# N526TC: 1998 Diamond Aircraft Ind HK 36 TC

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Diamond Aircraft Ind HK 36 TC](https://openairdocs.org/model/diamond-aircraft-ind-hk-36-tc) (registry code 05606TJ, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG](https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng) (registry code 99999)
- Data sheets: [TCDS G07CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G07CE) (Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 36626
- Year built: 1998
- Type: Glider
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, utility
- Airworthiness date: July 22, 1999
- Certificate issued: January 31, 2024
- Expires: January 31, 2031
- Mode S code: A6A0E4
- Registered owner: [N526tc LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N526TC%20LLC)
- Location: [Chicago, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Chicago)
- Owner type: LLC
- Owner's area on the map: 41.9227° N, 87.6472° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 60614, within about a mile (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=526TC
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N526TC

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): 3 in force

### Matched by airframe (Diamond Aircraft Ind HK 36 TC)

- [AD 2012-15-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-15-01): Engine Fuel and Control · Aeromot-Industria Mecanico Metalurgica Ltda. AMT-200 (Super Ximango), HK 36 R SUPER DIMONA, HK 36 TC and 5 more. Effective Aug 14, 2012
- [AD 2012-01-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-01-01): Engine · Aeromot-Industria Mecanico Metalurgica Ltda. AMT-200 (Super Ximango), HK 36 R SUPER DIMONA, HK 36 TC and 5 more. Effective Jan 26, 2012
- [AD 2002-15-01 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-15-01-R1): Long Aileron Push Rods in Both Wings · Diamond Aircraft Industries HK 36 R SUPER DIMONA, HK 36 TC, HK 36 TS and 4 more. Effective Sep 3, 2002

### Matched by engine (Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG)

None in force.

### Historical (superseded or no longer in force)

- [AD 2002-15-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-15-01) (historical): Long Aileron Push Control Rods · Diamond Aircraft Industries H-36 DIMONA, HK 36 R SUPER DIMONA, HK 36 TC and 5 more. Effective Sep 3, 2002

## Information bulletins (advisory) (1 in force)

- [SAIB CE-07-50](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-07-50): Doors. Issued Sep 20, 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 GAA16CA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA391), Jul 20, 2016: Diamond Aircraft Ind HK 36 (N526TC), Blanchester, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the powered glider during the landing roll.

## 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 20160720013699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160720013699A), Jul 20, 2016: Diamond Aircraft Ind Gmbh HK 36 TC (N526TC), Blanchester, OH, Substantial damage. Upon landing rollout on private grass runway, the pilot lost control of aircraft and veered left striking corn on left side of runway. This caused the airplane…

## 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 Diamond Aircraft Ind HK 36 TC aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/diamond-aircraft-ind-hk-36-tc/aircraft.md
- The Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng.md

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