# N438BA: 2002 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: 029016
- Year built: 2002
- Type: Glider
- Engine type: None
- Airworthiness: Standard, glider
- Airworthiness date: November 14, 2002
- Certificate issued: December 5, 2012
- Expires: December 31, 2028
- Mode S code: A540F0
- Registered owner: [Civil Air Patrol](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CIVIL%20AIR%20PATROL)
- Location: [Maxwell Afb, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Maxwell%20Afb)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 32.3809° N, 86.3637° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 36112, within about a mile (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=438BA
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N438BA

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### Historical (superseded or no longer in force)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 WPR23LA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA362), Jun 3, 2023: Let L-23 Super Blanik (N438BA), Minden, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in an impact with a taxiway sign.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N438BA.

## Service difficulty reports (5)

As reported by operators and repair stations. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

- [SDR 2010FA0000757](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000757), Jul 22, 2010: RIB. CRACKED. DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION, (2) SMALL CRACKS WERE DISCOVERED ON RIB 3 UPPER FLANGE, LT WING. THIS IS THE SECOND RECENT OCCURRENCE.
- [SDR DOSS10](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DOSS10), May 2, 2006: LONGERON. CRACKED. FIRST LONGERON (N434BA) WAS FOUND CRACKED AT THE ELEVATOR TRIM GUIDE ATTACH POINT, NEAR THE RCP LT RUDDER PEDAL, DURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION. SUBSEQUENT FINDI
- [SDR 2005FA0000884](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000884), Jun 21, 2005: CONTROL CABLE. FRAYED. RIGHT RUDDER CABLE FOUND FRAYED AT FORWARD AND AFT PULLEYS.
- [SDR 2003FA0000957](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000957), Sep 22, 2003: FAIRING. CRACKED. RADIAL CRACKS ARE BEING FOUND FLEETWIDE ON WING-TIP FAIRINGS.THERE HAVE BEEN NO COMPLETE FAILURES AT THIS TIME. FACTORY ADVISES WING TIPS ARE DESIGNED TO FAIL O
- [SDR 2003FA0000228](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000228), Feb 21, 2003: RING. MISSING. RUDDER PEDAL LOST VERTICAL STABILTY AND THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT REPORTED THE PROBLEM TO MAINTENANCE. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED THE AREA AND FOUND THE SAFETY RING,WHICH

## 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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