SDR TWAA9807402

Service difficulty report · Controller · Doug DC982

Difficulty date: May 10, 1998
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N957U
Make and model: Doug DC982
Aircraft serial: 49702
System (JASC): 3040 · Windshield/Door Rain/Ice Removal
Part: Controller
Part number: 6172
Condition: Worn
Location: Rt Windshield
Stage of operation: NR
Nature of condition: B
Precautionary procedure: A, H

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

SFO - FLT 422 - AFTER DEPARTURE FROM SJC, SMOKE APPEARED AT FWD EDGE OF GLARESHIELD BY CENTER WINDSHIELD. TURNED OFF WINDSHIELD HEAT AND SMOKE STOPPED. MAKE UNSCHEDULED LANDING AT SFO. CHECKED WINDSHIELD SENSORS AND TERMINALS, AND REPLACED WINDSHIELD HEAT CONTROLLER. CHECK-C 12-22-97 MCI. (M)

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