# SDR SWIA20230530029

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 29, 2023
- Submitted: May 30, 2023
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N548CA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N548CA), registered now
- Make and model: Cndair CL6002D24
- Aircraft serial: 15159
- Aircraft time: 36,215 hours, 24,443 cycles
- System (JASC): [3040 · Windshield/Door Rain/Ice Removal](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3040)
- Part: Unknown
- Condition: Fire
- Location: Unknown
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: A
- Precautionary procedure: F
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA20230530029

## Discrepancy

LEFT WINDSHIELD STARTED SPARKING AND CAUGHT FIRE ON THE ELECTRICAL ELEMENT MID FLIGHT. WE TURNED OFF WINDSHIELD HEAT AND CONTAINED THE FIRE. (FLT 4113 FILED OPEN)THIS IS CURRENTLY A WORK IN PROGRESS

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