Public Record · As of May 5, 2026
N505JL
Dg-flugzeugbau DG-500MB · 1999 View Type →
Status
Registration Valid
Type
Glider
Engine
AMA/EXPR UNKNOWN ENG
Last Cert Issue
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01 / Registration
Filed with the Federal Aviation Administration
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Tail Number
N505JL
Serial Number
5E-187B3
Make
DG-FLUGZEUGBAU GMBH
Model
DG-500MB
Year of Manufacture
1999
Mfr / Model Code
3802554
Type Aircraft
Glider
Type Engine
2-Cycle
Engines
1
Seats
2
Engine Manufacturer
AMA/EXPR
Engine Model
UNKNOWN ENG
Horsepower
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Weight Class
CLASS 1
Certification
Experimental (+2 flags) · code 443
Registrant
COFFIELD ALAN · Individual
Address
22106 TREASURE ISLAND DR · CANYON LAKE, CA 92587-7604
FAA Region
4 · County 065
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)
A64D56
Mode S (Octal)
51446526
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02 / NTSB Records
Events on file with the National Transportation Safety Board
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Jun 24, 2012
Richland, Washington minor
Airport · RLD Richland Airport
03 / Airworthiness Directives
Applicable to DG-FLUGZEUGBAU GMBH DG-500MB
Federal Aviation Administration airworthiness directives matched to make and model. Each entry links to the Federal Register publication.
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Sep 30, 2024
Airworthiness Directives; DG Aviation GmbH (Type Certificate Previously Held by DG Flugzeugbau GmbH) Gliders
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain DG Aviation GmbH (type certificate previously held by DG Flugzeugbau GmbH) Model DG-400 gliders and all Model DG-500 Elan Orion, DG-500 Elan Trainer, DG-500/20 Elan, DG-500/22 Elan, DG-500M, DG-500MB, DG-800A, DG-800B, DG-808C, DG-1000M, DG-1000S, and DG-1000T gliders. This AD was prompted b…
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Dec 23, 2021
Airworthiness Directives; DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Gliders
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-500MB and DG-1000M gliders with a Solo Kleinmotoren GmbH Solo Model 2625 02i engine installed. This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe conditio…
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Sep 17, 2021
Airworthiness Directives; DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Gliders
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Models DG-500MB and DG-1000M gliders with a Solo Kleinmotoren GmbH Solo Model 2625 02i engine installed. This proposed AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an…
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Aug 6, 2020
Airworthiness Directives; DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Gliders
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Models DG-500 Elan Orion, DG-500 Elan Trainer, DG- 500/20 Elan, DG-500/22 Elan, DG-500M, and DG-500MB gliders and certain Models DG-1000S and DG-1000T gliders. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the aviation authority of anoth…
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May 22, 2018
Airworthiness Directives; DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Gliders
We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017-11-03 for DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-500MB gliders that are equipped with a Solo 2625 02 engine modified with a fuel injection system following the instructions of Solo Kleinmoteren GmbH Technische Mitteilung 4600-3 and identified as Solo 2625 02i. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness…
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Apr 20, 2018
Airworthiness Directives; DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Gliders
We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017-08-09 for DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-500MB gliders that are equipped with a Solo 2625 02 engine modified with a fuel injection system following the instructions of Solo Kleinmotoren GmbH Technische Mitteilung Nr. 4600-3 and identified as Solo 2625 02i. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthi…
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Feb 12, 2018
Airworthiness Directives; DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Gliders
We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017-11- 03 for DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-500MB gliders that are equipped with a Solo 2625 02 engine modified with a fuel injection system following the instructions of Solo Kleinmoteren GmbH Technische Mitteilung (TM)/Service Bulletin (SB) 4600-3 "Fuel Injection System" and identified as Solo 2625 02i…
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Jan 16, 2018
Airworthiness Directives; DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Gliders
We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017-08- 09 for DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Models DG-500MB gliders that are equipped with a Solo 2625 02 engine modified with a fuel injection system following the instructions of Solo Kleinmotoren GmbH Technische Mitteilung (TM)/Service Bulletin (SB) 4600-3 "Fuel Injection System" and identified as Solo 2625 02…
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Jun 26, 2017
Airworthiness Directives; DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Gliders
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Models DG-400, DG-500M, DG-500MB, DG-800A, and DG-800B gliders. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the…
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May 25, 2017
Airworthiness Directives; DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Gliders
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-500MB gliders that are equipped with a Solo 2625 02 engine that has been modified with a fuel injection system following the instructions of Solo Kleinmotoren GmbH Service Bulletin (SB)/Technische Mitteilung (TM) 4600-3 "Fuel Injection System" and re-identified as Solo 2625…
