# N57Y: Glaser-Dirks DG-400

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Glaser-Dirks DG-400](https://openairdocs.org/model/glaser-dirks-dg-400) (registry code 3802510, 1 seats)
- Engine: [Bombardier ROTAX (ALL)](https://openairdocs.org/engine/bombardier-rotax-all) (registry code 09050)
- Data sheets: [TCDS G52EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G52EU) (DG Aviation GmbH) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 4-142
- Type: Glider
- Engine type: 2 cycle
- Airworthiness: Experimental, exhibition
- Airworthiness date: June 12, 1991
- Certificate issued: August 16, 2023
- Expires: August 31, 2030
- Mode S code: A74E36
- Registered owners: [Allemann Rudolph T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALLEMANN%20RUDOLPH%20T), [Allemann Mary A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALLEMANN%20MARY%20A)
- Location: [Richland, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Richland)
- Owner type: Co-owned
- Owner's area on the map: 46.3288° N, 119.2993° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 99354, 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=57Y
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N57Y

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 (Glaser-Dirks DG-400)

- [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 2017-13-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-13-06): Fuel · DG Flugzeugbau DG-400, DG-500M, DG-500MB and 2 more. Effective Jul 31, 2017
- [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 2002-14-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-14-18): Propeller Mount Plate · DG Flugzeugbau DG-400 and DG-800A. Effective Aug 23, 2002
- [AD 98-19-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-19-17): Powerplant Mount and Propeller Mount · DG Flugzeugbau DG-400. Effective Oct 30, 1998
- [AD 98-17-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-17-03): Propeller Shaft · DG Flugzeugbau DG-400. Effective Sep 26, 1998
- [AD 98-13-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-13-06): Bungees for Left Engine Restraining Cable and Bowden Cable of Rear Engine Door · DG Flugzeugbau DG-400. Effective Aug 2, 1998
- [AD 98-13-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-13-04): Airbrake control System Inspection · Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau DG-100 and DG-400. Effective Aug 2, 1998
- [AD 98-11-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-11-18): Upper Rubber Shock Mounts · DG Flugzeugbau DG-400. Effective Jul 10, 1998
- [AD 98-11-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-11-17): Bosch Electrical System Regulator · DG Flugzeugbau DG-400. Effective Jul 10, 1998
- [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 88-02-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-02-02): Spindle Motor · DG-400. Effective Jan 22, 1988
- [AD 87-26-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-26-09): Engine Cable Terminal Connectors · DG Flugzeugbau DG-400. Effective Dec 23, 1987

### Matched by engine (Bombardier ROTAX (ALL))

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory) (2 in force)

- [SAIB CE-05-85](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-05-85): . Issued Sep 20, 2005
- [SAIB CE-00-10](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-00-10): . Issued Dec 17, 1999

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N57Y.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N57Y.

## Reports on N57Y not matched to an aircraft (1)

They name N57Y, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft.

- [Incident 19900612031349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900612031349I), Jun 12, 1990: Schler ASW20 (N57Y), Minden, NV, Minor damage. On rollout pilot steered glider into the obstacle free zone striking his daughter with wing tip. Sun in his eyes.

## 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.

## Earlier aircraft with N57Y

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N57Y before.

- [Cancelled 1933-08-14](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N57Y-1933-08-14): Cessna CR-3, S/N 3. Owner: [Livingston Airways Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LIVINGSTON%20AIRWAYS%20CORP), [Waterloo, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Waterloo)

## Related

- Other Glaser-Dirks DG-400 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/glaser-dirks-dg-400/aircraft.md
- The Bombardier ROTAX (ALL) engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/bombardier-rotax-all.md

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