- Holder
- Blanik Aircraft CZ s.r.o.
- Revision
- 9
- Revised
- July 15, 2022
- Status
- Current
- Product
- Aircraft · Glider
- Certification basis
- Part 21
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- 1
- Registered
- 83 aircraft
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| L 23 Super - Blanik | Formerly LET Aeronautical Works, then Aircraft Industries a.s. |
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
G60EU
Revision 9
Blanik Aircraft CZ
L 23 SUPER-BLANIK
July 15, 2022
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. G60EU
This data sheet which is a part of Type Certificate No. G60EU prescribes conditions and limitations under which the product for which the
type certificate was issued meets the airworthiness requirements of the Federal Aviation Regulations.
Type Certificate Holder Blanik Aircraft CZ s.r.o.
Karolinská 661/4
186 00 Praha 8
Czech Republic
Type Certificate Holder Record BLANIK LIMITED transferred TC G60EU to Blanik Aircraft CZ s.r.o. on January 10,
2017.
Aircraft Industries a.s. transferred TC G60EU to Blanik Limited on June 20, 2013.
LETECKÉ ZÁVODY a.s. transferred TC G60EU to Aircraft Industries a.s. on September
26, 2005.
LET Aeronautical Works transferred TC G60EU to LETECKÉ ZÁVODY a.s. on
October 15, 2002.
I - Model L 23 SUPER-BLANIK,(Utility Category), approved February 22, 1993
Airspeed Limits (C.A.S.) Serial Nos. prior to 938101
Max. speed to 13,780' MSL (VNE) 135 knots (155 m.p.h.)
13,780' to 20,000' MSL 124 knots (143 m.p.h.)
20,000' to 25,000' MSL 116 knots (133 m.p.h.)
25,000' to 30,000' MSL 108 knots (124 m.p.h.)
30,000' to 35,000' MSL 100 knots (115 m.p.h.)
Serial Nos. 938101 and subsequent (with or without wing extensions installed)
Max. speed to 13,780' MSL (VNE) 124 knots (143 m.p.h.)
13,780' to 20,000' MSL 114 knots (131 m.p.h.)
20,000' to 25,000' MSL 105 knots (120 m.p.h.)
25,000' to 30,000' MSL 97 knots (111 m.p.h.)
30,000' to 35,000' MSL 89 knots (102 m.p.h.)
All Serial Nos.
Maneuvering speed (VA) 81 knots (93 m.p.h.)
Airplane tow (VT ) 81 knots (93 m.p.h.)
Auto-winch tow (VW) 65 knots (75 m.p.h.)
C.G. Range (+4.4 inches) to (+12.8 inches) at all weights
(23 to 40% MAC)
Empty Weight C.G. Range 26.25±0.5 inches (67.30±1% MAC)
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Datum Wing leading edge at wing root rib
(93.6 in. aft of the fuselage nose)
Leveling Means Slope of rear top edge of fuselage 1000 to 51
(Points marked on side of fuselage)
Maximum Weight For serial numbers up to and including 029004:
1124 lbs (crew of two)
For serial numbers 029005 and subsequent:
1168 lbs (crew of two)
No. of Seats 2 (one at -48.6 in. and one at -6.7 in.)
Maximum Baggage 22 lb. (+21.in.)
Control Surface Movements Elevator Up 32° + 2°
Down 25° ± 1°
Rudder Right 30° + 1°
Left 30° + 1°
Aileron Up 34° + 2°
Down 13° + 2°
Weak Links for Towing Winch launching 1460 lb
Airplane tow 1460 lb
Serial Nos. Eligible Wing Extensions not approved:
917803, 917814, 917815, 917817, 917826, 917905, 917906, 917911, 917912, 917914,
917915, 917916, 917917, 917921, 917922, 917923, 917924, 917926, 917927, 917928,
928001, 928002, 928006, 928007, and subsequent.
Wing Extensions Optional: 938101 and subsequent.
Each individual aircraft manufactured under this type certificate must be accompanied by
an Export Certificate of Airworthiness as noted below under "Import Requirements"
when an application for a U.S. airworthiness certificate is made.
Import Requirements The FAA can issue a U.S. airworthiness certificate based on an NAA Export Certificate
of Airworthiness (Export C of A) signed by a representative of the Civil Aviation
Authority of the Czech Republic (CAA-CZ) on behalf of the European Community. The
Export C of A should contain the following statement: ‘The aircraft covered by this
certificate has been examined, tested, and found to comply with U.S. airworthiness
regulations 14 CFR Federal Aviation Regulations Part 21.17(b) , U.S. Type Certificate
No. G60EU and to be in a condition for safe operation.’
Country other than Manufacturer (U.S. bilateral agreement and the original Export
Certificate of Airworthiness issued by the country of manufacture must exist): A U.S.
airworthiness certificate may be issued on the basis of a log book certifying statement
endorsed by an authorized representative of the civil aviation authority of the exporting
country. It is incumbent upon the exporting civil aviation authority to determine that the
certifying statement includes evidence of acceptable service history and modification
deviations and the following statement:
"The aircraft covered by this certificate has been examined, tested, and inspected in
accordance with the provisions of FAR 21.183(d) or its equivalent, and found to
conform to the type design approved under Type Certificate G60EU and is in a
condition for safe operation."
