AD 2020-16-03

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Airworthiness Directives; PZL Swidnik S.A. Helicopters

AD Number
2020-16-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2020-0705
FR Citation
85 FR 44686

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

An error in the Airworthiness Limitations for PZL Model PZL W-3A helicopters, which incorrectly stated the life limit for horizontal stabilizer part number (P/N) 30.13.600.00.04 up to serial number 06.001, when it should have been for serial number 06.001 and subsequent.

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Required Actions

Before further flight, remove from service any horizontal stabilizer that has reached 15 or more years since the date of manufacture. Thereafter, remove from service any horizontal stabilizer before reaching 15 years since the date of manufacture.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

PZL Model PZL W-3A helicopters with horizontal stabilizer part number (P/N) 30.13.600.00.04 serial number 06.001 and subsequent.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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