# N4425Y: 1983 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: 3820
- Year built: 1983
- Type: Glider
- Engine type: None
- Airworthiness: Standard, glider
- Airworthiness date: August 23, 1983
- Certificate issued: December 5, 2023
- Expires: December 31, 2030
- Mode S code: A55529
- Registered owner: [Rudloff Uwe K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RUDLOFF%20UWE%20K)
- Location: [Lake Village, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Lake%20Village)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 41.1120° N, 87.4249° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 46349, within about 5 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=4425Y
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4425Y

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 CHI07LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA005), Oct 8, 2006: Burkhart Grob G103 (N4425Y), Lake Village, IN, substantial damage. Probable cause: Inadequate visual lookout by the pilot. A factor associated with the accident was that neither airplane was equipped with communications equipment.

## 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 20090907049989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090907049989I), Sep 7, 2009: Burkhart Gr G103 TWIN A (N4425Y), Lake Village, IN, No damage. On September 7th, 2009, at approximately 1600 local time the Burkhart grob flugzeugbau glider, registration N4425Y, piloted by paul m. cantwell was being towed…
- [Incident 19991127039599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991127039599I), Nov 27, 1999: Grob G103TWNASTIR (N4425Y), Jacksonville, FL, Minor damage. N4425Y, a glinder was being towed for takeoff on RWY7 at Herlong arpt. The tow plane was not aligned with the runway center line, thereby allowing the glider…

## 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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