# Bolkow PHOEBUS B-1 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 1403012 - Manufacturer (registry): BOLKOW - Model: PHOEBUS B-1 - Aircraft type: Glider - Category: Glider - Engines: None - Seats: 1 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 60 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS G16EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G16EU) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Airbus Defence and Space GmbH - Registered aircraft: 2 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/bolkow-phoebus-b-1 Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. - [AD 75-18-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-18-01): Rudder Control · Entwicklungsgemeinschaft Sport- und Segelflug Phoebus A1 and Phoebus B1. Effective Aug 18, 1975 - [AD 70-21-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/70-21-03): Chute Coupling · Entwicklungsgemeinschaft Sport- und Segelflug Phoebus A1, Phoebus B1 and Phoebus C. Effective Nov 5, 1970 ## Registered aircraft (2) - [N3XQ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3XQ): [White Edgar C Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WHITE%20EDGAR%20C%20JR), [High Point, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/High%20Point), built 1969, S/N 911 - [N90857](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N90857): [Kennedy Michael R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KENNEDY%20MICHAEL%20R), [Los Angeles, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Los%20Angeles), built 1965, S/N 715 ## 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 WPR19LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA191), Jul 17, 2019: Bolkow Phoebus (N112AJ), Alvord Desert, OR, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: Pilot’s failure to properly respond to a slack towline during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control of the glider. ## FAA accident and incident reports (2) 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 20190717015259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190717015259A), Jul 17, 2019: Bolkow PHOEBUS B-1 (N112AJ), Alvord Desert, OR, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Witness statement: during an auto tow takeoff the aircraft was between 100 and 150 feet AGL. The aircraft suddenly pitched up, rolled left and impacted the… - [Accident 19780416026671A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780416026671A), Apr 16, 1978: Entwic PHOEBUSC (N421F), Butler, PA, Substantial damage ## PMA parts (OpenAirDocs) (820, first 50) Current parts manufacturer approvals (PMA): parts the FAA has approved companies to make as replacements or modifications. Each record lists its models as free text; OpenAirDocs matched them to this model on its data sheet, so check the FAA record before relying on it. Newest first. - [117-0100-2](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID170348375920260923124203.0001): Air ConditioningSystem. Air Comm Corporation · PMA PQ0072NM · Replaces 117-0100-2 · Aug 31, 2026 - [MDLDL-117H](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID147083224420260923124155.0001): Cockpit Heater & Windshield Defroster System. Air Comm Corporation · PMA PQ0072NM · Modification part · Aug 31, 2026 - [3501CC-2030-4](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID183709630520260930214916.0001): Window Assy, Fwd Door Cabin Comfort RH (Reduced). Tech Tool Plastics Inc · PMA PQ0504SW · Modification part · Aug 27, 2026 - [3501CC-2030-3](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID176184564320260930214915.0001): Window Assy, Fwd Door Cabin Comfort LH (Reduced). Tech Tool Plastics Inc · PMA PQ0504SW · Modification part · Aug 27, 2026 - [3501CC-2030-5](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID161806359420260930214916.0001): Window Assy, Fwd Door Cabin Comfort w/Slide LH (Reduced). Tech Tool Plastics Inc · PMA PQ0504SW · Modification part · Aug 27, 2026 - [3501CC-2030-6](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID100222396920260930214917.0001): Window Assy, Fwd Door Cabin Comfort w/Slide RH (Reduced). Tech Tool Plastics Inc · PMA PQ0504SW · Modification part · Aug 27, 2026 - [117-0100-2](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID124230187520250213205359.0001): Air ConditioningSystem. Air Comm Corporation · PMA PQ0072NM · Replaces 117-0100-2 · Feb 10, 2025 - [MDLDL-117H](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID119071106320250213205343.0001): Cockpit Heater & Windshield Defroster System. Air Comm Corporation · PMA PQ0072NM · Modification part · Feb 10, 2025 - [TAU03323](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID124920350120240221143035.0001): AV/Cabin Heat Kit. Hartzell