# N303AM: 1999 Elan/Glaser Dirks DG-300 ELAN

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Elan/Glaser Dirks DG-300 ELAN](https://openairdocs.org/model/elan-glaser-dirks-dg-300-elan) (registry code 3805010, 1 seats)
- Engine: [NONE](https://openairdocs.org/engine/none) (registry code 00000)
- Serial number: 3E486A27
- Year built: 1999
- Type: Glider
- Engine type: None
- Airworthiness: Experimental, exhibition, racing
- Airworthiness date: January 2, 2008
- Certificate issued: November 16, 2022
- Expires: November 30, 2029
- Mode S code: A32A83
- Registered owner: [Maier Thomas M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAIER%20THOMAS%20M)
- Location: [Littleton, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Littleton)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 39.5938° N, 105.0115° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 80120, 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=303AM
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N303AM

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): 0 in force

### Matched by airframe (Elan/Glaser Dirks DG-300 ELAN)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (NONE)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N303AM.

## 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.

- [Incident 20190918022819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190918022819I), Sep 18, 2019: Elan/Glaser Dirks DG-300 ELAN (N303AM), Minden, NV, Minor damage. Pilot stated he placed the landing gear selector in the down position but on touchdown the gear collapsed with the gear handle in the neutral position…

## 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 Elan/Glaser Dirks DG-300 ELAN aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/elan-glaser-dirks-dg-300-elan/aircraft.md
- The NONE engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/none.md

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