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Glaser-Dirks DG-500M

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Aircraft model · Glider · Glider · registry code 3802552

Manufacturer (registry)
GLASER-DIRKS
Model
DG-500M
Registry code
3802552
Registered
5 aircraft
Type
Glider
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
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 · 7

1990Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 12

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

1996In forceSuperseded2026
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  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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Information bulletins that may apply · 2

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Registered aircraft · 5

N11KBLeonard Steven E · Wichita, KSS/N 6-79 M26N503VKleinhempel Uwe · Minden, NVBuilt 1990 · S/N 5E24 M12N505GGWxca LLC · Edmonds, WAS/N 5E161M61N577SFMuseum Of Flight Foundation · Seattle, WABuilt 1995 · S/N 5E143M57N88DMGarcia Roberto P · Spring Hill, FLS/N 5E97M43
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  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 1

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

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 1 case with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB LAX91LA229Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlaser-Dirks DG-500M · Minden, NVAn engine failure produced as a result of the pilot improperly adjusting the carburetor mixture jet.May 25, 1991 · N503V · Substantial damage
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('3802552')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 2

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

Incident 20090629011299IGlaser DG500M · Bozeman, MT(-23) On June 29, 2009, at 1705 local time, a motorized glider, Glaser-dirks DG-500M, registered to high ridge airways, ltd, flown by [privacy data omitted] landed at the kbzn (Bozeman airport) in belgrade, monatana, on runway 30. While turning off runway 3,…Jun 29, 2009 · N505GG · Minor damageAccident 19910524017869AGlaser DG400 · Minden, NVMotorized glider lost power on climb. Crash landed. Carburetor adjusted too lean,caused detonation and overheat.May 24, 1991 · N503V · Substantial damage
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  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3802552')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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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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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_type_certificate_pma.parquet'
  WHERE tcds_number IN ('G59EU')
    AND len(list_intersect(tcds_models, ['DG-500M'])) > 0
  ORDER BY supplement_date DESC, drs_guid DESC"

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