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Glaser-Dirks DG-500M

5 Glaser-Dirks DG-500M aircraft are currently registered with the FAA.

Registered today
5
Seats
2
Engines
1 · Reciprocating

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

0 ADs match the Glaser-Dirks DG-500M airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.

AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

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Accident history

NTSB since 1982
NTSB events
1
Destroyed
0
Substantial damage
1
Minor damage
0
No damage
0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Glaser-Dirks DG-500M airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Glaser-Dirks DG-500M aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

  • May 25, 1991Substantial damage · none injuries · Minden, NVN503V

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

0 reports on Glaser-Dirks DG-500M airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
01
19901
19951
Unknown2

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
WA2
FL1
KS1
NV1

Buyer checklist

No ADs published since 1998 match the Glaser-Dirks DG-500M airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 1 NTSB event since 1982 involve Glaser-Dirks DG-500M airframes. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.

  • Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
  • Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
  • Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
  • Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
  • Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
See the registered Glaser-Dirks DG-500M aircraft

Type data

FAA aircraft reference file
Aircraft type
Glider
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb

DG-500M aircraft

Page 1 of 1
N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N11KB—Wichita, KSMar 3, 2025
N503V1990Minden, NVDec 15, 2021
N505GG0Edmonds, WAJul 16, 2019
N577SF1995Seattle, WAFeb 14, 2011
N88DM—Spring Hill, FLNov 2, 2021

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