Propeller LLC · PMA PQ2040CE · Modification part · Dec 14, 2023 - [200-062-01](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID183244538620220811112035.0001): E-74 Load Weigh System. Onboard Systems International · PMA PQ0055NM · Modification part · Jul 28, 2022 - [153510-000170](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID741095229520220214173414.0001): ASM, AIRS-400. Appareo Systems LLC · PMA PQ4000CE · Modification part · Feb 21, 2022 - [251015-000338](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID638608119620220214173415.0001): Connector, SMA to SMB. Appareo Systems LLC · PMA PQ4000CE · Modification part · Feb 21, 2022 - [109090-000243](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID340309259920220214173413.0001): SD Card 128GB 3DI-Temp. Appareo Systems LLC · PMA PQ4000CE · Modification part · Feb 21, 2022 - [35070-000506](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID176497490820220214173418.0001): Bracket, Installation, AIRS-400. Appareo Systems LLC · PMA PQ4000CE · Modification part · Feb 21, 2022 - [252005-000037](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID150097022520220214173416.0001): Antenna, LTE/GPS. Appareo Systems LLC · PMA PQ4000CE · Modification part · Feb 21, 2022 - [353050-000092](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID112970015920220214173417.0001): Harness, Power, AIRS-400. Appareo Systems LLC · PMA PQ4000CE · Modification part · Feb 21, 2022 - [MDL 771-9042](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/5512FD43D2488ADE8625855E0055B734.0001): ROFU Litter. Air Methods Corp International · PMA PQ1816NM · Modification part · Jul 29, 2019 - [MDL 771-9066](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/4D30623EBAA53D7F8625855E0055B76F.0001): Stryker MX-PRO R3 Litter. Air Methods Corp International · PMA PQ1816NM · Modification part · Jul 29, 2019 - [MDL 771-9068](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/39EE450E60306C928625855E0055B7AB.0001): Ferno 35-P Litter. Air Methods Corp International · PMA PQ1816NM · Modification part · Jul 29, 2019 - [95320010-01](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/16A9D77F99BC08888625836A0051824E.0001): Autopilot Control Panel. Safran Electronics & Defense Avionics USA LLC · PMA PQ2138SW · Replaces 95320010-01 · Aug 16, 2018 - [All parts in Kit No ETM1000](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/9E251A3C44D297F886258331007021B0.0001): AKV Inc. Exceedence and Trend Monitoring System. AKV Inc · PMA PQ2418NM · Modification part · Aug 6, 2018 - [350A82-1652-18](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DE1FE9FE70F15EA1862583370055D6CB.0001): FLIR 380 HD w/o Monitor. Airbus Helicopters, Inc. · PMA PQ0333SW · Modification part · Jul 19, 2018 - [350A82-1652-19](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DCD41AB29F05BBF2862583370055D6D6.0001): FLIR 380 HDC w/o Monitor. Airbus Helicopters, Inc. · PMA PQ0333SW · Modification part · Jul 19, 2018 - [350A82-1652-17](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/98C5A94708BD6E09862583370055D6BF.0001): FLIR U8500 w/o Monitor. Airbus Helicopters, Inc. · PMA PQ0333SW · Modification part · Jul 19, 2018 - [98023502-3001](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F7E50030BA61D7118625829500627EFA.0001): Eurocopter AS350B2 NVG Modification Kit. REB Technologies Inc · PMA PQ1018SW · Modification part · Apr 15, 2018 - [98023502-1007](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F747A5EA2055CD698625829500627EF9.0001): Eurocopter AS350B2 NVG Modification Kit. REB Technologies Inc · PMA PQ1018SW · Modification part · Apr 15, 2018 - [98023502-5005](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/9DEFD90DF76F4BF98625829500627EFE.0001): Airbus Helicopters AS350B2 NVG Modification Kit. REB Technologies Inc · PMA PQ1018SW · Modification part · Apr 15, 2018 - [98023502-3003](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/8F1281C2C7DC66418625829500627F00.0001): Airbus Helicopters AS350B2 NVG Modification Kit. REB Technologies Inc · PMA PQ1018SW · Modification part · Apr 15, 2018 - [98023502-5004](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/3B09D8B952FA0EA68625829500627EFD.0001): Eurocopter AS350B2 NVG Modification Kit. REB Technologies Inc · PMA PQ1018SW · Modification part · Apr 15, 2018 - [98020117-1001](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/2E10E42E476A9D75862582520053782C.0001): NVG Cockpit Mod. BK 117, A1, A3, A4, B1, B2 and C1. REB Technologies Inc · PMA PQ1018SW · Modification part · Feb 13, 2018 - [350A82-1652-09](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FF72FBB8A7915D148625822D00675134.0001): Installation Ultra 7500 Flir System w/Meeker ISO Collar. Airbus Helicopters, Inc. · PMA