# Airworthiness Directives; LET Aeronautical Works Model L-13 ``Blanik'' Sailplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 1999-09-17 · Effective 1999-11-08 · 64 FR 50440
## Document
- **Document number:** 99-24089
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 64 FR 50440
- **Publication date:** 1999-09-17
- **Effective date:** 1999-11-08
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. 99-CE-16-AD
## Abstract

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to all LET Aeronautical Works (LET) Model L-13 ``Blanik'' sailplanes. This AD requires painting (using a contrasting color, i.e., red paint) the left hand elevator drive mechanism in order to not have the elevator drive bellcrank inadvertently installed backwards. This AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for the Czech Republic. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent the elevator drive bellcrank from being installed backwards, which could result in an incorrect rigging of the elevator flight control with potential reduced or loss of control of the sailplane.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/09/17/99-24089/airworthiness-directives-let-aeronautical-works-model-l-13-blanik-sailplanes)
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