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Old 12-27-2009, 04:41 AM
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The Limitations section spells out what is tolerable for a cracked windshield. Keep in mind that these limitations vary from model to model and even inside the 200 model. I pulled this from an A200CT manual. It sounds like you need a ferry permit.

1-10B
CRACKED OR SHATTERED WINDSHIELD
The following limitations apply when continued flight is required with a cracked outer or inner ply of the windshield.

1. Continued flight with a cracked windshield is limited to 25 hours.
2. Windshields which have a shattered inner ply will have numerous cracks which will obstruct forward vision and may produce small particles or flakes of glass that can break free of the windshield and interfere with the crews vision. These windshields must be replaced prior to the next flight unless a special flight permit is obtained from the local Flight Standards District Office.
3. Crack(s) must not impair visibility.
4. Crack(s) must not interfere with the use of windshield wipers for flights requiring the use of wipers.
5. Windshield anti ice must be operational for flights into icing conditions.
6. The following placard must be installed in clear view of the pilot.
MAXIMUM AIRPLANE ALTITUDE IS LIMITED TO 25,000. CABIN DIFF. PRESSURE MUST BE MAINTAINED BETWEEN 2.0 AND 4.6 PSI DURING FLIGHT.
Windshields that have cracks in both the inner and outer plies must be replaced prior to the next flight unless a special flight permit is obtained from the local Flight Standards District Office.
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