# Glaser Dirks DG-800A

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 3805011
- Manufacturer (registry): GLASER DIRKS
- Model: DG-800A
- Aircraft type: Glider
- Category: Glider
- Engines: 1 · 2 cycle
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS G01CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G01CE) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: DG Aviation GmbH
- Registered aircraft: 3
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/glaser-dirks-dg-800a

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 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 2002-14-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-14-18): Propeller Mount Plate · DG Flugzeugbau DG-400 and DG-800A. Effective Aug 23, 2002

## Registered aircraft (3)

- [N357DV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N357DV): [Volkmann David R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VOLKMANN%20DAVID%20R), [Reno, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Reno), built 1994, S/N 8-33 A25
- [N700DG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N700DG): [Hart David E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HART%20DAVID%20E), [Pittsburgh, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Pittsburgh), built 1994, S/N 8-32A24
- [N800VS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N800VS): [Travers Lawrence W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TRAVERS%20LAWRENCE%20W), [Moore, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Moore), built 1994, S/N 8-36A28

## NTSB investigations

None matched to aircraft with this model.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to aircraft with this model.

## Service difficulty reports (1)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR 98ZZZX3144](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3144), Jun 26, 1998: LOCK NUT. FAILED. GLIDER LANDED SHORT OF RUNWAY DUE TO NO ELEVATOR CONTROL. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE BOLT AND LOCKING NUT WERE MISSING FROM BELLCRANK FOR ELEVATOR AT AFT FUSELA

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