# N142SS: 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: 1368
- Year built: 1976
- Type: Glider
- Engine type: None
- Airworthiness: Standard, glider
- Airworthiness date: March 17, 1978
- Certificate issued: April 29, 2015
- Expires: April 30, 2028
- Mode S code: A0ABBF
- Registered owner: [Pittsburgh Soaring Association](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PITTSBURGH%20SOARING%20ASSOCIATION)
- Location: [Pittsburgh, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Pittsburgh)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 40.3329° N, 80.0829° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 15241, 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=142SS
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N142SS

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): 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 NYC83LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA076), Mar 12, 1983: Burkhart Grob G10Z Astir CS (N142SS), Buena Vista, PA, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

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 19830312007499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830312007499A), Mar 12, 1983: Grob G102ASTIR (N142SS), Buena Vista, PA, Substantial damage. Encountered a mountain wave en route. Elected to make off airport landing. Hit a tree while landing in gusty wind.

## 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

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