Aircraft model

LET L-13 / L-23 Blanik

LET Aeronautical Works / Blanik Aircraft CZ

Airworthiness Directives
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Also known as: L-13 Blanik, L-23 Super Blanik, Super Blanik

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What Airworthiness Directives apply to the LET L-13 / L-23 Blanik

The FAA has published 14 Airworthiness Directives that name the LET L-13 / L-23 Blanik (LET Aeronautical Works / Blanik Aircraft CZ), the earliest in 1999 and the newest on 2020-08-13.

Newest

  1. AD 2020-16-05 Airworthiness Directives; Blanik Aircraft CZ s.r.o. 2020-08-13
  2. AD 2016-11-13 Airworthiness Directives; BLANIK LIMITED Gliders 2016-06-09
  3. AD 2016-11-10 Airworthiness Directives; BLANIK LIMITED Gliders 2016-06-03

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The ones owners meet again

  1. AD 2004-25-17 Airworthiness Directives; LETECKÉ ZÁVODY Model L 23 SUPER-BLANIK Sailplanes 2004-12-16 Repetitive inspection or action

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Airworthiness Directives

14 records · 2 superseded records nested above
ADAD 2020-16-05Blanik Aircraft CZ s.r.o.2020-08-28Active
AD

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.

Blanik Aircraft CZ s.r.o.

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

Airworthiness Directives; Blanik Aircraft CZ s.r.o.

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.

Source: Federal Register document 2020-17650, retrieved 2026-08-17 · checked against the live Federal Register record on 2026-10-02

ADAD 2016-11-13BLANIK LIMITED Gliders2016-07-14Active
AD

2016-11-13

FR doc 2016-12591 · 81 FR 37122

AD 2016-11-13Published 2016-06-09Effective 2016-07-14

Supersedes 99-19-33

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.

BLANIK LIMITED Gliders

Requires actions to address the unsafe condition on these products.

1 AD superseded by this one retired · earliest 1999-09-17
AD

99-19-33

FR doc 99-24089 · 64 FR 50440

AD 99-19-33Published 1999-09-17Effective 1999-11-08

Superseded by 2016-11-13 — see above

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.

LET Aeronautical Works Model L-13 ``Blanik'' Sailplanes

Requires painting (using a contrasting color, i.

Full official abstract

Airworthiness Directives; LET Aeronautical Works Model L-13 ``Blanik'' Sailplanes

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to all LET Aeronautical Works (LET) Model L-13 ``Blanik'' sailplanes. This AD requires painting (using a contrasting color, i.e., red paint) the left hand elevator drive mechanism in order to not have the elevator drive bellcrank inadvertently installed backwards. This AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for the Czech Republic. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent the elevator drive bellcrank from being installed backwards, which could result in an incorrect rigging of the elevator flight control with potential reduced or loss of control of the sailplane.

Source: Federal Register document 99-24089, retrieved 2026-08-17 · checked against the live Federal Register record on 2026-10-01

Full official abstract

Airworthiness Directives; BLANIK LIMITED Gliders

We are superseding airworthiness directive (AD) 99-19-33 for BLANIK LIMITED Models L-13 Blanik and L-13 AC Blanik gliders (type certificate previously held by LET Aeronautical Works). This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as lack of distinct color marking of the elevator drive. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products.

Source: Federal Register document 2016-12591, retrieved 2026-08-17 · checked against the live Federal Register record on 2026-10-02

ADAD 2016-11-10BLANIK LIMITED Gliders2016-07-08Active
AD

2016-11-10

FR doc 2016-12608 · 81 FR 35581

AD 2016-11-10Published 2016-06-03Effective 2016-07-08

Supersedes 2000-20-11

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.

BLANIK LIMITED Gliders

Requires actions to address the unsafe condition on these products.

1 AD superseded by this one retired · earliest 2000-10-13
AD

2000-20-11

FR doc 00-25548 · 65 FR 60845

AD 2000-20-11Published 2000-10-13Effective 2000-11-27

Superseded by 2016-11-10 — see above

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.

LET Aeronautical Works Model L-13 “Blanik” Sailplanes

Requires you to inspect the tail-fuselage hinge for strength requirements and damage, and also requires you to replace any hinge with damage or that does not meet strength requirements.

Full official abstract

Airworthiness Directives; LET Aeronautical Works Model L-13 “Blanik” Sailplanes

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to all LET Aeronautical Works (LET) Model L-13 "Blanik" sailplanes. This AD requires you to inspect the tail-fuselage hinge for strength requirements and damage, and also requires you to replace any hinge with damage or that does not meet strength requirements. This AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for the Czech Republic. The actions specified by this AD are intended to detect and correct any tail-fuselage hinge that is damaged or has inadequate material characteristics. Any tail-fuselage hinge with damage or inadequate material characteristics could fail and result in loss of controlled flight.

