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Aircraft model · Glider · Glider · registry code 3802554

Manufacturer (registry)
DG-FLUGZEUGBAU GMBH
Model
DG-500MB
Registry code
3802554
Registered
2 aircraft
Type
Glider
Engines
1 · 2 cycle
Seats
2
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSG59EU
Holder
DG Aviation GmbH

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 6

1999Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 18

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

2001In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 3

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Registered aircraft · 2

N505JLCoffield Alan · Canyon Lake, CABuilt 1999 · S/N 5E-187B3N505SRAdams Robert L · Eagle River, AKBuilt 1999 · S/N 5E189B4
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NTSB investigations · 2

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 2 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

NTSB ERA19LA260Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDG Flugzeugbau DG-500MB · Robertsdale, ALImpact with trees during the landing approach for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.Aug 24, 2019 · N165MB · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12CA288Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportDg-Flugzeugbau DG-500MB · Richland, WAThe failure of the spoilers to retract because the right wing spoiler’s lower plate became jammed, which resulted in the glider not having enough lift to make it to the runway surface.Jun 24, 2012 · N505JL · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 3

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Accident 20190824011999ADg-Flugzeugbau DG-500MB · Elsanor, ALGlider on approach to landing overshot grass runway fifty feet into tree line at end of runway destroying aircraft. Pilot sustained serious injuries and the passenger received only minor injuries.Aug 24, 2019 · N165MB · Substantial damageAccident 20120624012789ADg-Flugzeugbau DG-500MB · Richland, WA[privacy data omitted] Was completing his 90 day currency in the motor glider and on his final approach to runway 26 with the engine stowed at Richland, WA (rld) thought his altiude was a bit low and tried to move the spoiler lever to retract the spoilers,…Jun 24, 2012 · N505JL · Substantial damageIncident 20020728019099IGlaser DG500MB · Richland, WA(-23) This aircraft is a motorized glider. The engine assembly is raised and lowered by a motorized linear. The jackscrew of the actuator failed and allowed the engine assembly and propeller to make an abrupt and uncommanded retraction while the aircraft was…Jul 28, 2002 · N505JL · Minor damage
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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.

PMA parts · 1

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.

V674UL94UL94 Fuel PlacardSwift Fuels, LLC · PMA PQ04423CE · Modification part · Jun 7, 2020
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  WHERE tcds_number IN ('G59EU')
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