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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
G59EU
Revision 5
DG Aviation GmbH
DG-500M
DG-500MB
February 7, 2023
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET No. G59EU
This data sheet, which is part of Type Certificate No. G59EU prescribes conditions and limitations under which the
product for which the Type Certificate was issued meets the airworthiness requirements of the Federal Aviation
Regulations.
Type Certificate Holder: DG Aviation GmbH
Otto-Lilienthal-Weg 2
D 76646 Bruchsal
Germany
Type Certificate Holder Record. DG Flugzeugbau GmbH transferred TC G59EU to DG Aviation GmbH on
August 10, 2022.
Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH transferred TC G59EU to DG Flugzeugbau
GmbH on July 30, 1996
I. Model DG-500M, Self-Launching (Powered) Glider, Utility Category, approved July 8, 1992
Engine. Rotax 535C
Fuel. Two stroke mixture
Premium fuel minimum ROZ 96 octane or Aviation gasoline 100 LL
Mix 50% Aviation gasoline 100 LL and 50% unleaded premium fuel
minimum ROZ 95 octane
With Super-2-stroke oil the mixing ratio is 1:50
Engine Limits. Take off power:
44 KW (60 HP) at 7200 r.p.m.
Max. Continuous power:
44 KW (6o HP) at 6900 r.p.m.
Propeller and Propeller Limits. MT 158R 125-1A
Diameter range: maximum 62.20 in. (1580 mm)
minimum 62.00 in. (1575 mm)
(No further reductions permitted)
Airspeed Limits (IAS). VNE (never exceed) 168 mph 270 km/h 164 knots
VB (in rough air) 122 mph 197 km/h 106 knots
VA (maneuvering) 122 mph 197 km/h 106 knots
Retraction and extension 68 mph 110 km/h 59 knots
of the power plant
VNE (Power plant 122 mph 197 km/h 106 knots
extended)
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VFE (Wing flaps extended)
(+10º, +5º) 122 mph 197 km/h 106 knots
(L=+15º) 93 mph 150 km/h 81 knots
VLO (Landing Gear 122 mph 197 km/h 106 knots
operating)
VT (Aero-tow) 122 mph 197 km/h 106 knots
VW (Winch launch) 88 mph 140 km/h 76 knots
C.G. Range. 10.09 in. to 18.9 in. (255 mm to 480 mm) aft of datum.
Empty Weight C.G. See Flight Manual. (Record of Weight and Balance)
Datum. Wing leading edge at wing root
Leveling Means. Aft fuselage midline horizontal and Aft fuselage boom slope 1000:33
(tail down)
Maximum Weight. 1819 lbs (825 Kg)
No. of Seats. Two, in front of datum, tandem position.
Maximum Baggage. 33 lb (15 kg) 7 in. (180 mm) aft of datum.
Fuel Capacity. Fuselage tank 10.6 U.S.Gal (40 l)
11 in. (230 mm) aft of datum
Each wing tank (optional) 5.3 U.S. gal (20 liter)
11 in. (230 mm) aft of datum
Water Capacity. Each wing 13.2 U.S. gal (50 liter)
9.6 in. (243 mm) aft of datum
Control Surface Movements. Aileron at flap setting 0 degrees:
Up 2.52 ± .12 in. (64 ± 3 mm)
Down 1.26 ± .12 in. (32 ± 3 mm)
Measurement radius 5.54 in. (166 mm) from hinge line
Elevator: Up 3.90 ± .04 in. (99 ± 1 mm)
Down 3.58 ± .04 in. (91 ± 1 mm)
Measurement radius 8.94 in. (227 mm) from hinge line
Rudder: 8.54 -.2 in. (217 - 5 mm) to the right and left.
Measurement radius 16.5 in. (420 mm) from hinge line.
Tolerance for rudder only - not +
Wing flaps:
Flap setting -10º Up: 1.57 ± .12 in (40 ± 3 mm)
Flap setting 0º 0 in. (0 mm)
Flap setting L=+15º Down: 2.32 ± .12 (59 ± 3 mm)
Measurement radius 9.0 in. (228 mm) from hinge line
Serial Nos. Eligible. See Import Requirements
Certification Basis. 1) FAR 21.23, 21.29 and 21.50 effective February 1, 1965
including Amendment 21-1 through 21-53.