Source: Federal Register document 00-25548, retrieved 2026-08-17 · checked against the live Federal Register record on 2026-10-01

Full official abstract

Airworthiness Directives; BLANIK LIMITED Gliders

We are superseding airworthiness directive (AD) 2000-20-11 for BLANIK LIMITED Models L-13 Blanik and L-13 AC Blanik gliders (type certificate previously held by LET Aeronautical Works). This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as insufficient material strength of the tail-fuselage attachment fitting. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products.

Source: Federal Register document 2016-12608, retrieved 2026-08-17 · checked against the live Federal Register record on 2026-10-02

ADAD 2011-02-08Aircraft Industries a.s. Model L 23 Super Blanik Sailplanes2011-02-14Active
AD

2011-02-08

FR doc 2011-1137 · 76 FR 4226

AD 2011-02-08Published 2011-01-25Effective 2011-02-14

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.

Aircraft Industries a.s. Model L 23 Super Blanik Sailplanes

Prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product.

Full official abstract

Airworthiness Directives; Aircraft Industries a.s. Model L 23 Super Blanik Sailplanes

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:

Source: Federal Register document 2011-1137, retrieved 2026-08-17 · checked against the live Federal Register record on 2026-10-02

ADAD 2010-18-05Aircraft Industries a.s. (Type Certificate G24EU Previously Held by LETECKÉ ZÁVODY a.s. and LET Aeronautical Works) Model L-13 Blanik Gliders2010-08-30Active
AD

2010-18-05

FR doc 2010-20877 · 75 FR 52250

AD 2010-18-05Published 2010-08-25Effective 2010-08-30

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.

Aircraft Industries a.s. (Type Certificate G24EU Previously Held by LETECKÉ ZÁVODY a.s. and LET Aeronautical Works) Model L-13 Blanik Gliders

Prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product.

Full official abstract

Airworthiness Directives; Aircraft Industries a.s. (Type Certificate G24EU Previously Held by LETECKÉ ZÁVODY a.s. and LET Aeronautical Works) Model L-13 Blanik Gliders

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above that will supersede an existing AD. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:

Source: Federal Register document 2010-20877, retrieved 2026-08-17 · checked against the live Federal Register record on 2026-10-02

ADAD 2010-15-05Aircraft Industries a.s. Model L 23 Super Blanik Gliders2010-08-30Active
AD

2010-15-05

FR doc 2010-18022 · 75 FR 43395

AD 2010-15-05Published 2010-07-26Effective 2010-08-30

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.

Aircraft Industries a.s. Model L 23 Super Blanik Gliders

Prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product.

Full official abstract

Airworthiness Directives; Aircraft Industries a.s. Model L 23 Super Blanik Gliders

We are superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:

Source: Federal Register document 2010-18022, retrieved 2026-08-17 · checked against the live Federal Register record on 2026-10-02

ADAD 2010-14-15Aircraft Industries a.s. (Type Certificate G60EU Previously Held by LETECKÉ ZÁVODY a.s. and LET Aeronautical Works) Model L-13 Blanik Gliders2010-07-19Active
AD

2010-14-15

FR doc 2010-16382 · 75 FR 39795

AD 2010-14-15Published 2010-07-13Effective 2010-07-19

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.

Aircraft Industries a.s. (Type Certificate G60EU Previously Held by LETECKÉ ZÁVODY a.s. and LET Aeronautical Works) Model L-13 Blanik Gliders

Prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product.

Full official abstract

Airworthiness Directives; Aircraft Industries a.s. (Type Certificate G60EU Previously Held by LETECKÉ ZÁVODY a.s. and LET Aeronautical Works) Model L-13 Blanik Gliders

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:

Source: Federal Register document 2010-16382, retrieved 2026-08-17 · checked against the live Federal Register record on 2026-10-02

ADAD 2010-08-01Aircraft Industries a.s. Model L 23 Super Blanik Gliders2010-04-26Active
AD

2010-08-01

FR doc 2010-7591 · 75 FR 17295

AD 2010-08-01Published 2010-04-06Effective 2010-04-26

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.

Aircraft Industries a.s. Model L 23 Super Blanik Gliders

Prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product.

