Let BLANIK L-13
38 Let BLANIK L-13 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1925–1981. Most are registered in WA, FL and CO.
- Registered today
- 38
- Years built
- 1925–1981
- Seats
- 2
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Let BLANIK L-13 airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.
AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
Watch new ADs for the Let BLANIK L-13
One email when a new AD may apply to this model. Stop any time.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 79
- Destroyed
- 5
- Substantial damage
- 72
- Minor damage
- 2
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Let BLANIK L-13 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Let BLANIK L-13 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Oct 11, 2009Substantial damage · serious injuries · Llano, CAN948LC
- Oct 4, 2008Substantial damage · none injuries · Gardner, KSN48026
- Aug 9, 2008Substantial damage · minor injuries · Bend, ORN62345
- Jul 21, 2008Substantial damage · minor injuries · Arlington, WAN48029
- Apr 19, 2008Substantial damage · none injuries · Dansville, NYN90870
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19953 reports on Let BLANIK L-13 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- control bridge1
- leg assy1
- skin panel1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1925 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 1 | |
| 1972 | 2 | |
| 1973 | 5 | |
| 1974 | 3 | |
| 1975 | 2 | |
| 1976 | 1 | |
| 1977 | 4 | |
| 1978 | 2 | |
| 1981 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 16 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Let BLANIK L-13 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 79 NTSB events since 1982 involve Let BLANIK L-13 airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 3 service difficulty reports on Let BLANIK L-13 airframes since 1995. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.
- Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
- Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
- Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
- Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
- Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
Type data
FAA aircraft reference file- Aircraft type
- Glider
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruising speed
- 45 mph
BLANIK L-13 aircraft
Page 1 of 2| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N101AS | — | Kendallville, IN | Jan 22, 2024 |
| N112SA | 1977 | Alliance, NE | Apr 20, 2004 |
| N14420 | 1981 | Flagler Beach, FL | May 9, 2005 |
| N161AS | 1977 | Defuniak Springs, FL | Jun 25, 1993 |
| N1973C | 1973 | Osceola, WI | Sep 28, 2006 |
| N2414J | — | Concrete, WA | Dec 16, 2021 |
| N2426V | — | Spokane, WA | Sep 5, 2023 |
| N254BA | 1974 | East Wenatchee, WA | Feb 9, 2024 |
| N3280S | 1973 | Benton, TN | May 5, 2020 |
| N4659 | 1971 | Camano Island, WA | Apr 14, 2014 |
| N46RD | — | Huntersville, NC | Jul 8, 1993 |
| N46RM | — | Howe, IN | Jul 30, 2020 |
| N48034 | 1975 | Anchorage, AK | Aug 14, 2020 |
| N48039 | — | Perry, MO | Aug 29, 2006 |
| N48052 | 1975 | Pembina, ND | Nov 22, 2006 |
| N48070 | 1974 | Moses Lake, WA | Oct 23, 2000 |
| N52AS | 1977 | East Wenatchee, WA | Oct 23, 2001 |
| N6288 | 1973 | Alamogordo, NM | May 13, 1998 |
| N65141 | — | Springfield, OR | Oct 5, 2000 |
| N688JA | — | Hood River, OR | Jul 9, 2022 |
| N69AS | — | Edgewater, FL | Dec 2, 1996 |
| N70732 | 1977 | Vestavia, AL | May 9, 2012 |
| N70741 | — | Bozeman, MT | Apr 17, 2019 |
| N77AS | 1978 | Peyton, CO | Mar 20, 1998 |
| N805SB | 1976 | Gardner, KS | Jul 9, 2014 |