2) Joint Airworthiness requirements for Sailplanes and Powered
Sailplanes (JAR-22) Change 4 dated May 17, 1987.
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3) P reliminary guideline for the stress analysis of glasfiber and carbonfiber
reinforced plastic structures for sailplanes and powered sailplanes issued
May 1986.
4) Type Certificate No. G59EU issued July 8, 1992.
5) Date of Application for Type Certificate May 23, 1991.
The German Airworthiness Authority, the Luftfahrt-Bundesamt (LBA),
originally type certificated this glider under its type certificate Number 843.
The FAA validated this product under U.S. Type Certificate Number G59EU.
Effective September 28, 2003, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) began oversight of this product on behalf of Germany. The EASA
TCDS number is EASA.A.233.
Import Requirements. The FAA can issue a U.S. airworthiness certificate based on a German Export
Certificate of Airworthiness (Export C of A) signed by a representative of the
LBA. The Export C of A should contain the following statement: ‘The aircraft
covered by this certificate has been examined, tested, and found to comply with
U.S. airworthiness regulations 14 CFR Part 21.17(b) approved under U.S.
Type Certificate No. G59EU and to be in a condition for safe operation.’
All model DG-500M gliders are eligible for a U.S. Standard Airworthiness
Certificate, if all import requirements of this TCDS are satisfied.
Refer to the applicable bilateral agreement to verify eligibility for import into
the United States of both new and used aircraft based on the scope of the
agreement, to identify any required statements by the exporting authority on the
export certificate of airworthiness (or equivalent document), and for procedures
for coordinating exceptions to conformity statements on these documents.
Refer to FAA Order 8130.2, Airworthiness Certification of Aircraft, for
requirements for issuance of an airworthiness certificate for imported aircraft.
Model DG-500M Serial Numbers 5E10M6 and 5E24M12 are eligible for a
U.S. Standard Airworthiness Certificate when modified in accordance with
LBA-approved Service Bulletin TN 843-1 May 22, 1991, and if all other
import requirements of this TCDS are satisfied.
Equipment. The basic required equipment as prescribed in the applicable airworthiness
regulations (see Certification Basis) must be installed in the glider for
certification. In addition, the DG-500M Flight Manual, LBA-approved dated
February 1991, or later approved revision, is required.
Service Information. Each of the documents listed below must state that it is approved by the EASA
or – for approvals made before September 28, 2003 – by the LBA.
• Service bulletins,
• Structural repair manuals,
• Vendor manuals,
• Aircraft flight manuals, and
• Overhaul and maintenance manuals.
The FAA accepts such documents and considers them FAA-approved for type
design data only unless one of the following conditions exists:
• The documents change the limitations, performance, or procedures of
the FAA approved manuals.
The FAA uses the post type validation procedures to approve these documents.
The FAA may delegate on a case-by-case basis to EASA to approve on behalf
of the FAA for the U.S. type certificate. If this is the case it will be noted on
the document.
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NOTES
NOTE 1. Current weight and balance data together with list of equipment included in the certificated empty
weight, and loading instructions, when necessary, must be provided for each powered glider at the
time of original certification. The certificated empty weight and corresponding center of gravity
locations must include the following:
unusable fuel of .3 U.S. gal (1 liter)
NOTE 2. The placards listed in the LBA approved DG-500M Flight Manual must be displayed.
NOTE 3. Airworthiness Limitations of the DG-500M are incorporated in the Maintenance Manual, dated
July 1990 or later approved revision, and are FAA-approved. They specify mandatory replacement
times, and structural repair procedures. These airworthiness limitations may not be changed
without FAA approval.
NOTE 4. All external portions of the powered glider exposed to sunlight must be painted white except the
surfaces for the registration Nos. and anti-collision paint as specified by the manufacturer.
NOTE 5. Major structural repairs must be accomplished at FAA certificated repair stations or by a certified
mechanic rated for composite aircraft structure work, in accordance with DG Aviation GmbH (or
DG Flugzeugbau GmbH or Glaser-Dirks) repair methods approved by FAA.
