N97AS - 1978 Let Blanik L-13 Aircraft Registration

L13M

1978 LET BLANIK L-13

Aircraft Description

N97AS is a 1978 Let BLANIK L-13, a none aircraft registered to Hinckley David D in Belton, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 12, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on October 25, 2012. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2028. Powered by a None NONE engine, N97AS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD815D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N97AS was last updated on June 16, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Let is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 184 Let aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the BLANIK L-13 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N97AS. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1978
Manufacturer
LET
Model
BLANIK L-13
Type Aircraft
Glider
ICAO Type Code
L13MBLANIK L-13
Cruise Speed
45 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 12, 1978
Classification
Standard Glider Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 25, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
HINCKLEY DAVID D
Address
2608 N MAIN ST STE B285
City
BELTON
State / Zip Code
Texas76513-1546
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
None
Number of Engines
0
Engine Manufacturer
NONE
Engine Model
NONE
Mode S Code (Oct)
53300535
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD815D

Additional Details

Registration
N97AS
Serial Number
027019
Number of Engines
0
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 16, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00144090

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC