# SDR SIMA2641

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 20, 2000
- Submitted: November 15, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N135MQ
- Make and model: Aerosp ATR 42-300
- Registry model: [Aerosp ATR 42-300](https://openairdocs.org/model/aerospatiale-aeritalia-atr-42-300) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 135
- Aircraft time: 23,451 hours, 29,991 cycles
- System (JASC): [3040 · Windshield/Door Rain/Ice Removal](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3040)
- Part: Windshield
- Part number: NP1588622
- Part serial: 95111H6729
- Condition: Burned
- Location: Cockpit
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA2641

## Discrepancy

ORD - FLT 4373 - CREW REPORTED A PLASTIC BURNING SMELL IN-FLIGHT.  FLIGHT ATTENDANT REPORTED SMELL WAS NOT EVIDENT IN CARGO OR CABIN AREA.  THE SMELL WAS NOTICED WITH LEVEL 2 ICE PROTECTION TURNED ON.  MAINTENANCE FOUND A BURNED TERMINAL ON FIRST OFFICER'S SIDE WINDSHIELD.  WINDSHIELD REMOVED AND REPLACED.  OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD.  AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.  (X)

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