Other eligible model L 23 aircraft (S/N 928007 and before) imported in the U.S.A must
be modified and equipped in accordance with LET Mandatory Bulletin No. L23/013a,
dated March 17, 1993, for conformity with the type design approved under Type
Certificate G60EU (Reference design change ZKA 70168), and meet the identification
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and marking requirements of FAR 45. All modifications accomplished subsequent to
original manufacture must be FAA approved.
Refer to the applicable bilateral agreement to verify eligibility for import into the United
States of both new and used aircraft based on the scope of the agreement, to identify any
required statements by the exporting authority on the export certificate of airworthiness
(or equivalent document), and for procedures for coordinating exceptions to conformity
statements on these documents. Refer to FAA Order 8130.2, Airworthiness Certification
of Aircraft, for requirements for issuance of an airworthiness certificate for imported
aircraft.
Certification Basis FAR 21.17(b):
JAR 22 Ch. 4 (Amend. 22/86/1, eff October 22, 1986, amended as follows:
- JAR 22.177(b) including AC 21.17-2, para. 6.c. (6) (i) (A), (B), (C), and (D)
- JAR 22.207(b) including AC 21.17-2, para 6.c (6) (ii).
- JAR 22.1545 including AC 21.17-2, para. 6.c (6) (iii)
Date of Application for Type Certificate, 15 April 1991.
The CAA-CZ originally type certificated this glider under its type certificate Number 89-
02. The FAA validated this product under U.S. Type Certificate Number G60EU.
Effective May 17, 2006, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) began oversight
of this product on behalf of the Czech Republic. The EASA TCDS number is
EASA.A.044.
Validation Basis Type Certificate G60EU was issued pursuant to FAR 21.29 in validation of the
Czech Republic Civil Aviation Inspectorate (CAI) certification of compliance
with the aforementioned certification basis, and in accordance with the
standard airworthiness certificate provisions of FAR 21.183(c).
Note: The airworthiness provisions of FAR 21.183(d) may be cited as the
basis for issuance of standard airworthiness certificates for aircraft imported
from a country other than the country of manufacture.
Equipment The basic required equipment as prescribed in the applicable airworthiness
regulations (see Certification Basis) must be installed in the aircraft for
airworthiness certification. In addition, the following items of equipment are
required:
1) Instruments All Operations:
(i) Airspeed indicator.
(ii) Altimeter.
(iii) Lap and shoulder straps.
2) Additional Instruments required for Cloud flying:
(i) Magnetic compass
(ii) Turn and bank.
(iii) Variometer (Vertical Speed Indicator).
3) CAA-CZ approved Sailplane Flight Manual,
DO-L23.1011.5, dated October 14, 1992 or later approved
revision/issue (sailplanes without approval for wing tip extensions).
4) CAA-CZ approved Sailplane Flight Manual,
DO-L23.1012.5, dated December 1, 1993 or later approved
revision/issue (sailplanes with optional wing tip extensions).
5) CAA-CZ approved Sailplane Flight Manual, DO-L23.1014.5, dated January 4, 2002
or later approved revision/issue (sailplanes with increased gross weight of 1168 lbs).
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Service Information Each of the documents listed below must state that it is approved by the EASA or – for
approvals made before May 17, 2006 – by the CAA-CZ.
• Service bulletins,
• Structural repair manuals,
• Vendor manuals,
• Aircraft flight manuals, and
• Overhaul and maintenance manuals.
The FAA accepts such documents and considers them FAA-approved for type design
data only unless one of the following conditions exists:
• The documents change the limitations, performance, or procedures of the FAA
approved manuals.
The FAA uses the post type validation procedures to approve these documents. The FAA
may delegate on case-by-case to EASA to approve on behalf of the FAA for the U.S. type
certificate. If this is the case it will be noted on the document.
NOTES
NOTE 1. Current weight and balance report including list of equipment in certificated empty weight, and loading
instructions, when necessary, must be provided for each glider at the time of original certification.
NOTE 2. The following placard must be installed in full view of the pilot:
"This glider must be operated in compliance with the operating limitations stated in the form of placards,
markings and manuals."
In addition all placards required in the approved Sailplane Flight Manual must be installed in the appropriate
locations.
Required Placards (Refer to Manufacturer's Specifications for contents):
(1) Minimum Pilot's weight
(2) Pedal Adjustment
(3) Air Vent
(4) Canopy-Jettison
(5) Seat Back
(6) Center of Gravity Range
(7) Winch, Tow, Maneuver Speeds
(8) Operating Limitations (Two separate placards)
(9) VNE/VRA Speeds
(10) Maximum Allowable Speed vs Altitude
(11) Air Brakes
(12) Jettison / Lift Off (Rear Seat)
(13) Wheel Brake
(14) Landing Gear
(15) Front Lift Off
(16) Baggage (Rear Seat)
(17) Trimmer
(18) Release
NOTE 3. Information essential to the continued airworthiness,proper maintenance, inspection and repair is contained in
the LET "L 23 SUPER-BLANIK Maintenance Manual (Books 1 and 2). Time Limits/Maintenance Checks
are listed in Chapter 5.
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