Full official abstract

Airworthiness Directives; Aircraft Industries a.s. Model L 23 Super Blanik Gliders

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:

Source: Federal Register document 2010-7591, retrieved 2026-08-17 · checked against the live Federal Register record on 2026-10-02

ADAD 2008-26-12Aircraft Industries a.s. (Type Certificate G60EU previously held by LETECKÉ ZÁVODY a.s. and LET Aeronautical Works) Model L 23 Super Blanik Sailplane2009-01-28Active
AD

2008-26-12

FR doc E8-30405 · 73 FR 78929

AD 2008-26-12Published 2008-12-24Effective 2009-01-28

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.

Aircraft Industries a.s. (Type Certificate G60EU previously held by LETECKÉ ZÁVODY a.s. and LET Aeronautical Works) Model L 23 Super Blanik Sailplane

Prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product.

Full official abstract

Airworthiness Directives; Aircraft Industries a.s. (Type Certificate G60EU previously held by LETECKÉ ZÁVODY a.s. and LET Aeronautical Works) Model L 23 Super Blanik Sailplane

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:

Source: Federal Register document E8-30405, retrieved 2026-08-17 · checked against the live Federal Register record on 2026-10-02

ADAD 2007-25-01Aircraft Industries, a.s. (Type Certificate No. G24EU Formerly Held by LETECKÉ ZÁVODY a.s. and LET Aeronautical Works) Model L-13 Blanik Gliders2008-01-07Active
AD

2007-25-01

FR doc E7-23222 · 72 FR 67841

AD 2007-25-01Published 2007-12-03Effective 2008-01-07

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.

Aircraft Industries, a.s. (Type Certificate No. G24EU Formerly Held by LETECKÉ ZÁVODY a.s. and LET Aeronautical Works) Model L-13 Blanik Gliders

Prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product.

Full official abstract

Airworthiness Directives; Aircraft Industries, a.s. (Type Certificate No. G24EU Formerly Held by LETECKÉ ZÁVODY a.s. and LET Aeronautical Works) Model L-13 Blanik Gliders

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:

Source: Federal Register document E7-23222, retrieved 2026-08-17 · checked against the live Federal Register record on 2026-10-02

ADAD 2005-08-14LET a.s. Model Blanik L-13 AC Sailplanes2005-06-06Active
AD

2005-08-14

FR doc 05-7990 · 70 FR 21134

AD 2005-08-14Published 2005-04-25Effective 2005-06-06

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.

LET a.s. Model Blanik L-13 AC Sailplanes

Requires you to replace the original control bridge with the new strengthened control column mounting bridge.

Full official abstract

Airworthiness Directives; LET a.s. Model Blanik L-13 AC Sailplanes

The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all LET a.s. (formerly LET n.p.) (LET) Model Blanik L-13 AC sailplanes. This AD requires you to replace the original control bridge with the new strengthened control column mounting bridge. This AD is the result of a report of one case of cracks in the attachment of control levers on the control bridge. We are issuing this AD to correct cracks in the bedding of the front and rear control levers, which could result in failure of the control bridge for the sailplane. This failure could lead to loss of sailplane control.

Source: Federal Register document 05-7990, retrieved 2026-08-17 · checked against the live Federal Register record on 2026-10-02

ADAD 2004-25-17LETECKÉ ZÁVODY Model L 23 SUPER-BLANIK Sailplanes2005-01-28Active
AD

2004-25-17

FR doc 04-27284 · 69 FR 75225

AD 2004-25-17Published 2004-12-16Effective 2005-01-28

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.

LETECKÉ ZÁVODY Model L 23 SUPER-BLANIK Sailplanes

Requires you to do a repetitive, non-destructive magnetic test (NDMT) inspection on the elevator rocker lever (part number A 730 201 N) for cracks.

Full official abstract

Airworthiness Directives; LETECKÉ ZÁVODY Model L 23 SUPER-BLANIK Sailplanes

The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain LETECK[Eacute] Z[Aacute]VODY Model L 23 SUPER--BLANIK sailplanes. This AD requires you to do a repetitive, non-destructive magnetic test (NDMT) inspection on the elevator rocker lever (part number A 730 201 N) for cracks. If cracks are found, this AD also requires you to return the part to the manufacturer. The manufacturer will send you a replacement part for installation. Installing the improved replacement part terminates the need for the repetitive inspections. This AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for the Czech Republic. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the elevator rocker lever caused by cracks that resulted from a defect in prior manufacturing procedures. Such failure could lead to loss of control of the sailplane.

Source: Federal Register document 04-27284, retrieved 2026-08-17 · checked against the live Federal Register record on 2026-10-02

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