# N2578: 1970 Glasflugel STANDARD LIBELLE - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Glasflugel STANDARD LIBELLE](https://openairdocs.org/model/glasflugel-standard-libelle) (registry code 3800341, 1 seats) - Engine: [NONE](https://openairdocs.org/engine/none) (registry code 00000) - Data sheets: [TCDS G12EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G12EU) (Glasflugel) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 161 - Year built: 1970 - Type: Glider - Engine type: None - Airworthiness: Standard, glider - Airworthiness date: May 26, 1971 - Certificate issued: June 22, 2020 - Expires: June 30, 2027 - Mode S code: A274EF - Registered owner: [Davis Clinton B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAVIS%20CLINTON%20B) - Location: [Bakersfield, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Bakersfield) - Owner type: Individual - Owner's area on the map: 35.3733° N, 119.0187° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Bakersfield, CA, within about 7 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=2578 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2578 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): 7 in force ### Matched by airframe (Glasflugel STANDARD LIBELLE) - [AD 2020-19-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-19-12): Equipment/Furnishing · Glasflugel Club Libelle 205, H 301 Libelle, H 301B Libelle and 4 more. Effective Oct 22, 2020 - [AD 2007-05-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-05-19): Rudder actuator arm · Glasflugel H 301 Libelle, H 301B Libelle, Standard Libelle and 1 more. Effective Apr 12, 2007 - [AD 97-24-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-24-06): Aileron Operating Lever's Actuating Shaft Welded Seams · Glasflugel Standard Libelle and Standard Libelle-201B. Effective Mar 13, 1998 - [AD 97-03-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-03-02): Control Surface Weight and Static Moment · Glasflugel Club Libelle 205, H 301 Libelle, H 301B Libelle and 3 more. Effective Mar 21, 1997 - [AD 91-06-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/91-06-09): Rudder Cables · Glasflugel H 301 Libelle, H 301B Libelle, Kestrel and 2 more. Effective Apr 8, 1991 - [AD 85-22-11 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-22-11-R1): Elevator Linkage Inspection · Glasflugel H 301 Libelle, H 301B Libelle, Standard Libelle and 1 more. Effective May 6, 1986 - [AD 75-22-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-22-16): Elevator Assembly Guide · Glasflugel Club Libelle 205, H 301 Libelle, H 301B Libelle and 2 more. Effective Nov 4, 1975 ### Matched by engine (NONE) None in force. ### Historical (superseded or no longer in force) - [AD 2018-21-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-21-04) (historical): Equipment/Furnishing · Glasflugel Club Libelle 205, H 301 Libelle, H 301B Libelle and 4 more. Effective Nov 13, 2018 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (1 in force) - [SAIB CE-06-50](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-06-50): . 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 LAX75DUG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX75DUG02), Jun 29, 1974: Glasflugel H201B (N2578), Baker, CA, substantial damage ## NTSB investigations on N2578 not matched to an aircraft (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 LAX71IL020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71IL020), Oct 10, 1970: Douglas DC-8 (N2578), Barstow, CA, incident, no 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 19740629020889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740629020889A), Jun 29, 1974: Glasfl LIBELLE (N2578), Baker, CA, Substantial damage. Pilot stalled aircraft on final approach and lnd in sage brush after recovery. ## 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) (1) Approved for this aircraft's airframe or engine model, in force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do. ### Approved for the airframe (Glasflugel STANDARD LIBELLE) - [STC SA4005NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4005NM): Precise Flight Inc. Pulselite Control System. Precise Flight Inc ## Earlier aircraft with N2578 The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N2578 before. - [Cancelled 1948-03-10](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2578-1948-03-10): Standard J-1, S/N A-880. Owner: [Bills J N](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BILLS%20J%20N), [Blackfoot, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Blackfoot) ## Related - Other Glasflugel STANDARD LIBELLE aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/glasflugel-standard-libelle/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.