Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-21696 · Landing gear/wheel fairing
PZL Swidnik S.A. Helicopters
This AD applies to PZL Swidnik S.A. Model PZL W-3A helicopters, certificated in any category, with a rescue hoist installed.
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain PZL Swidnik S.A. Model PZL W-3A helicopters. This AD was prompted by a report of a damaged wheel braking system pneumatic line fitting installed on the left-hand (LH) main landing gear (MLG) leg. This AD requires modifying the LH MLG leg. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
(1) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, modify the LH MLG leg by installing shield assembly part number (P/N) 37.96.204.00.00.
Note 1 to paragraph (g)(1): A sketch of the installation of shield P/N 37.96.204.01.00 and clamps P/N MS21920-35, which together constitute shield assembly P/N 37.96.204.00.00, is available in Attachment 1, of WYTWÓRNIA SPRZĘTU KOMUNIKACYJNEGO “PZL-Świdnik” Spółka Akcyjna Mandatory Bulletin No. BO-37-18-301, dated December 10, 2018.
(2) As of the effective date of this AD, do not install a rescue hoist unless the action required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD has been accomplished concurrently with the rescue hoist installation or within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
