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Type Record · As of May 3, 2026

GLASER-DIRKS DG-500M

Glider · BOMBARDIER ROTAX (ALL)

Registered

5

Year Range

0–1995

NTSB Events

3

Airworthiness Directives

11

01 /  Distribution

Where the fleet lives and was built

Counts of currently-registered GLASER-DIRKS DG-500M aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.

By State (top 10)

  • WA 40.0% 2
  • KS 20.0% 1
  • NV 20.0% 1
  • FL 20.0% 1

By Decade of Manufacture

  • 1990s 40.0% 2
  • Unknown 60.0% 3

02 /  NTSB Records

Events involving GLASER-DIRKS DG-500M aircraft

3 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 3.

03 /  Airworthiness Directives

FAA directives applicable to GLASER-DIRKS DG-500M

11 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 11.

  • 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

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • 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,…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • 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…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • Jul 22, 1998

    Airworthiness Directives; Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG- 500M Gliders

    This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to all Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH (Glaser-Dirks) Model DG- 500M gliders. This AD requires inspecting the center of gravity (C.G.) tow release cable pulley for correct positioning, and replacing the C.G. tow release cable pulley with one made of a…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • Jun 4, 1998

    Airworthiness Directives; Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG- 500M Gliders

    This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to all Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH (Glaser-Dirks) Model DG- 500M gliders. This AD requires installing a rudder gap seal and modifying the cooling liquid reservoir mount. This AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • Apr 27, 1998

    Airworthiness Directives; Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG- 500M Gliders.

    This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to all Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH (Glaser- Dirks) Model DG-500M gliders. The proposed AD would require inspecting the center of gravity (C.G.) tow release cable pulley for correct positioning, and replacing the C.G. tow release cabl…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • Mar 26, 1998

    Airworthiness Directives; Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG- 500M Gliders

    This action confirms the effective date of Airworthiness Directive (AD) 98-04-30, which applies to Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-500M gliders. AD 98-04-30 requires repetitively inspecting the propeller mounting plate for cracks, replacing any cracked propeller mounting plate, and modifying the bolt connection…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • Mar 20, 1998

    Airworthiness Directives; Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG- 500M Gliders

    This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH (Glaser-Dirks) Model DG-500M gliders. The proposed AD would require installing a rudder gap seal and modifying the cooling liquid reservoir mount. The proposed AD is the result of mandatory continuing a…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • Feb 26, 1998

    Airworthiness Directives; Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG- 500M Gliders

    This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to all Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH (DG Flugzeugbau) Model DG- 500M gliders. This AD requires repetitively inspecting the propeller mounting plate for cracks, replacing any cracked propeller mounting plate, and modifying the bolt connections of the…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • Jul 22, 1997

    Airworthiness Directives; Louis L'Hotellier, S.A., Ball and Swivel Joint Quick Connectors

    This document clarifies information in Airworthiness Directive (AD) 97-08-06 that applies to Louis L'Hotellier S.A. (L'Hotellier) ball and swivel joint quick connectors installed on gliders and sailplanes that are not equipped with a ``Uerling'' sleeve or an LS-safety sleeve. These connectors allow the operator of the…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

  • Apr 10, 1997

    Airworthiness Directives; Louis L'Hotellier, S.A., Ball and Swivel Joint Quick Connectors

    This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to Louis L'Hotellier S.A. (L'Hotellier) ball and swivel joint quick connectors installed on gliders and sailplanes that are not equipped with a ``Uerling'' sleeve or an LS-safety sleeve. These connectors allow the operator of the gliders and sailpla…

    Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

04 /  Type Certificate Data Sheets

FAA TCDS for GLASER-DIRKS DG-500M

The TCDS is the legal certification document — weight limits, performance, equipment, AD compliance times, operating limitations. 1 match in the FAA catalog.

04 /  Regulations watching this type

Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for GLASER-DIRKS DG-500M

05 /  Aircraft of this type

All 5 registered N-numbers

Every tail currently on the FAA registry for this make/model. Click an N-number to query the FAA Aircraft Inquiry; rows flagged ● have NTSB events on file. Tails seeded with full TallyAero pages link directly.

5 of 5
N-number St Year NTSB FAA
N11KB KS — ● Look up ↗
N503V NV 1990 ● Look up ↗
N505GG WA — · Look up ↗
N577SF WA 1995 · Look up ↗
N88DM FL — ● Look up ↗

Source — FAA Aircraft Registry · click "Look up" to query the live registry record (owner, address, last airworthiness)

05 /  Sources & Methodology

Every count traces back to a primary US-government source

We render counts and lists as the agency publishes them. Read the methodology →