# Proposed AD FAA-2005-20802: PZL-Swidnik S.A. Models PW-5 "Smyk" and PW-6U Gliders

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2005-19-17
- Products: PZL-Swidnik
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: April 27, 2005, 70 FR 21691
- Comments due: May 27, 2005
- Became: [AD 2005-19-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-19-17)
- Docket: FAA-2005-20802 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2005-20802, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2005-CE-18-AD
- FR document: 05-8406
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/c4/0e/c40e38313f25323821c98ff363e42aa8fbab319f45666554ddef43bb8fef8dd5 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-04-27/pdf/05-8406.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/04/27/05-8406/airworthiness-directives-pzl-swidnik-sa-models-pw-5-smyk-and-pw-6u-gliders
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/6136C61EC197E62A86256FF000597D4F.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2005-20802

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain PZL-Swidnik S.A. (PZL-Swidnik) Models PW-5 "Smyk" and PW- 6U gliders. This proposed AD would require you to inspect for the minimum dimension of the left side aileron, right side aileron, and airbrake push-rod ends for certain Model PW-5 "Smyk" gliders; inspect for the minimum dimension of the aileron, airbrake, and elevator control push-rod ends for certain Model PW-6U gliders; and replace any push-rod end that does not meet the minimum dimension. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for Poland. We are issuing this proposed AD to detect and replace any push-rod end that does not meet the minimum dimension, which could result in failure of the control system. This failure could lead to loss of control of the glider.

## Notices in this docket

- Apr 27, 2005: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 05-8406, comments due May 27, 2005 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/04/27/05-8406/airworthiness-directives-pzl-swidnik-sa-models-pw-5-smyk-and-pw-6u-gliders)

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