# N3981C: 1983 Burkhart Grob G 103 TWIN II - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Burkhart Grob G 103 TWIN II](https://openairdocs.org/model/burkhart-grob-g-103-twin-ii) (registry code 1660203, 2 seats) - Engine: [NONE](https://openairdocs.org/engine/none) (registry code 00000) - Data sheets: [TCDS G39EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G39EU) (Fiberglas-Technik Rudolf Lindner GmbH & Co. KG) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 3807 - Year built: 1983 - Type: Glider - Engine type: None - Airworthiness: Standard, glider - Airworthiness date: July 25, 1983 - Certificate issued: June 25, 1996 - Expires: September 30, 2027 - Mode S code: A4A2FF - Registered owner: [Northern California Soaring Association](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORTHERN%20CALIFORNIA%20SOARING%20ASSOCIATION) - 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=3981C - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3981C 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): 15 in force ### Matched by airframe (Burkhart Grob G 103 TWIN II) - [AD 2025-20-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-20-07): Rudder Control System · Fiberglas-Technik Rudolf Lindner G103 Twin II, G103A Twin II Acro, G103C Twin III Acro and 1 more. Effective Oct 17, 2025 - [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 2015-22-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-22-04): Flight Controls · Fiberglas-Technik Rudolf Lindner G103 Twin Astir, G103 Twin II and G103A Twin II Acro. Effective Dec 4, 2015 - [AD 2009-04-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-04-08): Bolt torque · Burkhart Grob Luft-Und G 103 C Twin III SL, G103 Twin II, G103A Twin II Acro and 1 more. Effective Mar 31, 2009 - [AD 2005-26-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-26-12): Center of gravity (CG) release hook attachment brackets. · Burkhart Grob Luft-Und G 103 C Twin III SL, G103 Twin Astir, G103 Twin II and 2 more. Effective Feb 6, 2006 - [AD 99-20-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-20-11): Fastening Nut At Rear Control Stick · Burkhart Grob Luft-Und G103 Twin II and G103A Twin II Acro. Effective Oct 21, 1999 - [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 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 91-02-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/91-02-04): Aileron Control System · Burkhart Grob Luft-Und G103 Twin Astir, G103 Twin II and G103A Twin II Acro. Effective Feb 8, 1991 - [AD 90-02-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-02-09): Wing Spar Spigots · Burkhart Grob Luft-Und G103 Twin Astir, G103 Twin II and G103A Twin II Acro. Effective Feb 5, 1990 - [AD 89-08-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/89-08-02): Control Systems · Burkhart Grob Luft-Und G103 Twin II and G103A Twin II Acro. Effective Apr 27, 1989 - [AD 88-12-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-12-08): Tow-Hook Knob · Burkhart Grob Luft-Und G103 Twin Astir, G103 Twin II and G103A Twin II Acro. Effective Jun 9, 1988 - [AD 87-25-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-25-10): Rudder Lever · Burkhart Grob Luft-Und G103 Twin II and G103A Twin II Acro. Effective Apr 15, 1988 - [AD 86-17-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-17-08): Airbrake Pivot Lever Stop Pad · Burkhart Grob Luft-Und G103 Twin II and G103A Twin II Acro. Effective Sep 10, 1986 - [AD 86-16-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-16-02): Inspect Airbrake Operating Lever · Burkhart Grob Luft-Und G103 Twin II and G103A Twin II Acro. Effective Aug 8, 1986 ### Matched by engine (NONE) None in force. ### Historical (superseded or no longer in force) - [AD 2014-15-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-15-02) (historical): Flight Controls · Burkhart Grob Luft-Und G 103 C Twin III SL, G103 Twin II, G103A Twin II Acro and 4 more. Effective Aug 27, 2014 - [AD 2004-08-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-08-13) (historical): Center of gravity release hook attachment brackets · Burkhart Grob Luft-Und G103 Twin Astir, G103 Twin II, G103A Twin II Acro and 1 more. Effective Jun 4, 2004 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (2 in force) - [SAIB CE-08-01](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-08-01): Fuselage, Wing, & Stabilizer Structure. Issued Oct 18, 2007 - [SAIB CE-06-49](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-06-49): . 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 WPR14CA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA063), Dec 8, 2013: Burkhart Grob G 103 Twin II (N3981C), Bryon, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate wing clearance from a runway sign while taxiing. ## FAA accident and incident reports (2) 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 20131208025259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20131208025259I), Dec 8, 2013: Burkhart Grob G 103 TWIN II (N3981C), Byron, CA, Minor damage. Pilot took off from Byron Airport (C83) on his first solo flight. Upon landing and rollout the pilot was close to the left edge of runway R30. Anticipating the… - [Incident 19870308017969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870308017969I), Mar 8, 1987: Grob G103TWNASTIR (N3981C), Llano, CA, Minor damage. Landed short of runway aftermisjudging the approach. ## 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 G 103 TWIN II aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/burkhart-grob-g-103-twin-ii/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. 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