# N502DG: DG Flugzeugbau DG 1000S

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [DG Flugzeugbau DG 1000S](https://openairdocs.org/model/dg-flugzeugbau-dg-1000s) (registry code 3802570, 2 seats)
- Data sheets: [TCDS G15CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G15CE) (DG Aviation GmbH) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 10-171S101
- Type: Glider
- Engine type: None
- Certificate issued: January 20, 2012
- Expires: January 31, 2028
- Mode S code: A641B0
- Registered owner: [US Air Force](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/US%20AIR%20FORCE)
- Location: [U S A F Academy, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/U%20S%20A%20F%20Academy)
- Owner type: Government
- Owner's area on the map: 39.0001° N, 104.8645° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 80840, 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=502DG
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N502DG

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): 4 in force

### Matched by airframe (DG Flugzeugbau DG 1000S)

- [AD 2024-19-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-19-12): Elevator Control System · DG DG-400, DG-500 Elan Orion, DG-500 Elan Trainer and 10 more. Effective Oct 15, 2024
- [AD 2020-13-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-13-09): Cabin Systems · DG Flugzeugbau DG-1000S, DG-1000T, DG-500 Elan Orion and 5 more. Effective Aug 26, 2020
- [AD 2008-23-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-23-06): Bell crank · DG Flugzeugbau DG-1000S and DG-1000T. Effective Nov 26, 2008
- [AD 2006-16-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-16-20): Elevator control at the stabilizer assembly, placard on the fin, and sailplane flight manual. · DG Flugzeugbau DG-1000S. Effective Sep 18, 2006

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N502DG.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N502DG.

## Service difficulty reports (1)

As reported by operators and repair stations. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

- [SDR 2013FA0000123](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000123), Feb 22, 2013: SWITCH. MISINSTALLED. BATTERY SELECTOR SWITCH INSTALLED UPSIDE DOWN FROM FACTORY. THIS WAS ALSO DISCOVERED ON THREE OTHER ACFT. DGFLUG DG1000S SERIAL: 100200

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs)

None matched to this aircraft's models.

## Related

- Other DG Flugzeugbau DG 1000S aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/dg-flugzeugbau-dg-1000s/aircraft.md

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