NOTE 6. Information essential for the proper operation, maintenance and Inspection of the glider is
contained in the Model DG-500M Flight Manual and Maintenance Manual.
II. Model DG-500MB, Self-Launching (Powered) Glider, Utility Category, approved August 25, 1999
Engine. SOLO 262502
Fuel. Two stroke mixture
Premium fuel minimum ROZ 95 octane (leaded or unleaded) or
Aviation gasoline 100 LL (if premium fuel 95 octane is not available) or
Mix 50% Aviation gasoline 100 LL and 50% automotive leaded or unleaded
premium fuel minimum ROZ 92 octane
With Super-2-stroke oil (specification TSC 3); mixing ratio is 1:50
Engine Limits. Take off power:
47 KW (64 HP) at 7000 r.p.m.
Max. Continuous power:
47 KW (64 HP) at 6500 r.p.m.
Propeller and Propeller Limits. KS-1G-160-R-110-( )-B
Diameter range maximum 63.19 in. (1605 mm)
minimum 62.80 in. (1595 mm)
(No further reductions permitted)
Airspeed Limits (IAS). VNE (never exceed) 168 mph 270 km/h 164 knots
VB (in rough air) 122 mph 197 km/h 106 knots
VA (maneuvering) 122 mph 197 km/h 106 knots
Retraction and extension 68 mph 110 km/h 59 knots
of the power plant
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VNE (Power plant 122 mph 197 km/h 106 knots
extended)
VFE (Wing flaps extended)
(+10º, +5º) 122 mph 197 km/h 106 knots
(L=+15º) 93 mph 150 km/h 81 knots
VLO (Landing Gear 122 mph 197 km/h 106 knots
operating)
VT (Aero-tow) 122 mph 197 km/h 106 knots
VW (Winch launch) 88 mph 140 km/h 76 knots
C.G. Range. 10.09 in. to 18.9 in. (255 mm to 480 mm) aft of datum.
Empty Weight C.G. See Flight Manual. (Record of Weight and Balance)
Datum. Wing leading edge at wing root
Leveling Means. Aft fuselage midline horizontal and Aft fuselage boom slope 1000:33
(tail down)
Maximum Weight. 22 Meter Span - 1819 lbs (825 Kg)
20 Meter Span - 1797 lbs (815 Kg)
No. of Seats. Two, in front of datum, tandem position.
Maximum Baggage. 33 lb (15 kg) 7 in. (180 mm) aft of datum.
Fuel Capacity. Fuselage tank 10.6 U.S.Gal (40 l)
11 in. (230 mm) aft of datum
Each wing tank (optional) 5.3 U.S. gal (20 liter)
11 in. (230 mm) aft of datum
Water Capacity. Each wing 13.2 U.S. gal (50 liter)
9.6 in. (243 mm) aft of datum
Control Surface Movements. Aileron at flap setting 0 degrees:
Up 2.52 ± .12 in. (64 ± 3 mm)
Down 1.26 ± .12 in. (32 ± 3 mm)
Measurement radius 5.54 in. (166 mm) from hinge line
Elevator: Up 3.90 ± .04 in. (99 ± 1 mm)
Down 3.58 ± .04 in. (91 ± 1 mm)
Measurement radius 8.94 in. (227 mm) from hinge line
Rudder: 8.54 -.2 in. (217 - 5 mm) to the right and left.
Measurement radius 16.5 in. (420 mm) from hinge line.
Tolerance for rudder only - not +
Wing flaps:
Flap setting -10º Up: 1.57 ± .12 in (40 ± 3 mm)
Flap setting 0º 0 in. (0 mm)
Flap setting L=+15º Down: 2.32 ± .12 (59 ± 3 mm)
Measurement radius 9.0 in. (228 mm) from hinge line
Serial Nos. Eligible. See Import Requirements
Certification Basis. 1) FAR 21.23, 21.29 and 21.50 effective February 1, 1965 including
Amendment 21-1 through 21-53.
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2) Joint Airworthiness requirements for Sailplanes and Powered Sailplanes
(JAR-22) Change 4 dated May 17, 1987, including amendments 22/90/1,
22/91/1, and 22/92/1.
