# N493SW: 2021 Distar CZ A S SAMBA XXL

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Distar CZ A S SAMBA XXL](https://openairdocs.org/model/distar-cz-a-s-samba-xxl) (registry code 06001CE, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Rotax 912ULS series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-912uls-series) (registry code 55572)
- Serial number: SAXLD 114
- Year built: 2021
- Type: Glider
- Engine type: 4 cycle
- Airworthiness: Light sport, glider
- Airworthiness date: April 23, 2022
- Certificate issued: June 27, 2025
- Expires: June 30, 2032
- Mode S code: A61CE2
- Owner type: LLC
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=493SW
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N493SW

From the FAA registry file of October 21, 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. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Rotax 912ULS model are included.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 0 in force

### Matched by airframe (Distar CZ A S SAMBA XXL)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Rotax 912ULS series)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N493SW.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N493SW.

## Service difficulty reports (8)

As reported by operators and repair stations.

- [SDR SWIA200311951](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200311951), May 8, 2003: BULB. BURNED OUT. RT WING EXTERIOR EMERGENCY LIGHTS HAVE FORWARD LIGHT OVER WING AND LIGHT JUST AFT OF SERVICE DOOR INOP. REPLACED LAMPS FOR FORWARD EXTERIOR EMERGENCY LIGHT AT W
- [SDR SWIA200311952](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200311952), May 7, 2003: LIGHT. INOPERATIVE. ONE FLOOR LEVEL EMERGENCY LIGHT STRIP IS INOP. REMOVED AND REPLACED FLOOR LEVEL EMERGENCY LIGHT STRIP IAW 33-51-01. OPS CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR SWIA200211416](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200211416), Oct 29, 2002: WARNING SYSTEM. ACTIVATED. WHEN SELECTING FLAPS FROM 20 DEGREES TO 30 DEGREES, WE RECEIVED A ''FLAPS FAIL'' MESSAGE. PERFORMED QRH PROCEDURE AND LANDED WITH FLAPS AT 20 DEGREES. COMPLIED 
- [SDR SWIA200211181](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200211181), Jul 18, 2002: INTERCOSTAL. CRACKED. DISCOVERED DURING C-CHECK, FS 625.30 STR 15L INTERCOSTAL ANGLE CRACKED. NEW INTERCOSTAL ANGLE INSTALLED IAW CRJ SRM 51-40-11.
- [SDR SWIA200211038](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200211038), Jul 10, 2002: WIRE. DISCONNECTED. ON PREFLIGHT, AFT 6 ROWS OF FLOOR EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOP. RECONNECTED WIRES TO AFT PORTION OF FLOOR EMERGENCY LIGHTS. OPS CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR SWIA200211001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200211001), Jul 2, 2002: LIGHT. CONTAMINATED. FOUR SECTIONS IN A ROW OF EMERGENCY FLOOR LIGHTING ARE INOP. FOUND MOISTURE IN THE EMERGENCY FLOOR LIGHT TRACK. CLEANED MOISTURE OUT OF LIGHT STRIPS. REINSTALLE
- [SDR SWIA200210628](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200210628), Jan 30, 2002: GEARBOX. FAULTY. RT REV CAUTION ICON ON N1 GAUGE IN FLIGHT WITH REV UNSAFE CAUTION MESSAGE AFTER LIFTOFF. REMOVED AND REPLACED RT ENGINES THROTTLE GEAR BOX ASSEMBLY.
- [SDR SWIA200210573](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200210573), Jan 22, 2002: WINDSHIELD. CRACKED. RIGHT WINDSHIELD CRACKED. REMOVED AND REPLACED RIGHT WINDSHIELD. PRESSURIZED AIRCRAFT. LEAK CHECKS GOOD.

## Related

- Other Distar CZ A S SAMBA XXL aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/distar-cz-a-s-samba-xxl/aircraft.md
- STCs for the Distar CZ A S SAMBA XXL: https://openairdocs.org/model/distar-cz-a-s-samba-xxl/stcs.md
- The Rotax 912ULS series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-912uls-series.md

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