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AD FAA-2018-0753

Airworthiness Directives; PZL Swidnik S.A. Helicopters

Summary

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain PZL Swidnik S.A. (PZL) Model W-3A helicopters. This AD requires repetitive inspections of the main transmission (Main XSMN) case for a crack, and depending on the inspection outcome, removing the WR-3 Main XSMN from service before further flight. This AD was prompted by a report of cracks in a Main XSMN case. The actions of this AD are intended to address an unsafe condition on these products.

Directive Details

AD Number

FAA-2018-0753

Document Number

2020-16120

Type

Rule

Publication Date

July 27, 2020

Effective Date

August 11, 2020

Affected Manufacturer

PZL Swidnik S.A.

Criticality

routine

Emergency

Docket ID

Docket No. FAA-2018-0753

Topics

Air transportationAircraftAviation safetyIncorporation by referenceSafety

Official Documents

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