AD 78-23-14 R1

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives: LET BLANIK Model L-13 Gliders

AD Number
78-23-14 R1
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft BLANIK LIMITED Blanik L-13 Airworthiness Directives: LET BLANIK Model L-13 Gliders
aircraft BLANIK LIMITED Blanik L-13 AC Airworthiness Directives: LET BLANIK Model L-13 Gliders

Unsafe Condition

Tow release malfunction due to structural cracks at the attach point of the tow release system countershaft bracket.

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Required Actions

Inspect the No. 1 bulkhead for cracks at the attach points of the tow release system countershaft brackets within 10 hours time in service after the effective date. If cracks are found, repair and reinforce the bulkhead per specified procedures before further flight. If no cracks are found, reinspect within 100 hours time in service.

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Compliance Time

within the next 10 hours time in-service after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

BLANIK LIMITED Model L-13 gliders, Serial Numbers 170101 through 174730

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Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain

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