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European Union Aviation Safety Agency

EASA

TYPE-CERTIFICATE
DATA SHEET

EASA.A.044

L 23 SUPER-BLANÍK

Type Certificate Holder:

Blanik Aircraft CZ s.r.o.

Beranových 65
190 00 Praha 9 - Letňany
Czech Republic

For models: L 23 SUPER-BLANÍK

Issue 08: 13 September 2019

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0.I. Table of Content

SECTION 0:
0.I. Table of Content

SECTION A: L 23 SUPER-BLANÍK
A.I. General
A.II. Certification Basis
A.III. Technical Characteristics and Operational Limitations
A.IV. Operating and Service Instructions
A.V. Notes

ADMINISTRATIVE SECTION
I. Acronyms
II. Type Certificate Holder Record
III. Change Record
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A.I. General

Data Sheet No.: EASA.A.044 Issue: 08 Date: 13 September 2019

1. Model: L 23 SUPER-BLANÍK

Utility
2. Airworthiness Category:
3. TC Holder: Blanik Aircraft CZ s.r.o.
Beranových 65
190 00 Praha 9 – Letňany
Czech Republic

from S/N 897501 to S/N 907625

LET, k.p.
686 04 Kunovice 1177
4. Manufacturer: Czech Republic
from S/N 907626 to S/N 018809
LET, a.s.
686 04 Kunovice 1177
Czech Republic
from S/N 018810 to S/N 069204
LETECKÉ ZÁVODY a.s.
686 04 Kunovice 1177
Czech Republic

from S/N 182301

Blanik Aircraft CZ s.r.o.
Beranových 65
190 00 Praha 9 – Letňany
Czech Republic
5. Certification Application Date: 1989

6. CAA CZ Type Certification Date: August 28, 2001

7. EASA Type Certification Date: August 12, 2005 (see Note 2)

8. The EASA Type Certificate replaces: Czech Type Certificate No.: 89-02

A.II. Certification Basis

1. Reference Date for determining the applicable ---
requirements:

2. Certification Basis: ---

3. Airworthiness Requirements: Joint Aviation Requirements JAR 22,

Change 4 , May 7th 1987

4. Requirements elected to comply: None

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5. EASA Special Conditions: None

6. EASA Exemptions: JAR 22.621: For fork casting the lower

coefficient 1.25 is used in spite of the fact
that only 1 pc was stress tested, instead
of required 3 pcs.
7. EASA Equivalent Safety Findings: JAR 22.621: The lower coefficient is used
for fork casting based on the non-linear
stress analysis of the fork by the FEM in
NASTRAN, X-ray examination of each
fork casting and long-term operation
experiences with fork casting of L 13, L
23, L 33 and L 13 AC gliders.

A.III. Technical Characteristics and Operational Limitations

1. Type Design Definition: Master Drawing No.: A 700 007 N

2. Description: The L 23 SUPER-BLANÍK glider is all-metal two-seat self-contained high-
wing glider with trapezoidal wing and T-tail. The rudder, elevator and
ailerons are covered by canvas.
The fuselage with oval cross section holds all systems and parts of glider.
The trapezoidal wing is fitted with ailerons and air brakes. Both parts of
wing are attached to the centre section hinges. From S/N 938101 incl. the
wing extensions can be installed.
The fin is an integral part of the fuselage, the rudder has none balancing
tab. The stabilizer is attached to the fin. The elevator is divided and each
half is fitted with the balancing tab.
The control of rudders, balancing tabs and air brakes is mechanical from
both pilot’s places. Retractable braked main landing gear is controlled
from both pilot’s places. The rear landing gear is either steerable by 360°
or fixed.
Upholstered and ventilated cockpit covered by single canopy is equipped
with two seats adapted for the shoulder parachute and fitted with
tightening belts.

3. Equipment: air-speed indicator

altimeter
variometer
magnetic compass

4. Dimensions:

Span 16,20 or 18,20 m

Length 8.50 m
Height 1,9 m
Wing Area 19,15 or 20,00 m²
Aspect Ratio 13,7 or 16,6
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5. Launching Hooks: Nose towing hook Draw. No. A 740 210 N

or
Nose towing hook " E85", LBA approved -
No.:60.230/1
Side towing hooks Draw. No. LN-0399 L
(left) and LN-0400 P (right)
Safety C.G. towing hook " Europa G 88",
LBA approved - No.:60.230/2.
6. Weak links: Ultimate strength for winch launching and
aerotow max. 6,5 kN

7. Air Speeds:

IAS airspeeds to and including S/N 938030:

Never exceed speed VNE 250 km/h IAS
Rough air speed vRA 160 km/h IAS
Manoeuvring speed VA 150 km/h IAS
Maximum winch-launching vW 120 km/h IAS
Maximum aerotowing speed vT 150 km/h IAS
Maximum landing gear operating speed vLO 230 km/h IAS
IAS airspeeds from and including S/N 938101 and from S/N 182301:
Never exceed speed VNE 230 km/h IAS
Rough air speed vRA 150 km/h IAS
Manoeuvring speed VA 150 km/h IAS
Maximum winch-launching vW 120 km/h IAS
Maximum aerotowing speed vT 150 km/h IAS
Maximum landing gear operating speed vLO 230 km/h IAS

8. Operational Capability: VFR flights only.

9. Weights:

To and including S/N 029004:

Maximum weight 510 kg
Empty weight of sailplane without extensions 310 kg + 2 %.
Empty weight of sailplane with extensions 315 kg + 2 %.
From and including S/N 029005:
Maximum weight 530 kg.
Empty weight of sailplane without extensions 310 kg + 2 %.
Empty weight of sailplane with extensions 315 kg + 2 %.

