AD 2016-11-10

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Airworthiness Directives; BLANIK LIMITED Gliders

AD Number
2016-11-10
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2016-4231
FR Citation
81 FR 35581

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft LET Aeronautical Works Various Airworthiness Directives; BLANIK LIMITED Gliders
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; BLANIK LIMITED Gliders

Unsafe Condition

Insufficient material strength of the tail-fuselage attachment fitting, which could lead to detachment of the tail from the fuselage and consequent loss of control.

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Required Actions

Inspect the tail-fuselage attachment fitting, part number A 102 021 N, for insufficient material strength. If necessary, replace the fitting with a new one.

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Compliance Time

Within 60 days after November 27, 2000 (effective date retained from AD 2000-20-11).

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Affected Aircraft

BLANIK LIMITED Models L-13 Blanik and L-13 AC Blanik gliders, all serial numbers, certificated in any category.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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