# Burkhart Grob G103 TWIN ASTIR - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 1660211 - Manufacturer (registry): BURKHART GROB - Model: G103 TWIN ASTIR - Aircraft type: Glider - Category: Glider - Engines: None - Seats: 2 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS G39EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G39EU) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Fiberglas-Technik Rudolf Lindner GmbH & Co. KG - Registered aircraft: 4 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/burkhart-grob-g103-twin-astir 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 2022-03-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-08): Elevator Control System · Fiberglas-Technik Rudolf Lindner G102 ASTIR CS, G103 Twin Astir, G103 Twin II and 3 more. Effective Mar 17, 2022 - [AD 2015-22-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-22-04): Flight Controls · Fiberglas-Technik Rudolf Lindner G103 Twin Astir, G103 Twin II and G103A Twin II Acro. Effective Dec 4, 2015 - [AD 2005-26-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-26-14): Elevator lever. · Burkhart Grob Luft-Und G103 Twin Astir. Effective Feb 6, 2006 - [AD 2005-26-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-26-12): Center of gravity (CG) release hook attachment brackets. · Burkhart Grob Luft-Und G 103 C Twin III SL, G103 Twin Astir, G103 Twin II and 2 more. Effective Feb 6, 2006 - [AD 2003-19-14 R2](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-19-14-R2): Airspeed indicators · Burkhart Grob Luft-Und G103 Twin Astir, G103A Twin II Acro and G103C Twin III Acro. Effective Nov 30, 2005 - [AD 97-24-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-24-10): Airbrake Over-Center Lever · Burkhart Grob Luft-Und G103 Twin Astir. Effective Dec 29, 1997 - [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 95-13-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-13-09): Elevator And Rudder Hinge · Burkhart Grob Luft-Und G103 Twin Astir, G102 ASTIR CS, G102 CLUB ASTIR IIIb and 1 more. Effective Aug 15, 1995 - [AD 94-17-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-17-06): Airbrake Stops Inspection · Burkhart Grob Luft-Und G 103 C Twin III SL, G103 Twin Astir, G103 Twin II and 8 more. Effective Sep 30, 1994 - [AD 91-02-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/91-02-04): Aileron Control System · Burkhart Grob Luft-Und G103 Twin Astir, G103 Twin II and G103A Twin II Acro. Effective Feb 8, 1991 - [AD 90-02-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-02-09): Wing Spar Spigots · Burkhart Grob Luft-Und G103 Twin Astir, G103 Twin II and G103A Twin II Acro. Effective Feb 5, 1990 - [AD 88-12-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-12-08): Tow-Hook Knob · Burkhart Grob Luft-Und G103 Twin Astir, G103 Twin II and G103A Twin II Acro. Effective Jun 9, 1988 - [AD 86-18-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-18-09): Rudder Control Lever · Burkhart Grob Luft-Und G103 Twin Astir. Effective Sep 15, 1986 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 2003-19-14 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-19-14-R1) (historical): Structural Integrity of Fuselage · Burkhart Grob Luft-Und G103 Twin Astir, G103A Twin II Acro and G103C Twin III Acro. Effective Aug 12, 2004 - [AD 2004-08-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-08-13) (historical): Center of gravity release hook attachment brackets · Burkhart Grob Luft-Und G103 Twin Astir, G103 Twin II, G103A Twin II Acro and 1 more. Effective Jun 4, 2004 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (1) - [SAIB CE-08-01](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-08-01): Fuselage, Wing, & Stabilizer Structure. Issued Oct 18, 2007 ## Registered aircraft (4) - [N103NS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N103NS): [Nutmeg Soaring Assoc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NUTMEG%20SOARING%20ASSOC), [Freehold, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Freehold), built 1978, S/N 3096 - [N107SE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N107SE): [Evo 84 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EVO%2084%20LLC), [Bend, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Bend), built 1977, S/N 3021 - [N72EJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N72EJ): [Lakeland Aero Club Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAKELAND%20AERO%20CLUB%20INC), [Lakeland, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Lakeland), built 1979, S/N 3253-T-30 - [N792TW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N792TW): [Utah Soaring Association Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/UTAH%20SOARING%20ASSOCIATION%20INC), [Mapleton, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Mapleton), built 1978, S/N 3184 ## 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 ERA18TA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18TA267), Sep 22, 2018: Grob G103 Twin Astir (N72EJ), Groveland, FL, minor damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's failure to relinquish the flight controls during landing when the flight instructor told him to do so, and the instructor’s subsequent inability to properly control 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. - [Incident 20190531005529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190531005529I), May 31, 2019: Burkhart Grob G103 TWIN ASTIR (N107SE), North Plains, OR, Minor damage. Pilot in command (PIC) departed under tow in grob 103 twin astir, N107SE, solo from the front seat. Released at altitude of 4,000 feet above ground level.… - [Incident 20180922019189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180922019189I), Sep 22, 2018: Burkhart Grob G103 TWIN ASTIR (N72EJ), Clermont, FL, Minor damage. Upon landing, student did not respond to "I have controls", student would not relinquish controls and made hard landing. ## PMA parts (OpenAirDocs) (6) 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. - [APS66-10500](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID154941841320221020170251.0001): Brake Lining. Aviation Products Systems Inc · PMA PQ3830CE · Replaces 066-10500 · Aug 10, 2022 - [APS105-00200](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID130876097920221020170426.0001): Rivet. Aviation Products Systems Inc · PMA PQ3830CE · Replaces 105-00200 · Aug 10, 2022 - [APS175-02601](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/EDCA8065EDD3EB8A8525703C006B15A2.0001): Brake Disc- Stainless. Aviation Products Systems Inc · Replaces 75-27, 164-02601 · May 7, 2002 - [APS164-02601](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/CB62D5FE01AD30B28525703C006B1585.0001): Brake Disc. Aviation Products Systems Inc · Replaces AA-26A, SB164-02601, 164-02601 · May 7, 2002 - [APS105-0200](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/412BF79D411D4C418525703C006B1579.0001): Rivet. Aviation Products Systems Inc · Replaces AP105-2, SB105-0200, ES-105-2, 0105-0200 · May 7, 2002 - [APS66-10500](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/00DF9944342EABB98525703C006B15C1.0001): Brake Lining. Aviation Products Systems Inc · Replaces AP66-105, SB66-10500, ES-66-30-FM… · May 7, 2002 ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Burkhart Grob Flugzeugbau G103 TWIN ASTIR](https://openairdocs.org/model/burkhart-grob-flugzeugbau-g103-twin-astir): 35 registered aircraft, registry code 1660202 --- 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.