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A320 captain reports an ECAM for rh window heat inoperative during initial climb. Upon inspection the right rear window is found to have a severe crack. After consultation with maintenance control the flight returns for an overweight landing.
| Attributes | |
| ACN | 974777 |
| Time | |
| Date | 201110 |
| Local Time Of Day | 1201-1800 |
| Place | |
| Locale Reference | ZZZ.ARTCC |
| State Reference | US |
| Aircraft 1 | |
| Make Model Name | A320 |
| Operating Under FAR Part | Part 121 |
| Flight Phase | Climb |
| Flight Plan | IFR |
| Component | |
| Aircraft Component | Cockpit Window |
| Person 1 | |
| Function | Captain Pilot Not Flying |
| Qualification | Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP) |
| Experience | Flight Crew Last 90 Days 210 Flight Crew Total 15000 Flight Crew Type 4000 |
| Events | |
| Anomaly | Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical |
Narrative:
During climbout; we received ECAM; rh window heat inoperative. Upon inspection; we noticed that the first officer right rear window had a severe crack that was progressing. Aircraft was leveled off at 13;000 to prevent any possible pressurization problems. Upon consultation with dispatch and maintenance; the decision was made to return and execute an overweight landing. Landing made per flt manual guidance. Less than 100 FPM descent at touchdown. Weight approximately 153;000 pounds. No other issues. Captain authority exercised to allow overweight landing.
Original NASA ASRS Text
Title: A320 Captain reports an ECAM for RH Window Heat INOP during initial climb. Upon inspection the right rear window is found to have a severe crack. After consultation with Maintenance Control the flight returns for an overweight landing.
Narrative: During climbout; we received ECAM; RH Window Heat INOP. Upon inspection; we noticed that the First Officer Right rear window had a severe crack that was progressing. Aircraft was leveled off at 13;000 to prevent any possible pressurization problems. Upon consultation with Dispatch and Maintenance; the decision was made to return and execute an overweight landing. Landing made per Flt manual guidance. Less than 100 FPM descent at touchdown. Weight approximately 153;000 pounds. No other issues. Captain Authority exercised to allow overweight landing.
Data retrieved from NASA's ASRS site as of April 2012 and automatically converted to unabbreviated mixed upper/lowercase text. This report is for informational purposes with no guarantee of accuracy. See NASA's ASRS site for official report.