BLANIK LIMITED Airworthiness Directives

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2020-16-05

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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...

Effective: Aug 28, 2020 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Blanik Aircraft CZ s.r.o.

Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

2016-11-13

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Airworthiness Directives; BLANIK LIMITED Gliders

Unsafe Condition: Lack of distinct color marking of the elevator drive, which could lead to improper installation and significant elevator deflection changes, potentially resulting in loss of control.

Effective: Jul 14, 2016 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 3 calendar months after the applicable effective date (November 8, 1999, for Model L-13 Bl...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; BLANIK LIMITED Gliders

Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

2016-11-10

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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.

Effective: Jul 8, 2016 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 60 days after November 27, 2000 (effective date retained from AD 2000-20-11).

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; BLANIK LIMITED Gliders

2011-02-08

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

Unsafe Condition: Cracks were reported on the rear horizontal stabilizer bracket of two L 23 SUPER-BLANIK sailplanes. This condition, if not corrected, could result in no longer retaining the horizontal stabilizer i...

Effective: Feb 14, 2011 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight after the effective date of this AD.

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

2010-18-05

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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

Unsafe Condition: The main spar of the right wing failed near the root due to positive load, leading to wing detachment and loss of control. Preliminary investigation suggests the fracture may have been due to fatigue.

Effective: Aug 30, 2010 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Aircraft Industries a.s. (Type Certificate G24EU Previously Held by LETECK Z VODY a.s. and LET Aeronautical Works) Model L-13 Blanik Gliders

2010-15-05

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

Unsafe Condition: Cracks on the stabilizer elevator inner hinges of seven L 23 SUPERBLANÍK sailplanes have been detected during an inspection. This condition, if not corrected, could result in no longer retaining th...

Effective: Aug 30, 2010 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight as of April 6, 2010 (the effective date of AD 2010-08-01).

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

Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

2010-14-15

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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

Unsafe Condition: The main spar of the right wing failed near the root due to positive load, leading to the right wing detaching from the aircraft and pilots losing control. The preliminary investigation suggests th...

Effective: Jul 19, 2010 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: 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

2010-08-01

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

Unsafe Condition: Cracks on the stabilizer elevator inner hinges of seven L 23 SUPERBLANÍK sailplanes have been detected during an inspection. This condition, if not corrected, could result in no longer retaining th...

Effective: Apr 26, 2010 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

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

Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

2008-26-12

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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

Unsafe Condition: Cracks in zones where the front and aft control levers attach the connecting rod designated as 'control bridge' on the relevant Illustrated Parts Catalogues (IPC). If left uncorrected, cracks could...

Effective: Jan 28, 2009 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 3 months after January 28, 2009, and repetitively thereafter at intervals not to exceed 12...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Aircraft Industries a.s. (Type Certificate G60EU previously held by LETECK Z VODY a.s. and LET Aeronautical Works) Model L 23 Super Blanik Sailplane

2007-25-01

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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

Unsafe Condition: Cracks on L-13 Blanik sailplanes in zones where the forward and aft control sticks are attached to the connecting rod, designated as 'control bridge'. If left uncorrected, cracks could propagate an...

Effective: Jan 7, 2008 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 3 months after January 7, 2008, and repetitively thereafter at intervals not to exceed 12 ...

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

2005-08-14

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

Unsafe Condition: Cracks in the attachment of control levers on the control bridge (Drawing No. A71 210N), which could result in failure of the control bridge for the sailplane.

Effective: Jun 6, 2005 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within the next 25 hours time-in-service (TIS) after June 6, 2005 (the effective date of this AD)...

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

2004-25-17 Recurring

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

Unsafe Condition: Failure of the elevator rocker lever (part number A 730 201 N) caused by cracks resulting from a defect in prior manufacturing procedures.

Effective: Jan 28, 2005 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 25 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date of this AD.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; LETECKE ZAVODY Model L 23 SUPER--BLANIK Sailplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

2000-20-11

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

Unsafe Condition: The tail-fuselage hinge may fail due to damage or inadequate material characteristics, potentially resulting in loss of controlled flight.

Effective: Nov 27, 2000 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 60 days after November 27, 2000, for the initial inspection. Before further flight after t...

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

Unsafe Condition: Elevator drive bellcrank inadvertently installed backwards, resulting in incorrect rigging of the elevator flight control with potential reduced or loss of control of the sailplane.

Effective: Nov 8, 1999 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight.

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

Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

99-14-02

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Airworthiness Directives; LET Aeronautical Works Model L33 SOLO Sailplanes

Unsafe Condition: Structural failure of the wing attachments caused by the current design configuration, which could result in the wing separating from the sailplane with consequent loss of control.

Effective: Aug 17, 1999 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within the next 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date or upon accumulating 1,500 hou...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; LET Aeronautical Works Model L33 SOLO Sailplanes

78-23-14 R1

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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.

Effective: Aug 17, 1984 Category: aircraft Compliance: within the next 10 hours time in-service after the effective date of this AD

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives: LET BLANIK Model L-13 Gliders

80-16-03

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Airworthiness Directive; LET BLANIK Model L 13 Gliders

Unsafe Condition: Failure of the horizontal stabilizer outer end ribs due to cracks in the radii, potentially caused by failure to protect critical parts during ground transportation or assembly/disassembly.

Effective: Aug 11, 1980 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within the next 10 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD

Why matched: Airworthiness Directive; LET BLANIK Model L 13 Gliders

77-15-05

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Airworthiness Directives; LET N.P. Blanik 13 Gliders

Unsafe Condition: Structural failure of the fin top rib and central stiffener due to cracks.

Effective: Aug 4, 1977 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within the next 10 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already acco...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; LET N.P. Blanik 13 Gliders

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