3) Preliminary guideline for the stress analysis of glasfiber and carbonfiber
reinforced plastic structures for sailplanes and powered sailplanes issued
May 1986.
4) Type Certificate No. G59EU issued July 8, 1992.
5) Date of Application for Type Certificate September 22, 1997.
The German Airworthiness Authority, the Luftfahrt-Bundesamt (LBA),
originally type certificated this glider under its type certificate Number 843.
The FAA validated this product under U.S. Type Certificate Number G59EU.
Effective September 28, 2003, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) began oversight of this product on behalf of Germany. The EASA
TCDS number is EASA.A.233.
Import Requirements. The FAA can issue a U.S. airworthiness certificate based on a German Export
Certificate of Airworthiness (Export C of A) signed by a representative of the
LBA. The Export C of A should contain the following statement: ‘The aircraft
covered by this certificate has been examined, tested, and found to comply with
U.S. airworthiness regulations 14 CFR Part 21.17(b) approved under U.S.
Type Certificate No. G59EU and to be in a condition for safe operation.’
All model DG-500MB gliders are eligible for a U.S. Standard Airworthiness
Certificate, if all import requirements of this TCDS are satisfied.
Refer to the applicable bilateral agreement to verify eligibility for import into
the United States of both new and used aircraft based on the scope of the
agreement, to identify any required statements by the exporting authority on the
export certificate of airworthiness (or equivalent document), and for procedures
for coordinating exceptions to conformity statements on these documents.
Refer to FAA Order 8130.2, Airworthiness Certification of Aircraft, for
requirements for issuance of an airworthiness certificate for imported aircraft.
Model DG-500MB Serial Numbers 5E187B3 and 5E189B4 are eligible for a
U.S. Standard Airworthiness Certificate when modified in accordance with
LBA-approved Service Bulletin TN 843-1 May 22, 1991, and if all other
import requirements of this TCDS are satisfied.
Equipment. The basic required equipment as prescribed in the applicable airworthiness
regulations (see Certification Basis) must be installed in the glider for
certification. In addition, the DG-500MB Flight Manual, LBA-approved dated
July 1999, or later approved revision, is required.
Service Information. Each of the documents listed below must state that it is approved by the EASA
or – for approvals made before September 28, 2003 – by the LBA.
• Service bulletins,
• Structural repair manuals,
• Vendor manuals,
• Aircraft flight manuals, and
• Overhaul and maintenance manuals.
The FAA accepts such documents and considers them FAA-approved for type
design data only unless one of the following conditions exists:
• The documents change the limitations, performance, or procedures of
the FAA approved manuals.
The FAA uses the post type validation procedures to approve these documents.
The FAA may delegate on a case-by-case basis to EASA to approve on behalf
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of the FAA for the U.S. type certificate. If this is the case it will be noted on
the document.
NOTES.
NOTE 1. Current weight and balance data together with list of equipment included in the certificated empty
weight, and loading instructions, when necessary, must be provided for each powered glider at the
time of original certification. The certificated empty weight and corresponding center of gravity
locations must include the following:
unusable fuel of .3 U.S. gal (1 liter)
NOTE 2. The placards listed in the LBA approved DG-500MB Flight Manual must be displayed.
NOTE 3. Airworthiness Limitations of the DG-500MB are incorporated in the Maintenance Manual, dated
September 1999 or later approved revision, and are FAA-approved. It specifies mandatory
replacement times, and structural repair procedures. These airworthiness limitations may not be
changed without FAA approval.
NOTE 4. All external portions of the powered glider exposed to sunlight must be painted white except the
surfaces for the registration Nos. and anti-collision paint as specified by the manufacturer.
NOTE 5. Major structural repairs must be accomplished at FAA certificated repair stations or by a certified
mechanic rated for composite aircraft structure work, in accordance with DG Aviation GmbH (or
DG Flugzeugbau GmbH or Glaser-Dirks) repair methods approved by FAA.
NOTE 6. Information essential for the proper operation, maintenance and Inspection of the glider is
contained in the Model DG-500MB Flight Manual and Maintenance Manual.
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