Cockpit Window Heat - Bird Strike Risk
I know this has been discussed to some extent before, but can you tell me what your aircraft says in the MEL, QRH or other source regarding restrictions when the window heat is inoperative prior to departure or when it fails inflight?
On the A320, the failure requires nothing more than an ECAM caution for crew awareness and no speed restrictions apply. Yet, many (if not most) believe that speed should be limited to prevent failure of the window if a birdstrike should occur. Why then, do Airbus not say so?? I'd be interested to see what other manufacturers say....
Thanks!
APE