airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2020-07-27 · Effective 2020-08-11 · 85 FR 45059
Document
Document number
2020-16120
Federal Register citation
85 FR 45059
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
PZL Swidnik S.A.
Publication date
2020-07-27
Effective date
2020-08-11
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2018-0753
Abstract
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.