# Glaser-Dirks DG-400M/17

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 3802550
- Manufacturer (registry): GLASER-DIRKS
- Model: DG-400M/17
- Aircraft type: Glider
- Category: Glider
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 3
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/glaser-dirks-dg-400m-17

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.

None matched.

## Registered aircraft (3)

- [N40Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N40Z): [Pinnell Benjamin D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PINNELL%20BENJAMIN%20D), [Boulder, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Boulder), S/N 4-144
- [N488DR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N488DR): [Robinson Douglas J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROBINSON%20DOUGLAS%20J), [Dayton, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Dayton), S/N 4-88
- [N9966C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9966C): [Bcw Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BCW%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Sigourney, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Sigourney), built 1986, S/N 4-189

## 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 DEN86LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA127), May 4, 1986: Glaser-Dirks DG-400 (N40Z), Longmont, CO, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

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 19860504019689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860504019689A), May 4, 1986: Amtr DG400 (N40Z), Longmont, CO, Substantial damage. Could not restart the engine of the glider. Struck a tree on landing. This type engine is routinely hard to start.

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