# N427BG: 1982 Burkhart Grob Flugzeugbau G103 TWIN ASTIR

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Burkhart Grob Flugzeugbau G103 TWIN ASTIR](https://openairdocs.org/model/burkhart-grob-flugzeugbau-g103-twin-astir) (registry code 1660202, 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: 3739
- Year built: 1982
- Type: Glider
- Engine type: None
- Airworthiness: Standard, glider
- Airworthiness date: November 3, 1982
- Certificate issued: December 13, 2005
- Expires: January 31, 2029
- Mode S code: A515C0
- Registered owner: [Albuquerque Soaring Club Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALBUQUERQUE%20SOARING%20CLUB%20INC)
- Location: [Albuquerque, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Albuquerque)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 35.0845° N, 106.6511° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Albuquerque, NM, within about 8 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=427BG
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N427BG

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): 13 in force

### Matched by airframe (Burkhart Grob Flugzeugbau G103 TWIN ASTIR)

- [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 2005-26-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-26-14): Elevator lever. · Burkhart Grob Luft-Und G103 Twin Astir. Effective Feb 6, 2006
- [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 2003-19-14 R2](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-19-14-R2): Airspeed indicators · Burkhart Grob Luft-Und G103 Twin Astir, G103A Twin II Acro and G103C Twin III Acro. Effective Nov 30, 2005
- [AD 97-24-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-24-10): Airbrake Over-Center Lever · Burkhart Grob Luft-Und G103 Twin Astir. Effective Dec 29, 1997
- [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 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 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 86-18-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-18-09): Rudder Control Lever · Burkhart Grob Luft-Und G103 Twin Astir. Effective Sep 15, 1986

### Matched by engine (NONE)

None in force.

### Historical (superseded or no longer in force)

- [AD 2003-19-14 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-19-14-R1) (historical): Structural Integrity of Fuselage · Burkhart Grob Luft-Und G103 Twin Astir, G103A Twin II Acro and G103C Twin III Acro. Effective Aug 12, 2004
- [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) (1 in force)

- [SAIB CE-08-01](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-08-01): Fuselage, Wing, & Stabilizer Structure. Issued Oct 18, 2007

## 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 FTW98LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA244), May 23, 1998: Burkhart Grob 103 (N427BG), Briggs, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's misjudgment of the distance and altitude. Factors were the lack of thermal lift and his diverted attention while on downwind.

## 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 19980523015449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980523015449A), May 23, 1998: Grob G103TWNASTIR (N427BG), Briggs, TX, Substantial damage. Released tow early due traffic. Impacted short of rwy trying to return. Broke off empannage. (.4)the glider pilot had released the glider from the tow plane…

## 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 G103 TWIN ASTIR aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/burkhart-grob-flugzeugbau-g103-twin-astir/aircraft.md
- The NONE engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/none.md

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