AD 2020-15-06

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; PZL Swidnik S.A. Helicopters

AD Number
2020-15-06
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2018-0753
FR Citation
85 FR 45059

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft PZL Swidnik S.A. Airworthiness Directives; PZL Swidnik S.A. Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Cracks on the Main XMSN case housing, which could lead to structural failure and loss of load carrying capabilities of the Main XSMN, possibly resulting in loss of helicopter control.

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Required Actions

Visually inspect the Main XMSN case for a crack, a surface scratch, any paint coat chipping, and any oil leak within 5 hours time-in-service (TIS), and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 25 hours TIS. Remove the Main XMSN from service before further flight if any of those conditions exist.

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Compliance Time

Within 5 hours time-in-service (TIS), and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 25 hours TIS.

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Affected Aircraft

PZL Model PZL W-3A helicopters serial number up to and including 3X.10.12 with Main XMSN case part number (P/N) 64.21.0105 or P/N 64.22.0161 installed on WR-3 Main XMSN P/N 64.21.3000 or P/N 64.21.4000.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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