# N132SS: 1976 Burkhart Grob Flugzeugbau G102 ASTIR CS - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Burkhart Grob Flugzeugbau G102 ASTIR CS](https://openairdocs.org/model/burkhart-grob-flugzeugbau-g102-astir-cs) (registry code 1660104, 1 seats) - Engine: [NONE](https://openairdocs.org/engine/none) (registry code 00000) - Data sheets: [TCDS G33EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G33EU) (Fiberglas-Technik Rudolf Lindner GmbH & Co. KG) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 1286 - Year built: 1976 - Type: Glider - Engine type: None - Airworthiness: Standard, glider - Airworthiness date: December 7, 1976 - Certificate issued: April 15, 1994 - Expires: June 30, 2027 - Mode S code: A08440 - Registered owner: [Northern California Soaring Assoc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORTHERN%20CALIFORNIA%20SOARING%20ASSOC) - Location: [Byron, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Byron) - Owner type: Corporation - Owner's area on the map: 37.8270° N, 121.6297° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 94514, within about 3 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=132SS - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N132SS 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): 11 in force ### Matched by airframe (Burkhart Grob Flugzeugbau G102 ASTIR CS) - [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 2011-01-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-01-03): Wings · GROB-WERKE G102 ASTIR CS, G102 CLUB ASTIR III, G102 CLUB ASTIR IIIb and 1 more. Effective Feb 14, 2011 - [AD 2010-15-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-15-06): Water Ballast · GROB-WERKE G102 ASTIR CS and G102 Standard Astir III. Effective Sep 9, 2010 - [AD 2006-17-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-17-02): Forward horizontal stabilizer connection · GROB-WERKE G102 ASTIR CS. Effective Sep 22, 2006 - [AD 97-24-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-24-08): Elevator Control Lever · GROB-WERKE G102 ASTIR CS. Effective Jan 5, 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 95-13-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-13-09): Elevator And Rudder Hinge · Burkhart Grob Luft-Und G103 Twin Astir, G102 ASTIR CS, G102 CLUB ASTIR IIIb and 1 more. Effective Aug 15, 1995 - [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 85-19-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-19-06): Air Brake Levers · GROB-WERKE G102 ASTIR CS. Effective Sep 19, 1985 - [AD 78-14-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-14-04): Rudder Control Levers · GROB-WERKE G102 ASTIR CS. Effective Jul 11, 1978 - [AD 78-13-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-13-03): Elevator Control Assembly · GROB-WERKE G102 ASTIR CS. Effective Jul 5, 1978 ### Matched by engine (NONE) None in force. ### Historical (superseded or no longer in force) - [AD 84-09-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/84-09-05) (historical): Modified Spheric Locking Bolt Installation · GROB-WERKE G102 ASTIR CS. Effective May 3, 1984 ## Information bulletins (advisory) None matched. ## 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 LAX07CA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA223), Jul 7, 2007: Burkhart Grob Flugzeugbau G102 Astir CS (N132SS), Truckee, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for a wind gust during landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. ## FAA accident and incident reports (3) 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. - [Incident 20111217029309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111217029309I), Dec 17, 2011: Burkhart Grob Flugzeugbau G102 ASTIR CS (N132SS), Byron, CA, Minor damage. Landing gear failed to deploy. Pilot elected to land in a field east of the airport. - [Incident 20080504832359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080504832359I), May 4, 2008: Grob G102ASTIR (N132SS), Byron, CA, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot's statement: on may 4, 2008 I experienced a gear lockup in Grob 102, N132SS glider while setting up to enter a pattern for runway 23 at Byron… - [Accident 20070707020849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070707020849A), Jul 7, 2007: Grob G102ASTIR (N132SS), Truckee, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) After returning from a local flight in the vicinity of Truckee, CA the pilot entered the pattern at 1000 ft. AGL. On final, a side slip was used to… ## 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 Flugzeugbau G102 ASTIR CS aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/burkhart-grob-flugzeugbau-g102-astir-cs/aircraft.md - The NONE engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/none.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.