# N88DM: Glaser-Dirks DG-500M

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Glaser-Dirks DG-500M](https://openairdocs.org/model/glaser-dirks-dg-500m) (registry code 3802552, 2 seats)
- Data sheets: [TCDS G59EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G59EU) (DG Aviation GmbH) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 5E97M43
- Type: Glider
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Certificate issued: November 2, 2021
- Expires: November 30, 2028
- Mode S code: AC1BD3
- Registered owner: [Garcia Roberto P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GARCIA%20ROBERTO%20P)
- Location: [Spring Hill, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Spring%20Hill)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 28.3702° N, 82.5107° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 34610, within about 5 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=88DM
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N88DM

From the FAA registry file of October 22, 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): 12 in force

### Matched by airframe (Glaser-Dirks DG-500M)

- [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 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 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 98-15-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-15-20): Center of Gravity Tow Release cable Pulley · DG Flugzeugbau DG-500M. Effective Sep 9, 1998
- [AD 98-12-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-12-04): Rudder Gap Seal · DG Flugzeugbau DG-500M. Effective Jul 21, 1998
- [AD 98-04-30](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-04-30): Propeller Mounting Plate Crack Inspection · DG Flugzeugbau DG-500M. Effective May 15, 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 96-04-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-04-12): Airbrake Control Hook-Up Shaft · DG Flugzeugbau DG-500M. Effective Mar 29, 1996

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

- [SAIB CE-06-42](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-06-42): . Issued Apr 18, 2006
- [SAIB CE-05-85](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-05-85): . Issued Sep 20, 2005

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N88DM.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N88DM.

## 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 N88DM

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N88DM before.

- [Cancelled 1995-02-16](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N88DM-1995-02-16): Cessna 421B, S/N 421B0574. Triennial form not returned. Owner: [Federated Rural Electric Ins Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FEDERATED%20RURAL%20ELECTRIC%20INS%20CORP), [Shawnee Mission, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Shawnee%20Mission)

## Related

- Other Glaser-Dirks DG-500M aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/glaser-dirks-dg-500m/aircraft.md

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