Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-21187 · Horizontal stabilizer structure
PZL Swidnik S.A. Helicopters
This AD applies to PZL Swidnik S.A. Model PZL W-3A helicopters, certificated in any category, with a horizontal stabilizer part number 30.13.600.00.04 with a serial number 06.001 and subsequent installed.
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for PZL Swidnik S.A. (PZL) Model PZL W-3A helicopters. This AD requires establishing a life limit for certain horizontal stabilizers and removing from service any affected horizontal stabilizer in accordance with that life limit. This AD was prompted by the discovery of an error in the Airworthiness Limitations for PZL Model PZL W-3A helicopters. The actions of this AD are intended to address an unsafe condition on these products.
You are responsible for performing each action required by this AD within the specified compliance time unless it has already been accomplished prior to that time.
Before further flight, remove from service any horizontal stabilizer that has reached 15 or more years since date of manufacture. Thereafter, remove from service any horizontal stabilizer before reaching 15 years since date of manufacture.
