SDR UPS99431012

Service difficulty report · Control · Boeing 747123

Difficulty date: November 2, 1999
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N676UP
Make and model: Boeing 747123
Aircraft serial: 20101
System (JASC): 3040 · Windshield/Door Rain/Ice Removal
Part: Control
Part number: 6171545
Condition: Failed
Location: Lt Windshield
Stage of operation: CL
Nature of condition: B
Precautionary procedure: O

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

What was found

INSPECTION TYPE:N/A, AFTER T/O CAPT'S WINDOW HEAT BEGAN TO EMIT WHITE SMOKE. TURNED HEAT OFF AND SMOKE STOPPED. REMOVED AND REPLACED WINDOW HEAT CONTROLLER AND SECURED CONNECTORS ON WINDOW CONTACTS, OPS CK NORMAL. (P/N 617154-5), (S/N 079C-188) OFF, (S/N 026C-1904) ON.