# N103SH: 1986 Burkhart Grob G-103A TWIN II ACRO

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Burkhart Grob G-103A TWIN II ACRO](https://openairdocs.org/model/burkhart-grob-g-103a-twin-ii-acro) (registry code 1660206, 2 seats)
- Engine: [NONE](https://openairdocs.org/engine/none) (registry code 00000)
- Data sheets: [TCDS G39EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G39EU) (Fiberglas-Technik Rudolf Lindner GmbH & Co. KG) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 34051-K-281
- Year built: 1986
- Type: Glider
- Engine type: None
- Airworthiness: Standard, glider
- Airworthiness date: June 2, 1995
- Certificate issued: December 15, 2020
- Expires: December 31, 2027
- Mode S code: A01171
- Registered owner: [Southern California Soaring Academy Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTHERN%20CALIFORNIA%20SOARING%20ACADEMY%20INC)
- Location: [Valencia, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Valencia)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 34.4019° N, 118.5700° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 91355, 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=103SH
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N103SH

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 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): 16 in force

### Matched by airframe (Burkhart Grob G-103A TWIN II ACRO)

- [AD 2025-20-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-20-07): Rudder Control System · Fiberglas-Technik Rudolf Lindner G103 Twin II, G103A Twin II Acro, G103C Twin III Acro and 1 more. Effective Oct 17, 2025
- [AD 2022-03-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-08): Elevator Control System · Fiberglas-Technik Rudolf Lindner G102 ASTIR CS, G103 Twin Astir, G103 Twin II and 3 more. Effective Mar 17, 2022
- [AD 2015-22-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-22-04): Flight Controls · Fiberglas-Technik Rudolf Lindner G103 Twin Astir, G103 Twin II and G103A Twin II Acro. Effective Dec 4, 2015
- [AD 2009-04-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-04-08): Bolt torque · Burkhart Grob Luft-Und G 103 C Twin III SL, G103 Twin II, G103A Twin II Acro and 1 more. Effective Mar 31, 2009
- [AD 2005-26-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-26-12): Center of gravity (CG) release hook attachment brackets. · Burkhart Grob Luft-Und G 103 C Twin III SL, G103 Twin Astir, G103 Twin II and 2 more. Effective Feb 6, 2006
- [AD 2003-19-14 R2](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-19-14-R2): Airspeed indicators · Burkhart Grob Luft-Und G103 Twin Astir, G103A Twin II Acro and G103C Twin III Acro. Effective Nov 30, 2005
- [AD 99-20-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-20-11): Fastening Nut At Rear Control Stick · Burkhart Grob Luft-Und G103 Twin II and G103A Twin II Acro. Effective Oct 21, 1999
- [AD 97-08-06 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-08-06-R1): Quick Connectors · Alexander Schleicher AS-K 13, AS 12, ASK 21 and 39 more. Effective Aug 1, 1997
- [AD 94-17-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-17-06): Airbrake Stops Inspection · Burkhart Grob Luft-Und G 103 C Twin III SL, G103 Twin Astir, G103 Twin II and 8 more. Effective Sep 30, 1994
- [AD 91-02-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/91-02-04): Aileron Control System · Burkhart Grob Luft-Und G103 Twin Astir, G103 Twin II and G103A Twin II Acro. Effective Feb 8, 1991
- [AD 90-02-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-02-09): Wing Spar Spigots · Burkhart Grob Luft-Und G103 Twin Astir, G103 Twin II and G103A Twin II Acro. Effective Feb 5, 1990
- [AD 89-08-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/89-08-02): Control Systems · Burkhart Grob Luft-Und G103 Twin II and G103A Twin II Acro. Effective Apr 27, 1989
- [AD 88-12-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-12-08): Tow-Hook Knob · Burkhart Grob Luft-Und G103 Twin Astir, G103 Twin II and G103A Twin II Acro. Effective Jun 9, 1988
- [AD 87-25-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-25-10): Rudder Lever · Burkhart Grob Luft-Und G103 Twin II and G103A Twin II Acro. Effective Apr 15, 1988
- [AD 86-17-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-17-08): Airbrake Pivot Lever Stop Pad · Burkhart Grob Luft-Und G103 Twin II and G103A Twin II Acro. Effective Sep 10, 1986
- [AD 86-16-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-16-02): Inspect Airbrake Operating Lever · Burkhart Grob Luft-Und G103 Twin II and G103A Twin II Acro. Effective Aug 8, 1986

### Matched by engine (NONE)

None in force.

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

- [AD 2014-15-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-15-02) (historical): Flight Controls · Burkhart Grob Luft-Und G 103 C Twin III SL, G103 Twin II, G103A Twin II Acro and 4 more. Effective Aug 27, 2014
- [AD 2003-19-14 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-19-14-R1) (historical): Structural Integrity of Fuselage · Burkhart Grob Luft-Und G103 Twin Astir, G103A Twin II Acro and G103C Twin III Acro. Effective Aug 12, 2004
- [AD 2004-08-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-08-13) (historical): Center of gravity release hook attachment brackets · Burkhart Grob Luft-Und G103 Twin Astir, G103 Twin II, G103A Twin II Acro and 1 more. Effective Jun 4, 2004

## Information bulletins (advisory) (2 in force)

- [SAIB CE-08-01](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-08-01): Fuselage, Wing, & Stabilizer Structure. Issued Oct 18, 2007
- [SAIB CE-06-49](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-06-49): . Issued Jun 21, 2006

## NTSB investigations (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB WPR12CA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA134), Feb 20, 2012: Burkhart Grob G-103A Twin II Acro (N103SH), Dillingham, HI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot’s inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20120220003339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120220003339A), Feb 20, 2012: Burkhart Grob G-103A TWIN II ACRO (N103SH), Mokule'Ia, HI, Substantial damage. The student pilot approached to land with excessive airspeed and made an attempt to force the aircraft to land before the speed was appropriately reduced. As a…
- [Incident 20030119000839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030119000839I), Jan 19, 2003: Grob G103ATWINII (N103SH), Mokuleia, HI, Minor damage. (-23) Approaching to land at hdh, at 800FT. Pilot encountered a rotorwave, which resulted in a downdraft, resulting in a loss of altitude. Pilot deployed…

## 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 Burkhart Grob G-103A TWIN II ACRO aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/burkhart-grob-g-103a-twin-ii-acro/aircraft.md
- The NONE engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/none.md

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