# SDR WWMA9800032

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 16, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N338SB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N338SB), registered now
- Make and model: Saab 340B
- Registry model: [Saab 340B](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-340b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 340B338
- System (JASC): [5610 · Flight Compartment Windows](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5610)
- Part: Windshield
- Part number: 7256100501
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Lt Cockpit
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WWMA9800032

## Discrepancy

CREW REPORTED SMELL OF HOT METAL OR INSULATION BURNING IN THE COCKPIT.  MAINTENANCE FOUND THE LEFT FRONT COCKPIT WINDSHIELD HEATING ELEMENTS BURNED OUT.  REPLACED WINDSHIELD.

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