Valentin Gmbh TAIFUN 17E

1 AD matches the Valentin Gmbh TAIFUN 17E airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.

• 2004-20-10Valentin GmbH & Co. Taifun 17E SailplanesNov 24, 2004

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

One email when a new AD may apply to this model. Stop any time.

NTSB events

3

Destroyed

2

Substantial damage

1

Minor damage

0

No damage

0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Valentin Gmbh TAIFUN 17E airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Valentin Gmbh TAIFUN 17E aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

• Jan 12, 1998Substantial damage · none injuries · Pensacola, FL
• Jul 19, 1991Destroyed · fatal injuries · West Arlington, VT
• Aug 24, 1985Destroyed · fatal injuries · Abilene, TX

1 report on Valentin Gmbh TAIFUN 17E airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

1 AD published since 1998 may apply to the Valentin Gmbh TAIFUN 17E; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 3 NTSB events since 1982 involve Valentin Gmbh TAIFUN 17E airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 1 service difficulty report on Valentin Gmbh TAIFUN 17E airframes since 1995. 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.