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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 apply

0 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.

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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 1995

3 reports on Let BLANIK L-13 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Most reported parts

  1. control bridge1
  2. leg assy1
  3. skin panel1

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19251
19711
19722
19735
19743
19752
19761
19774
19782
19811
Unknown16

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
WA6
FL4
CO2
IN2
MT2
ND2
NE2
OR2
PA2
VA2

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.
See the registered Let BLANIK L-13 aircraft

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

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N101AS—Kendallville, INJan 22, 2024
N112SA1977Alliance, NEApr 20, 2004
N144201981Flagler Beach, FLMay 9, 2005
N161AS1977Defuniak Springs, FLJun 25, 1993
N1973C1973Osceola, WISep 28, 2006
N2414J—Concrete, WADec 16, 2021
N2426V—Spokane, WASep 5, 2023
N254BA1974East Wenatchee, WAFeb 9, 2024
N3280S1973Benton, TNMay 5, 2020
N46591971Camano Island, WAApr 14, 2014
N46RD—Huntersville, NCJul 8, 1993
N46RM—Howe, INJul 30, 2020
N480341975Anchorage, AKAug 14, 2020
N48039—Perry, MOAug 29, 2006
N480521975Pembina, NDNov 22, 2006
N480701974Moses Lake, WAOct 23, 2000
N52AS1977East Wenatchee, WAOct 23, 2001
N62881973Alamogordo, NMMay 13, 1998
N65141—Springfield, OROct 5, 2000
N688JA—Hood River, ORJul 9, 2022
N69AS—Edgewater, FLDec 2, 1996
N707321977Vestavia, ALMay 9, 2012
N70741—Bozeman, MTApr 17, 2019
N77AS1978Peyton, COMar 20, 1998
N805SB1976Gardner, KSJul 9, 2014

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