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Apr 21, 2017
Airworthiness Directives; DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Gliders
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Models DG-400, DG-500M, DG-500MB, DG-800A, and DG- 800B gliders. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The…
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Apr 21, 2017
Airworthiness Directives; DG Flugzeugbau GmbH
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-500MB gliders that are equipped with a Solo 2625 02 engine modified with a fuel injection system following the instructions of Solo Kleinmotoren GmbH Technische Mitteilung (TM)/ Service Bulletin (SB) 4600-3 "Fuel Injection System" and identified as Solo 2625 02i. This AD res…
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Mar 2, 2017
Airworthiness Directives; DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Gliders
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-500MB gliders that are equipped with a Solo 2625 02 engine that has been modified with a fuel injection system following the instructions of Solo Kleinmotoren GmbH Service Bulletin (SB)/Technische Mitteilung (TM) 4600-3 "Fuel Injection System" and re-identified as Solo 2…
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Feb 7, 2017
Airworthiness Directives; DG Flugzeugbau GmbH
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-500MB gliders that are equipped with a Solo 2625 02 engine modified with a fuel injection system following the instructions of Solo Kleinmotoren GmbH Service Bulletin (SB)/Technische Mitteilung (TM) 4600-3 "Fuel Injection System") and identified as Solo 2625 02i. This pr…
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Nov 8, 2013
Airworthiness Directives; DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Gliders
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Models DG-800A, DG-800B, DG-500MB gliders. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as…
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Apr 10, 2012
Airworthiness Directives; DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Sailplanes
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Models DG-500 Elan Orion, DG-500 Elan Trainer, DG-500/ 20 Elan, and DG-500/22 Elan sailplanes and Models DG-500M and DG-500MB powered sailplanes. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify…
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Mar 30, 2012
Airworthiness Directives; DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Gliders
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Models DG-500 Elan Orion, DG-500 Elan Trainer, DG-500/ 20 Elan, DG-500/22 Elan, DG-500M, and DG-500MB gliders. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on…
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Jan 17, 2012
Airworthiness Directives; DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Sailplanes
We are revising an earlier NPRM for DG Flugzeugbau GmbH DG-500 Elan series sailplanes and Models DG-500M and DG-500MB powered sailplanes. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI descr…
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Jan 17, 2012
Airworthiness Directives; DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Gliders
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Models DG-500 Elan Orion, DG-500 Elan Trainer, DG-500/ 20 Elan, DG-500/22 Elan, DG-500M, and DG-500MB gliders. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an uns…
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Dec 7, 2011
Airworthiness Directives; DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Sailplanes
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Models DG-500 Elan Orion sailplanes and DG-500M and DG-500MB powered sailplanes. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation p…
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Dec 1, 2009
Airworthiness Directives; DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Models DG-500MB, DG-808C and DG-800B Gliders
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:
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Aug 19, 2008
Airworthiness Directives; DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-500MB Powered Sailplanes
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:
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Jul 29, 2008
Airworthiness Directives; DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-500MB Gliders
This document makes a correction to a proposed airworthiness directive (AD), which was published in the Federal Register on July 3, 2008 (73 FR 38160), and applies to certain Stemme GmbH & Co. KG (Stemme) Model S10-VT powered sailplanes. This document proposed to require replacement of the single ear clamps in the fuel system with improved design parts. The…
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Jun 13, 2008
Airworthiness Directives; DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-500MB Powered Sailplanes
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:
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Jan 24, 2008
Airworthiness Directives; DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-500MB Gliders
This document makes a correction to Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2007-26-15, which was published in the Federal Register on January 3, 2008 (73 FR 400), and applies to all DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG- 500MB gliders. AD 2007-26-15 requires that you modify the affected parts and exchange pages in the flight, maintenance, and repair manuals. The FAA incorrect…
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Jan 3, 2008
Airworthiness Directives; DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-500MB Gliders
