A319
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe
Aircraft Aircraft Damaged; Flight Crew Took Evasive Action; General Maintenance Action
Aircraft
Enroute at FL340 we heard a loud bang and the First Officer's front windscreen outer layer shattered (spidered). We donned O2 masks and determined that it was just outer layer while descending to FL240. ECAM right window heat indicated a short. I [advised ATC]; descended to 11k; and received direct clearance to [destination] without further incident. We landed with no delamination and taxied to the gate. Suspect right window heat short.
A319 Captain reported descending to a lower altitude after the First Officer's windshield outer pane shattered at FL340. Flight continued safely to destination.