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AD 2020-16-05 85 FR 49235 Active

Federal Aviation Administration · 14 CFR part 39

Requires a one-time inspection of the rudder control cable attachment screws and hinge bolts, replacement of the cable attachment screws and hinge bolts if a crack is found, and reporting the inspection results to the manufacturer.

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FR document
2020-17650
Amendment
39-21189
Published
2020-08-13
Effective
2020-08-28
Models covered
1

Last live check: 2026-08-19

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2020-16-05

FR doc 2020-17650 · 85 FR 49235

AD 2020-16-05Published 2020-08-13Effective 2020-08-28

FAA rule - 14 CFR 39

FAA rule. Compliance with an applicable AD is required under 14 CFR 39.7. Check its effective date, applicability, compliance times and current status.

Requires a one-time inspection of the rudder control cable attachment screws and hinge bolts, replacement of the cable attachment screws and hinge bolts if a crack is found, and reporting the inspection results to the manufacturer.

Full official abstract

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Blanik Aircraft CZ s.r.o. Model L 23 Super-Blanik gliders. This AD requires a one-time inspection of the rudder control cable attachment screws and hinge bolts, replacement of the cable attachment screws and hinge bolts if a crack is found, and reporting the inspection results to the manufacturer. This AD was prompted by reports of cracked rudder cable attachment screws. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

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All LET L-13 / L-23 Blanik directives

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