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:
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Oct 5, 2007
Airworthiness Directives; DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-500 Elan Series, DG-500M, and DG-500MB Gliders
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:
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Aug 21, 2007
Airworthiness Directives; DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-500MB Gliders and Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-800B Gliders
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:
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Aug 20, 2007
Airworthiness Directives; DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-500MB Gliders
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:
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Dec 28, 2005
Airworthiness Directives; DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Models DG-800B and DG-500MB Sailplanes
The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Models DG-800B and DG-500MB sailplanes. This AD requires you to modify the connection of the starter ring gear to the lower drive belt pulley adapter. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for Germany.…
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Oct 5, 2005
Airworthiness Directives; DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Models DG-800B and DG-500MB Sailplanes
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Models DG-800B and DG-500MB sailplanes. This proposed AD would require you to modify the connection of the starter ring gear to the lower drive belt pulley adapter. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the air…
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May 23, 2005
Airworthiness Directives; DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-500MB Sailplanes and Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-800B Sailplanes
The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-500MB sailplanes equipped with a Solo engine and Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-800B sailplanes equipped with a Solo engine. This AD requires you to inspect the propeller for damage, specifically foam core separation, and replace any damaged propeller. This AD res…
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Feb 14, 2005
Airworthiness Directives; DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-500MB Sailplanes and Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-800B Sailplanes
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-500MB sailplanes equipped with a Solo engine and Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-800B sailplanes equipped with a Solo engine. This proposed AD would require you to inspect the propeller for damage, specifically foam core separation, and replace any damag…
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Sep 14, 2004
Airworthiness Directives; DG Flugzeugbau GmbH, Model DG-500MB Sailplanes
The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-500MB sailplanes. This AD requires you to replace the engine pylon extension/retraction Warner LA10 spindle drive with an improved designed Stross BSA 10 spindle drive and to modify the electrical system following applicable service information. This AD is the result…
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May 20, 2004
Airworthiness Directives; DG Flugzeugbau GmbH, Model DG-500MB Sailplanes
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain DG Flugzeugbau GmbH, Model DG-500MB sailplanes. This proposed AD would require you to replace the engine pylon extension/ retraction Warner LA10 spindle drive with an improved designed Stross BSA 10 spindle drive and to modify the electrical system following applicable service informat…
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Mar 12, 2001
Airworthiness Directives; DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-500MB Sailplanes
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain DG Flugzeugbau GmbH (DG Flugzeugbau) Model DG-500MB sailplanes equipped with a SOLO 2625 02 engine. This AD requires you to install additional access holes in the propeller mount and modify the engine. This AD also requires you to do a ground test run and replace the digital en…
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Dec 27, 2000
Airworthiness Directives; DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-500MB Sailplanes
This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to certain DG Flugzeugbau GmbH (DG Flugzeugbau) Model DG-500MB sailplanes equipped with a SOLO 2625 02 engine. The proposed AD would require you to remove the engine from the propeller mount; install additional access holes in the propeller mount; install the modified engine…
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Nov 30, 2000
Airworthiness Directives; DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Models DG-500 Elan Series, DG-500M, and DG-500MB Sailplanes
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain DG Flugzeugbau GmbH (DG Flugzeugbau) Models DG-500 Elan Series, DG-500M, and DG-500MB sailplanes. This AD requires you to visually inspect the elevator control system for proper movement, obtain and incorporate a repair scheme if improper movement is found, and modify and insta…
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Sep 21, 2000
Airworthiness Directives; DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Models DG-500 Elan Series, DG-500M, and DG-500MB Sailplanes
This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to certain DG Flugzeugbau (DG Flugzeugbau) GmbH Models DG-500 Elan Series, DG-500M, and DG-500MB sailplanes. The proposed AD would require you to visually inspect the elevator control system for proper movement, obtain and incorporate a repair scheme if improper movement is…
04 / Service Difficulty Reports
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