Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations — Amendment
- Published
- Effective
- Deadline
- Replaces
- 2017-0058
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What to do
Operators must replace components before exceeding their life limits and perform all maintenance tasks within specified intervals as per the updated Instructions for Continued Airworthiness. They must revise their approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme within 12 months of the effective date to incorporate the new limitations and tasks. Any discrepancies found during maintenance must be corrected within the specified compliance times or before the next flight if no time is given.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0271 is an amendment concerning the PZL W-3AS model helicopters. It updates the airworthiness limitations by introducing new and more restrictive maintenance tasks and life limits as specified in the latest Instructions for Continued Airworthiness. This directive ensures continued compliance with mandatory maintenance requirements for these helicopters.
What changed
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0271 supersedes the previous AD 2017-0058 and introduces updated maintenance tasks and life limits as published in the latest revision of the PZL W-3AS Instructions for Continued Airworthiness. The amendment includes new tasks and reduced thresholds or intervals for existing tasks, making the maintenance requirements more restrictive.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for operators and maintenance organizations to ensure the continued airworthiness and safety of PZL W-3AS helicopters. Failure to comply with the updated maintenance tasks and life limits could lead to unsafe conditions. Compliance teams must update their maintenance programs to reflect these changes to avoid regulatory violations and maintain operational approval.
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