AD 83-21-01

Airworthiness directive · Engine/Propeller Combination Inspection/Modification · Wytwornia Sprzetu Komunikacyjnego PZL-3S

Effective
October 26, 1983
Model
PZL-3S
Data sheet
TCDSE18EU
Registered aircraft
5 matched by model
Product
Engine
Amendment
39-4743

Unofficial copy of the text in the FAA’s Dynamic Regulatory System. The FAA’s own copy is the authoritative one. DRS record last changed May 30, 2024.

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83-21-01 WYTWORNIA SPRZETU KOMUNIKACYJNEGO "PZL-RZESZOW": Amendment 39- 4743. Applies to PZL-3S engine. Compliance is required as indicated unless already accomplished. To preclude the possibility of in-flight propeller loss, accomplish the following: (a) Operation of any of the following engine propeller combinations is prohibited: (1) WSK "PZL-RZESZOW" PZL-3S engine with Dowty Rotol CR 289/3-110-F/1 propeller. (2) WSK "PZL-RZESZOW" PZL-3S engine with Dowty Rotol CR 289/3-110-F/11 propeller. (3) WSK "PZL-RZESZOW" PZL-3S engine with Dowty Rotol CR 289/3-110-F/12 propeller. (b) Engines which have had service in any of the engine/propeller combinations listed in (a) must be inspected for wear prior to further operation with any other propellers. This inspection must include a visual inspection of the disassembled rear crankshaft, rear counterweight, rear counterweight pins, front crankshaft, crankshaft nut and propeller shaft. (c) If, during inspections required in (b), any signs of unusual wear or damage are detected, remove the engine from service, inspect for secondary damage, and repair as necessary prior to return to service. (d) Alternate inspections, modifications or other actions which provide an equivalent level of safety may be used if approved by the Manager, Aircraft Certification Division, New England Region, Federal Aviation Administration, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts. (e) This AD supersedes AD 82-23-04 Amendment 39-4489 and emergency AD 83-15-06. This amendment becomes effective October 26, 1983.

Affected TCDS · 1

The type certificate data sheets for the models this AD names, matched by model and maker.

Registered aircraft · 5

Registered aircraft whose airframe or engine model this AD names. Matched by model only, so check each against the AD’s applicability.

By aircraft maker
  • Wsk-Pzl-Mielec4 aircraft
  • Aero Commander1 aircraft
By year built
19701973
Registered aircraft by year built: 2 aircraft
19701
19731

3 with no year recorded

By model

Aircraft