Minimum pilot weight (including the parachute) during solo flight 55 kg. (see note 1.)

10. Centre of Gravity Range: 23 to 40 % of M.A.C. (M.A.C. = 1253 mm)

11. Datum: The datum is located 2376.5 mm behind

the fuselage nose (the beginning of wing
rib No. 1).
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12. Levelling Means: Sailplane adjustment for levelling:

- Longitudinal direction - levelling points
No. 3 and 4 on the left side of fuselage
- Lateral direction - levelling point No. 9 on
the left wing
Levelling points coordinates at sailplane’s
coordinates system [mm] (origin of
coordinates - fuselage nose tip, x-axis -
rearward, y-axis - upward, z-axis - to the
left):
Levelling point 3 [4238; -90; 265.919]
Levelling point 4 [65.22; -90; 142.475]
Levelling point 9 [2295.087; 281.054;
4597.0]
13. Minimum Flight Crew: 1 (Pilot)

14. Maximum Passenger Seating Capacity: 1

15. Lifetime limitations: Refer Maintenance Manual

16. Deflection angles of control surfaces:

Elevator Up 32° ± 2°
Down 25° ± 2°
Ailerons Up 34° + 2°
Down 13° + 2°
Air brakes Up 65° ± 3°
Down 75° ± 3°
Rudder left, right 30° ± 1°
Elevator trim tab Up 15° ± 1°
Down 35° ± 1°
17. Load Factors: To and including S/N 938030:
- 2.65; + 5.3 to 150 km/h
- 1.5; + 4.0 to 250 km/h
From and including S/N 938101
and from S/N 182301:
- 2.65; + 5.3 to 150 km/h
- 1.5; + 4.0 to 230 km/h
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A.IV. Operating and Service Instructions

1. L 23 Flight Manual:

- In Czech language: up-to and including 80th series Do-L23.1011.1

from 81st series Do-L23.1012.1
from 84th series Do-L23.1013.1
from and including S/N 029005 Do-L23.1014.1
from and including S/N 182301 Do-L23.1014.1

- In English language (for the USA): up-to and including 80th series Do-L23.1011.5
from 81st series Do-L23.1012.5
from S/N 029005 Do-L23.1014.5
from S/N 182301 Do-L23.1014.5

- In English language (for Canada): from and including 80th series Do-L23.1011.3
from 81st series Do-L23.1012.3

- In German language: Do-L23.1011.4

- In Russian language: Do-L23.1011.2

2. L 23 Maintenance Manual:

- In Czech language: Do-L23.1031.1

- In English language: Do-L23.1031.3

- In German language: Do-L23.1031.4

- In Russian language: Do-L23.1031.2

3. Illustrated Parts Catalogue:

- In English language: Do-L23-2021.3

A.V. Notes

1. In case of pilot weight more than 55 kg but less than 70 kg (including the parachute); it is necessary
to use a seat with ballast 15 kg.

2. This aircraft type was transferred to EASA on Accession of the Czech Republic (‘grandfathered’).

3. Since 20 June 2013 the TC holder obligations are covered by an agreement signed between new
TC holder (BLANIK LIMITED) and Contracted DOA Holder (Aircraft Industries a.s.). For Continuing
Airworthiness and other technical issues contact directly the Contracted DOA Holder.

4. Since 30 September 2016 the TC holder obligations are covered by an agreement signed between TC
holder (BLANIK LIMITED) and Contracted DOA Holder (Blanik Aircraft CZ s.r.o. / EASA.21J.609). At
the same time, a contract between TC holder and Aircraft Industries a.s. (EASA.21J.119) was
terminated. For Continuing Airworthiness and other technical issues contact directly the new
Contracted DOA Holder.

5. On 10 January 2017, Blanik Aircraft CZ s.r.o. / EASA.21J.609 became the TC holder.

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ADMINISTRATIVE SECTION

I. Acronyms

N/A

II. Type Certificate Holder Record

Up to 19 June 2013

Aircraft Industries, a.s.

Na Záhonech 1177
686 04 Kunovice
Czech Republic

Up to 09 January 2017

BLANIK LIMITED
2nd Floor Beaux Lane House
Mercer Street Lower
Dublin 2
Republic of Ireland

Up to 12 September 2019

Blanik Aircraft CZ s.r.o.

Karolinská 661/4
186 00 Praha 8
Czech Republic

Since 13 September 2019

Blanik Aircraft CZ s.r.o.

Beranových 65
190 00 Praha 9 - Letňany
Czech Republic
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III. Change Record

Issue Date Changes

01 12 August 2005 Initial issue of TCDS No. EASA.A.044

02 09 September 2005 Change in the address of the TC holder

03 30 May 2006 Change in the address of the TC holder

04 20 June 2013 Change of the TC holder and new layout of TCDS

05 30 September 2016 Change of the Contracted DOA

06 10 January 2017 Change of the TC holder

07 17 May 2019 Changes related to serial production renewal by Blanik Aircraft CZ s.r.o.

08 13 September 2019 Change of the TC holder’s address