# Airworthiness Directives; PZL Swidnik S.A. Helicopters
> **Rule** · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2012-07-17 · Effective 2012-08-01 · 77 FR 41897
## Document
- **Document number:** 2012-16939
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** PZL Swidnik S.A.
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule; request for comments.
- **Citation:** 77 FR 41897
- **Publication date:** 2012-07-17
- **Effective date:** 2012-08-01
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2012-0703
## Abstract

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the PZL Swidnik S.A. (PZL) Model PZL W-3A helicopter with a certain generator air outlet collector (collector) installed. This AD requires modifying the generator air outlet collector attachments (collector attachments). This AD is prompted by an incident where cyclic control stick movement was restricted due to rotation of a loose collector, resulting in locking of the longitudinal control system hydraulic actuator fork end. These actions are intended to prevent rotation of the collector, which could lead to restricted cyclic control stick movement, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/07/17/2012-16939/airworthiness-directives-pzl-swidnik-sa-helicopters)
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