# Dg-Flugzeugbau DG-500MB - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 3802554 - Manufacturer (registry): DG-FLUGZEUGBAU GMBH - Model: DG-500MB - Aircraft type: Glider - Category: Glider - Engines: 1 · 2 cycle - Seats: 2 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS G59EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G59EU) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: DG Aviation GmbH - Registered aircraft: 2 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/dg-flugzeugbau-dg-500mb 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 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 2021-24-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-24-19): Engine Fuel and Control · DG Flugzeugbau DG-500MB and DG-1000M. Effective Jan 27, 2022 - [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 2018-10-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-10-09): Engine fuel and control · DG Flugzeugbau DG-1000M and DG-500MB. Effective Jun 26, 2018 - [AD 2018-07-22](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-07-22): Engine · DG Flugzeugbau DG-1000M and DG-500MB. Effective May 25, 2018 - [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 2013-22-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-22-12): Engine Starting · DG Flugzeugbau DG-500MB, DG-800A and DG-800B. Effective Nov 18, 2013 - [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 2009-24-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-24-16): Starting · DG Flugzeugbau DG-500MB, DG-800B and DG-808C. Effective Dec 21, 2009 - [AD 2008-17-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-17-08): Extension retraction mechanism · DG Flugzeugbau DG-500MB. Effective Sep 23, 2008 - [AD 2007-26-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-26-15): Spindle drive · DG Flugzeugbau DG-500MB. Effective Feb 7, 2008 - [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 2007-17-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-17-08): Hub · DG Flugzeugbau DG-500MB and DG-800B. Effective Sep 10, 2007 - [AD 2005-26-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-26-11): Starter ring gear to the lower drive belt pulley adapter. · DG Flugzeugbau DG-500MB and DG-800B. Effective Feb 7, 2006 - [AD 2005-10-23](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-10-23): Propeller · DG Flugzeugbau DG-500MB and DG-800B. Effective Jun 30, 2005 - [AD 2004-18-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-18-12): Engine pylon extension/retraction Warner LA10 spindle drive · DG Flugzeugbau DG-500MB. Effective Oct 22, 2004 - [AD 2001-05-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-05-01): Circuit Breaker and Drive Belt Modification · DG Flugzeugbau DG-500MB. Effective Apr 27, 2001 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 2017-11-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-11-03) (historical): Engine Fuel & Control · DG Flugzeugbau DG-500MB. Effective Jun 29, 2017 - [AD 2017-08-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-08-09) (historical): Engine · DG Flugzeugbau DG-500MB. Effective May 26, 2017 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (3) - [SAIB CE-06-42](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-06-42): . Issued Apr 18, 2006 - [SAIB CE-05-86](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-05-86): . Issued Sep 20, 2005 - [SAIB CE-03-58](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-03-58): . Issued Sep 26, 2003 ## Registered aircraft (2) - [N505JL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N505JL): [Coffield Alan](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COFFIELD%20ALAN), [Canyon Lake, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Canyon%20Lake), built 1999, S/N 5E-187B3 - [N505SR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N505SR): [Adams Robert L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ADAMS%20ROBERT%20L), [Eagle River, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Eagle%20River), built 1999, S/N 5E189B4 ## NTSB investigations (2) 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 ERA19LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA260), Aug 24, 2019: DG Flugzeugbau DG-500MB (N165MB), Robertsdale, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: Impact with trees during the landing approach for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB WPR12CA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA288), Jun 24, 2012: Dg-Flugzeugbau DG-500MB (N505JL), Richland, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The 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. ## FAA accident and incident reports (3) 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 20190824011999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190824011999A), Aug 24, 2019: Dg-Flugzeugbau Gmbh DG-500MB (N165MB), Elsanor, AL, Substantial damage. Glider on approach to landing overshot grass runway fifty feet into tree line at end of runway destroying aircraft. Pilot sustained serious injuries and the… - [Accident 20120624012789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120624012789A), Jun 24, 2012: Dg-Flugzeugbau Gmbh DG-500MB (N505JL), Richland, WA, Substantial damage. [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… - [Incident 20020728019099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020728019099I), Jul 28, 2002: Glaser DG500MB (N505JL), Richland, WA, Minor damage. (-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… ## PMA parts (OpenAirDocs) (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. - [V674UL94](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/E1C1EF6CEE5DC2EE862585990051C803.0001): UL94 Fuel Placard. 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