# N41BW: Let L-23 SUPER BLANIK

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Let L-23 SUPER BLANIK](https://openairdocs.org/model/let-l-23-super-blanik) (registry code 1360308, 2 seats)
- Engine: [NONE](https://openairdocs.org/engine/none) (registry code 00000)
- Data sheets: [TCDS G60EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G60EU) (Blanik Aircraft CZ s.r.o.) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 917921
- Type: Glider
- Engine type: None
- Airworthiness: Standard, utility
- Airworthiness date: May 23, 1994
- Certificate issued: August 18, 2020
- Expires: August 31, 2027
- Mode S code: A4D1F5
- Registered owner: [Central Ms Soaring Society LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CENTRAL%20MS%20SOARING%20SOCIETY%20LLC)
- Location: [Brandon, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Brandon)
- Owner type: LLC
- Owner's area on the map: 32.4517° N, 89.9508° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 39047, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=41BW
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N41BW

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 5 in force

### Matched by airframe (Let L-23 SUPER BLANIK)

- [AD 2020-16-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-16-05): Rudder Control System · Blanik Aircraft CZ s.r.o. L 23 Super - Blanik. Effective Aug 28, 2020
- [AD 2011-02-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-02-08): Stabilizers. · BLANIK L 23 Super - Blanik. Effective Feb 14, 2011
- [AD 2010-15-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-15-05): Stabilizers · BLANIK L 23 Super - Blanik. Effective Aug 30, 2010
- [AD 2008-26-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-26-12): Control bridge · BLANIK L 23 Super - Blanik. Effective Jan 28, 2009
- [AD 2004-25-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-25-17): Elevator rocker lever (part number A 730 201 N) · BLANIK L 23 Super - Blanik. Effective Jan 28, 2005

### Matched by engine (NONE)

None in force.

### Historical (superseded or no longer in force)

- [AD 2010-08-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-08-01) (historical): Stabilizers · Aircraft Industries a.s. L 23 Super - Blanik. Effective Apr 26, 2010

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB MIA03LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA022), Nov 29, 2002: Let L-23 (N41BW), Groveland, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to extend the dive brakes during approach and his excessive airspeed and improper landing flare which resulted in the airplane nosing down and impacting with the runway.

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Incident 20150815015179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150815015179I), Aug 15, 2015: Let L-23 SUPER BLANIK (N41BW), Brandon, MS, Minor damage. Instructional flight. Student in front seat. Instructor had controls for landing. After clearing object on the end of runway (parked glider) the aircraft was…
- [Accident 20021130036229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20021130036229A), Nov 30, 2002: Let L23 (N41BW), Groveland, FL, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot was attempting to land long on the runway to facilitate parking the glider. Pilot indicated that he deployed the dive brakes on base leg and then…

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (2)

Approved for this aircraft's airframe or engine model, in force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do.

### Approved for the airframe (Let L-23 SUPER BLANIK)

- [STC SG03715NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SG03715NY): Iunstallation and maintenance of Oratex 6000 Covering and Coating System. Lanitz-Prena Folien Factory GmbH
- [STC SG04702NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SG04702NY): Installation and maintenance of Oratex UL600 Covering and Coating System. Lanitz-Prena Folien Factory GmbH

## Related

- Other Let L-23 SUPER BLANIK aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/let-l-23-super-blanik/aircraft.md
- The NONE engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/none.md

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