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2026-02-02 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; PZL-Swidnik S.A. Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: The detection of corrosion on the main rotor blade (MRB) attachment bolts, which could lead to cracks and failure of one or more of the MRB attachment bolts and result in loss of an MRB and consequ...

Effective: Feb 6, 2026 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; PZL-Swidnik S.A. Helicopters

Technical illustration of a helicopter rotor hub assembly
Problem area Rotor system

2023-11-07

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Airworthiness Directives; Various Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: unsafe condition on these products.

Effective: Jun 22, 2023 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Various Helicopters

2022-01-03

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Airworthiness Directives; Umlaut Engineering GmbH (Previously P3 Engineering GmbH) HAFEX (Halon-Free) Hand-Held Fire Extinguishers

Unsafe Condition: The spindle geometries of the fire extinguishers were found to be out of tolerance, which could cause a non-detectable seizure of the spindle that could cause the fire extinguisher to be inoperative.

Effective: Mar 7, 2022 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Umlaut Engineering GmbH (Previously P3 Engineering GmbH) HAFEX (Halon-Free) Hand-Held Fire Extinguishers

2021-22-07 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; Umlaut Engineering GmbH (Previously P3 Engineering GmbH) HAFEX (Halon-Free) Hand-Held Fire Extinguishers

Unsafe Condition: Prolonged exposure to high temperature conditions can dislodge the spindle in the fire extinguisher head, subsequently making the fire extinguisher inoperative.

Effective: Nov 18, 2021 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Umlaut Engineering GmbH (Previously P3 Engineering GmbH) HAFEX (Halon-Free) Hand-Held Fire Extinguishers

2021-18-12 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; PZL Swidnik S.A. Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: fractured bracket bolts

Effective: Oct 12, 2021 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; PZL Swidnik S.A. Helicopters

2021-18-15

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Airworthiness Directives; PZL Swidnik S.A. Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: displaced teeth were detected on the moveable assemblies of a main rotor (MR) blade droop stop, which could result in erroneous operation of MR blade droop stop teeth during engine start-up or shut...

Effective: Oct 12, 2021 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; PZL Swidnik S.A. Helicopters

Technical illustration of a helicopter rotor hub assembly
Problem area Rotor system

2021-17-13

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Airworthiness Directives; PZL Swidnik S.A. Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: Damage to the wheel braking system pneumatic line fitting installed on the left-hand (LH) main landing gear (MLG) leg, which could result in loss of MLG wheel braking capability and subsequent loss...

Effective: Sep 7, 2021 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; PZL Swidnik S.A. Helicopters

Technical illustration of an aircraft landing gear and wheel assembly
Problem area Landing gear

2021-16-20

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Airworthiness Directives; PZL Swidnik S.A. Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: A bolt part number (P/N) 3003A-6-16-3 was found broken on fairing P/N 30.23.015.00.03 installed on vibration absorber P/N 30.23.000.00.04. This condition, if not corrected, could lead to detachment...

Effective: Aug 26, 2021 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 300 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; PZL Swidnik S.A. Helicopters

2021-08-16 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; PZL Swidnik S.A. Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: occurrences were reported of cables found worn out; the damage consisted of reduction of the cable diameter near the swaged terminal. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to re...

Effective: May 11, 2021 Category: aircraft Compliance: within 25 hours time-in-service accumulated by the hoist (hoist hours) after the effective date o...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; PZL Swidnik S.A. Helicopters

2020-15-06 Recurring

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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.

Effective: Aug 11, 2020 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 5 hours time-in-service (TIS), and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 25 hours TIS.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; PZL Swidnik S.A. Helicopters

2020-15-11 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; PZL Swidnik S.A. Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: Corrosion was found on the main rotor vibration absorber star during routine maintenance, which could lead to structural failure of the vibration absorber star, possibly resulting in damage to the ...

Effective: Aug 11, 2020 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 300 hours time-in-service (TIS) or 12 months, whichever occurs first

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; PZL Swidnik S.A. Helicopters

Technical illustration of a helicopter rotor hub assembly
Problem area Rotor system

2020-16-03

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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...

Effective: Aug 10, 2020 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; PZL Swidnik S.A. Helicopters

2020-07-22

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Airworthiness Directives; PZL Swidnik S.A. Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: occurrences of improperly locked bolts, which secure the input quill cover and graphite seal assembly of the WR-3 MGB, could lead to disconnection of the engines to the MGB mechanical link, possibl...

Effective: May 5, 2020 Category: engine Compliance: Within 25 hours time-in-service

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; PZL Swidnik S.A. Helicopters

2020-07-15

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Airworthiness Directives; PZL Świdnik S.A. Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: cracking in a nose landing gear (NLG) bellcrank assembly, part number (P/N) 30.42.010.01.00, due to reduced wall thickness, which resulted from a manufacturing deficiency.

Effective: Apr 29, 2020 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; PZL Swidnik S.A. Helicopters

Technical illustration of an aircraft landing gear and wheel assembly
Problem area Landing gear

2012-13-10

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Airworthiness Directives; PZL Swidnik S.A. Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: Rotation of the generator air outlet collector, which could lead to restricted cyclic control stick movement and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

Effective: Aug 1, 2012 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 100 hours time-in-service.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; PZL Swidnik S.A. Helicopters

Technical illustration of an aircraft electrical generator and wiring assembly
Problem area Electrical system

2008-16-17

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Airworthiness Directives; PZL Swidnik S. A. Model W-3A Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: Leakage was found in the pipe 37.59.006.00.00 installed in the pressure line of hydraulic system 2, in the part between the hydraulic block and the ground hydraulic unit panel. This condition, if n...

Effective: Sep 2, 2008 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within the next 10 hours time-in-service (TIS) or 3 months, whichever occurs first.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; PZL Swidnik S. A. Model W-3A Helicopters

2005-19-17

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Airworthiness Directives; PZL-Swidnik S.A. Models PW-5 “Smyk” and PW-6U Gliders

Unsafe Condition: Failure of the control system due to push-rod ends that do not meet the minimum dimension, which could lead to loss of control of the glider.

Effective: Oct 31, 2005 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; PZL-Swidnik S.A. Models PW-5 ``Smyk" and PW-6U Gliders