# N59LL: 1971 Glasflugel KESTREL

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Glasflugel KESTREL](https://openairdocs.org/model/glasflugel-kestrel) (registry code 3800343, 1 seats)
- Engine: [NONE](https://openairdocs.org/engine/none) (registry code 00000)
- Data sheets: [TCDS G20EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G20EU) (Glasflugel) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 32
- Year built: 1971
- Type: Glider
- Engine type: None
- Airworthiness: Experimental, racing, exhibition
- Airworthiness date: July 17, 1978
- Certificate issued: March 25, 2003
- Expires: December 31, 2029
- Mode S code: A79C13
- Registered owner: [Leonard Steven E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEONARD%20STEVEN%20E)
- Location: [Wichita, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Wichita)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 37.7024° N, 97.4389° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 67212, within about 2 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=59LL
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N59LL

From the FAA registry file of October 22, 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): 6 in force

### Matched by airframe (Glasflugel KESTREL)

- [AD 2020-19-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-19-12): Equipment/Furnishing · Glasflugel Club Libelle 205, H 301 Libelle, H 301B Libelle and 4 more. Effective Oct 22, 2020
- [AD 2012-15-07 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-15-07-R1): Flight Controls · Glasflugel Club Libelle 205, Kestrel, Mosquito and 1 more. Effective Sep 25, 2012
- [AD 2004-09-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-09-02): Airbrake actuating shaft · Glasflugel Kestrel. Effective Jun 18, 2004
- [AD 97-03-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-03-02): Control Surface Weight and Static Moment · Glasflugel Club Libelle 205, H 301 Libelle, H 301B Libelle and 3 more. Effective Mar 21, 1997
- [AD 91-06-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/91-06-09): Rudder Cables · Glasflugel H 301 Libelle, H 301B Libelle, Kestrel and 2 more. Effective Apr 8, 1991
- [AD 87-11-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-11-04): Rudder Actuating Arm · Glasflugel Kestrel. Effective May 29, 1987

### Matched by engine (NONE)

None in force.

### Historical (superseded or no longer in force)

- [AD 2018-21-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-21-04) (historical): Equipment/Furnishing · Glasflugel Club Libelle 205, H 301 Libelle, H 301B Libelle and 4 more. Effective Nov 13, 2018
- [AD 2012-15-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-15-07) (historical): Flight Controls · Glasflugel Club Libelle 205, Kestrel, Mosquito and 1 more. Effective Sep 11, 2012

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N59LL.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N59LL.

## 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)

None matched to this aircraft's models.

## Related

- Other Glasflugel KESTREL aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/glasflugel-kestrel/aircraft.md
- The NONE engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/none.md

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