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Atlas Air B747 diverted back to Leipzig after cracked windshield found
来源：shippingazette 编辑：编辑部 发布：2023/08/23 17:14:41
AN Atlas Air Boeing 747-400 returned to Leipzig, Germany, approximately 90 minutes after departure due to a cracked windshield, reports Quebec, Canada's Simple Flying.
The aircraft was en route to Tokyo when the flight crew noticed cracks in the windshield. The aircraft dumped the excess fuel before landing safely at Leipzig.
Diverting the aircraft as a result of a windshield crack is a standard operating procedure for airlines. The aircraft remained on the ground at LEJ for maintenance work. The aircraft departed again for the flight to NRT nearly 29 hours later.
Aircraft windows are double-paned for safety during flight. Windshields are manufactured to withstand high pressures, speed, and FOD impact during flight.
However, aircraft windshields can crack and break in flight. While the occurrence is rare, a crack must be addressed urgently to prevent greater damage.
If incidents like that are not handled in time, the safety of the aircraft and its occupants can be compromised. Most windshields have a self-sealing mechanism to maintain air pressure for a period of time despite cracks to allow pilots to descend to a lower altitude.
It is noteworthy that cracked windshields do not have to be reported to the regulatory authority, such as the FAA in the US. However, operators must follow safe procedures and perform in-time maintenance of the aircraft.
The aircraft was en route to Tokyo when the flight crew noticed cracks in the windshield. The aircraft dumped the excess fuel before landing safely at Leipzig.
Diverting the aircraft as a result of a windshield crack is a standard operating procedure for airlines. The aircraft remained on the ground at LEJ for maintenance work. The aircraft departed again for the flight to NRT nearly 29 hours later.
Aircraft windows are double-paned for safety during flight. Windshields are manufactured to withstand high pressures, speed, and FOD impact during flight.
However, aircraft windshields can crack and break in flight. While the occurrence is rare, a crack must be addressed urgently to prevent greater damage.
If incidents like that are not handled in time, the safety of the aircraft and its occupants can be compromised. Most windshields have a self-sealing mechanism to maintain air pressure for a period of time despite cracks to allow pilots to descend to a lower altitude.
It is noteworthy that cracked windshields do not have to be reported to the regulatory authority, such as the FAA in the US. However, operators must follow safe procedures and perform in-time maintenance of the aircraft.