# SDR SWIA2026072076659

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 20, 2026
- Submitted: July 22, 2026
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N248LR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N248LR), registered now
- Make and model: Cndair CL6002D24
- Aircraft serial: 15274
- Aircraft time: 24,868 hours, 19,098 cycles
- System (JASC): [5610 · Flight Compartment Windows](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5610)
- Part: Windshield
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Zone 200
- Stage of operation: NR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA2026072076659

## Discrepancy

CAPT WINDSHIELD CRACK INFLIGHT. WINDOW STARTED ARCHING FROM THE CAPT SIDE UPPER WINDOW HEATER. THE AIRCRAFT WAS EXPERIENCING ELMO€™S FIRE DUE TO STORMS IN THE AREA AT THE SAME TIME. THE CREW USED A FLASHLIGHT AND OBSERVED A CRACK FROM TOP CENTER TO ALMOST THE BOTTOM. THE AREA AROUND THE UPPER HEATER IS ALSO CRACKED.QRH PROCEDURES WERE FOLLOWED INCLUDING A LOWER ALTITUDE AND MANUAL PRESSURE CHANGE. AIRCRAFT LANDED AT THE DESTINATION AIRPORT WITH NO FURTHER PROBLEMS.   (FLIGHT 5009) OPEN

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