PQ0333SW · Modification part · Jan 16, 2018 - [355A82-1072-04](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FF4C56A251ED85338625822D00674E47.0001): Quick Change Crew Seat. Airbus Helicopters, Inc. · PMA PQ0333SW · Modification part · Jan 16, 2018 - [155A73-0006-01](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FF1D15F1925600A98625822D00675214.0001): Installation of Garmin Global Positioning System (GPS) 500. Airbus Helicopters, Inc. · PMA PQ0333SW · Modification part · Jan 16, 2018 - [350A82-1004-01](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FE926F4FD08A5BAB8625822D00674B1B.0001): Electric Gyro Instruments. Airbus Helicopters, Inc. · PMA PQ0333SW · Modification part · Jan 16, 2018 - [355A82-1008-01](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FDA408EE97C3DF468625822D00674C29.0001): Dual or Single Fore and Aft Fixed Litter. Airbus Helicopters, Inc. · PMA PQ0333SW · Modification part · Jan 16, 2018 - [350A82-1588-07](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FD3B9E386D9BFA558625822D00674F24.0001): FLIR 2000 Infrared Imaging System. Airbus Helicopters, Inc. · PMA PQ0333SW · Modification part · Jan 16, 2018 - [350A82-1069-02](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FC2D1E767804B31F8625822D00674EA4.0001): Nightsun of Starburst Searchlight. Airbus Helicopters, Inc. · PMA PQ0333SW · Modification part · Jan 16, 2018 - [350A82-1576-03](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FBCD17B7DFF8CBBF8625822D00674BB2.0001): Belly Strobe. Airbus Helicopters, Inc. · PMA PQ0333SW · Modification part · Jan 16, 2018 - [117A82-0003-01](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FB0618BF55E44A918625822D0067501C.0001): Steerable and/or Supplemental Landing Light System. Airbus Helicopters, Inc. · PMA PQ0333SW · Modification part · Jan 16, 2018 - [AHC/81R-E-020-N](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F9F6E9D3E543A7BE8625822D00674D1E.0001): Exterior Markings. Airbus Helicopters, Inc. · PMA PQ0333SW · Modification part · Jan 16, 2018 - [350A82-1579-11](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F9DC12AD2A905D1D8625822D00674D4B.0001): Installation AS350 B2 w/Concorde RG350 Battery Post AMS. Airbus Helicopters, Inc. · PMA PQ0333SW · Modification part · Jan 16, 2018 - [350A73-0591- 20](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F90A3AFB8055CC938625822D00674D64.0001): Fwd Battery Hold Down. Airbus Helicopters, Inc. · PMA PQ0333SW · Modification part · Jan 16, 2018 - [350A82-1652-07](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F8C39329AC3CD7668625822D0067512E.0001): Installation Ultra 7000 Flir System. Airbus Helicopters, Inc. · PMA PQ0333SW · Modification part · Jan 16, 2018 - [350A73-1562-09](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F89F80EA9618B8F98625822D00674EA0.0001): Nightsun of Starburst Searchlight. Airbus Helicopters, Inc. · PMA PQ0333SW · Modification part · Jan 16, 2018 - [355A82-1031-01](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F87DD457DDDBADCE8625822D00674CF7.0001): Dual Patient Oxygen. Airbus Helicopters, Inc. · PMA PQ0333SW · Modification part · Jan 16, 2018 - [350A82-1069-13](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F856A9B40C95313E8625822D00674EB2.0001): Nightsun of Starburst Searchlight. Airbus Helicopters, Inc. · PMA PQ0333SW · Modification part · Jan 16, 2018 - [155A73-0006-03](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F8337B4F6C573F8A8625822D00675215.0001): Installation of Garmin Global Positioning System (GPS) 500. Airbus Helicopters, Inc. · PMA PQ0333SW · Modification part · Jan 16, 2018 - [355A82-1055-04](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F7A93CC8DAAB2ED78625822D00674E0D.0001): Crew Door / Sliding Door Handle. Airbus Helicopters, Inc. · PMA PQ0333SW · Modification part · Jan 16, 2018 - [350A82-1025-01](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F79B36778260208C8625822D00674B9C.0001): 2 Diameter Turn and Slip Indicator. Airbus Helicopters, Inc. · PMA PQ0333SW · Modification part · Jan 16, 2018 - [AHC/81R-E-020-N4](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F737F4509CB076A38625822D00674D23.0001): Exterior Markings. Airbus Helicopters, Inc. · PMA PQ0333SW · Modification part · Jan 16, 2018 All of them: https://openairdocs.org/model/bolkow-phoebus-b-1/pma.md ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Waggon-Und Maschinenbau PHOEBUS B1](https://openairdocs.org/model/waggon-und-maschinenbau-phoebus-b1): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 9620210 - [Entwicklungsgemeinschaft PHOEBUS B1](https://openairdocs.org/model/entwicklungsgemeinschaft-phoebus-b1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 3321206 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.