Public Record · As of May 5, 2026
N400BB
Glaser-dirks DG-400 View Type →
Status
Registration Valid
Type
Glider
Engine
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Last Cert Issue
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01 / Registration
Filed with the Federal Aviation Administration
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Tail Number
N400BB
Serial Number
4-108
Make
GLASER-DIRKS
Model
DG-400
Year of Manufacture
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Mfr / Model Code
3802510
Type Aircraft
Glider
Type Engine
2-Cycle
Engines
1
Seats
1
Engine Manufacturer
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Engine Model
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Horsepower
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Weight Class
CLASS 1
Certification
Standard (+1 flag) · code 1G
Registrant
AIKEN GEOFFREY B · Individual
Address
13300 HUGH GRAHAM RD NE · ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87111-5526
FAA Region
2 · County 001
Status
Registration Valid
Airworthiness Date
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Cert Issue Date
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Expiration Date
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Last FAA Action
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Mode S Hex (ICAO24)
A4ACBC
Mode S (Octal)
51126274
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02 / NTSB Records
Events on file with the National Transportation Safety Board
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Mar 12, 1976
BANNER ELK, North Carolina
Airport · NC06 Elk River Airport
03 / Airworthiness Directives
Applicable to GLASER-DIRKS DG-400
Federal Aviation Administration airworthiness directives matched to make and model. Each entry links to the Federal Register publication.
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Feb 13, 2006
Airworthiness Directives; Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH Models DG-100 and DG-400 Sailplanes and DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Models DG-500 Elan Series and DG-500M Sailplanes
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Feb 2, 2006
Airworthiness Directives; Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH Models DG-100 and DG-400 Sailplanes and DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Models DG-500 Elan Series and DG-500M Sailplanes
The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH Models DG-100 and DG-400 sailplanes and certain DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Models DG-500 Elan Series and DG-500M sailplanes. This AD requires you to modify or replace the complete rudder mount assembly and ensure that the securing washer, castellated nut, and new split pins are…
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Oct 5, 2005
Airworthiness Directives; Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH Models DG-100 and DG-400 Sailplanes and DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Models DG-500 Elan Series and DG-500M Sailplanes
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH Models DG-100 and DG-400 sailplanes and certain DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Models DG-500 Elan Series and DG-500M sailplanes. This proposed AD would require you to modify or replace the complete rudder mount assembly and ensure that the securing washer, castellated nu…
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Jul 12, 2002
Airworthiness Directives; Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH Models DG-400 and DG-800A Sailplanes
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to all Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH (DG Flugzeugbau) Models DG-400 and DG-800A sailplanes. This AD requires you to inspect the rear plate of the propeller mount for marks and/or cracks and replace if necessary. This AD also requires you to inspect the mounting blocks for cracks and repla…
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May 20, 2002
Airworthiness Directives; Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH Models DG-400 and DG-800A Sailplanes
This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to all Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH (DG Flugzeugbau) Models DG-400 and DG-800A sailplanes. This proposed AD would require you to inspect the rear plate of the propeller mount for marks and/or cracks and replace if necessary. This proposed AD would also require you to inspec…
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Sep 17, 1998
Airworthiness Directives; Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG- 400 Gliders'
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH (Glaser-Dirks) Model DG-400 gliders. This AD requires inspecting the powerplant mount and the propeller mount for any loose parts. This AD also requires modifying the starter motor, retrofitting the holder for the starter motor, and checking the en…
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Aug 12, 1998
Airworthiness Directives; Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG- 400 Gliders
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to all Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH (Glaser-Dirks) Model DG- 400 gliders. This AD requires replacing the propeller shaft, the bearings, and the front drive belt retaining rings with ones of improved design. This AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) is…
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Jun 19, 1998
Airworthiness Directives; Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG- 400 Gliders
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH (Glaser-Dirks) Model DG-400 gliders. This AD requires replacing the bungees that secure the left engine restraining cable and the bowden cable of the rear engine door. This AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) i…
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Jun 16, 1998
Airworthiness Directives; Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH Models DG-100 and DG-400 Gliders
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to all Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH (Glaser-Dirks) Models DG- 100 and DG-400 gliders. This AD requires repetitively inspecting the airbrakes to assure they retract at their outboard end first, and repairing the airbrakes if they do not retract at their outboard end first; and repetitivel…
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Jun 9, 1998
Airworthiness Directives; Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG- 400 Gliders
This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to certain Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH (Glaser- Dirks) Model DG-400 gliders. The proposed action would require inspecting the powerplant mount and the propeller mount for any loose parts. If parts are loose, the proposed AD would require immediately modifying the starter m…
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May 28, 1998
Airworthiness Directives; Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG- 400 Gliders
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to all Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH (Glaser-Dirks) Model DG- 400 gliders. This AD requires replacing the upper rubber shock mounts with mounts made of stainless steel. This AD will also require inspecting the rear plate of the propeller mount for cracks and proper mounting, and replacing…
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May 28, 1998
Airworthiness Directives; Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG- 400 Gliders
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to all Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH (Glaser-Dirks) Model DG- 400 gliders. This AD requires replacing the Bosch electrical system regulator, part number (P/N) 0212920001, with a type 4 E 26 regulator. This AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by…
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May 21, 1998
Airworthiness Directives; Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG- 400 Gliders
This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to all Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH (Glaser- Dirks) Model DG-400 gliders. The proposed action would require replacing the propeller shaft, the bearings, and the front drive belt retaining rings with ones of improved design. The proposed AD is the result of mandatory continu…
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Apr 1, 1998
Airworthiness Directives; Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH Models DG-100 and DG-400 Gliders
This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to all Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH (Glaser- Dirks) Models DG-100 and DG-400 gliders. The proposed AD would require repetitively inspecting the airbrakes to assure they retract at their outboard end first, and repairing the airbrakes if they do not retract at their outboard…
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Mar 19, 1998
Airworthiness Directives; Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG- 400 Gliders
This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH (Glaser-Dirks) Model DG-400 gliders. The proposed AD would require replacing the Bosch electrical system regulator, part number (P/N) 0212920001, with a type 4 E 26 regulator. The proposed AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthines…
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Mar 19, 1998
Airworthiness Directives; Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG- 400 Gliders
This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to certain Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH (Glaser- Dirks) Model DG-400 gliders. The proposed AD would require replacing the bungees that secure the left engine restraining cable and the bowden cable of the rear engine door. The proposed AD is the result of mandatory continuin…
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Mar 18, 1998
Airworthiness Directives; Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG- 400 Gliders
This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH (Glaser-Dirks) Model DG-400 gliders. The proposed AD would require replacing the upper rubber shock mounts with mounts made of stainless steel. The proposed AD would also require inspecting the rear plate of the propeller mount for cracks and…
04 / Service Difficulty Reports
FAA SDR filings
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05 / Related
More on Glaser-dirks DG-400 in the Atlas
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