# N505DS: 2001 Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau DG-500 ELAN ORION

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau DG-500 ELAN ORION](https://openairdocs.org/model/glaser-dirks-flugzeugbau-dg-500-elan-orion) (registry code 3802505, 2 seats)
- Engine: [NONE](https://openairdocs.org/engine/none) (registry code 00000)
- Data sheets: [TCDS G08CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G08CE) (DG Aviation GmbH) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 5E215X55
- Year built: 2001
- Type: Glider
- Engine type: None
- Airworthiness: Standard
- Airworthiness date: March 2, 2001
- Certificate issued: April 22, 2019
- Expires: April 30, 2029
- Mode S code: A64CDF
- Registered owner: [Sandhill Soaring Club Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SANDHILL%20SOARING%20CLUB%20INC)
- Location: [Brighton, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Brighton)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 42.5059° N, 83.7812° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 48116, 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=505DS
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N505DS

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): 7 in force

### Matched by airframe (Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau DG-500 ELAN ORION)

- [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 2012-06-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-06-15): Equipment/Furnishing · DG Flugzeugbau DG-500 Elan Orion, DG-500 Elan Trainer, DG-500/20 Elan and 3 more. Effective May 15, 2012
- [AD 2012-06-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-06-13): Fuselage · DG Flugzeugbau DG-500 Elan Orion, DG-500 Elan Trainer, DG-500/20 Elan and 3 more. Effective May 4, 2012
- [AD 2007-21-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-21-01): Bolt of bearing stand 5RU61 · DG Flugzeugbau DG-500 Elan Orion, DG-500 Elan Trainer, DG-500/20 Elan and 3 more. Effective Oct 25, 2007
- [AD 2006-02-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-02-12): Rudder mount assembly · Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau DG-500 Elan Orion, DG-500 Elan Trainer, DG-500/20 Elan and 4 more. Effective Mar 15, 2006
- [AD 2000-23-32](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-23-32): Elevator Control System · DG Flugzeugbau DG-500 Elan Orion, DG-500 Elan Trainer, DG-500/20 Elan and 1 more. Effective Jan 13, 2001

### Matched by engine (NONE)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N505DS.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N505DS.

## Reports on N505DS not matched to an aircraft (1)

They name N505DS, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft.

- [Incident 19920807029839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920807029839I), Aug 7, 1992: Piper PA31P (N505DS), Brunswick, GA, Minor damage. Hard landing. Bounced. Tried go around. Aircraft hit runway with gear up. Suspect wind shear or poor technique.

## 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 Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau DG-500 ELAN ORION aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/glaser-dirks-flugzeugbau-dg-500-elan-orion/aircraft.md
- The NONE engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/none.md

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