AD 2020-16-05

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

AD Number
2020-16-05
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2020-0714
FR Citation
85 FR 49235

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Blanik Various Airworthiness Directives; Blanik Aircraft CZ s.r.o.

Unsafe Condition

During a standard maintenance procedure on an L 23 Super-Blanik sailplane, a crack was detected on a rudder control cable attachment screw. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to rudder control failure, possibly resulting in loss of directional control of the sailplane.

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Required Actions

Inspect the rudder control cable attachment screws and hinge bolts, and replace the cable attachment screws and hinge bolts if a crack is found, as specified in the service information.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Blanik Aircraft CZ s.r.o. Model L 23 Super-Blanik gliders

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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