# N116DM: Centrair 101A

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Centrair 101A](https://openairdocs.org/model/centrair-101a) (registry code 1990102, 1 seats)
- Engine: [Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG](https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng) (registry code 99999)
- Data sheets: [TCDS G46EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G46EU) (Centrair) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 101A0343
- Type: Glider
- Engine type: None
- Airworthiness: Standard, glider
- Airworthiness date: April 6, 1990
- Certificate issued: February 6, 2023
- Expires: February 28, 2030
- Mode S code: A042D4
- Registered owner: [Area Code Adventures LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AREA%20CODE%20ADVENTURES%20LLC)
- Location: [Virginia Beach, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Virginia%20Beach)
- Owner type: LLC
- Owner's area on the map: 36.6174° N, 76.0153° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 23457, within about 5 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=116DM
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N116DM

From the FAA registry file of October 22, 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): 10 in force

### Matched by airframe (Centrair 101A)

- [AD 2014-07-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-07-08): Fuselage · Centrair 101, 101A, 101AP and 1 more. Effective May 27, 2014
- [AD 2010-24-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-24-10): Flight Controls. · Centrair 101, 101A, 101AP and 1 more. Effective Jan 5, 2011
- [AD 2005-24-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-24-01): Limitations Section of the glider maintenance manual · Centrair 101, 101A, 101AP and 1 more. Effective Jan 3, 2006
- [AD 2005-08-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-08-12): Rudder pedals · Centrair 101, 101A, 101AP and 1 more. Effective Jun 6, 2005
- [AD 2005-08-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-08-06): Elevator or aileron hinge pins · Centrair 101, 101A, 101AP and 1 more. Effective Jun 2, 2005
- [AD 2000-24-23](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-24-23): Airbrake Control System · Centrair 101, 101A, 101AP and 1 more. Effective Jan 27, 2001
- [AD 99-09-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-09-07): Unsecured Battery Discharge · Centrair 101, 101A, 101AP and 1 more. Effective Jun 7, 1999
- [AD 98-19-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-19-14): Airbrake Control System · Centrair 101, 101A, 101AP and 1 more. Effective Nov 9, 1998
- [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 86-02-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-02-04): Tow Release Cable Guide · Centrair 101, 101A, 101AP and 1 more. Effective Jan 14, 1986

### Matched by engine (Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory) (1 in force)

- [SAIB CE-01-09](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-01-09): . Issued Dec 19, 2000

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N116DM.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N116DM.

## 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 Centrair 101A aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/centrair-101a/aircraft.md
- The Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng.md

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