DG Flugzeugbau (Glaser-Dirks) (Germany) Status Subject Detail Contact: Mclean Aviation http://www.mcleanaviation.co.uk/ Reference information LBA Airworthiness Directives https://www.lba.de/EN/DivisionT/Airworthiness/ADs/ADs.html and EASA http://ad.easa.europa.eu/ Factory ADs and TNs http://www.dg-flugzeugbau.de/tech-mitteilungen-e.html DG-100 DG100 In Service Reports (Advisory) Rudder cables Water ballast Airbrake control system Rudder cable conduit Debris in the wings Rudder separation in flight U/C lever Canopies Controls I Rudder Petal adjuster inspect at pedals check for leaks rod failure in centre section detached in rear fuselage fouls controls inspect must be fully home (against fuselage side) to lock U/C down single piece canopies, improved canopy securing Missing washers on aileron push rod bearing attachments Stops missing and loose, check annually and use Loctite Control knob fouling control stick. Retraction spring missing DG-200 & 202 DG200 In Service Reports (Advisory) Page 1 BGA Compendium 04/15 TNS 07/76 07/76 08/79 02/83 08/83 12/88 12/99 01/11 3-2011 2-2013 DG Flugzeugbau (Glaser-Dirks) (Germany) Status Subject Rudder circuit becomes stiff Rudder separation Canopies I Rudder I Air Brake Detail nylon conduits in rear fuselage loose inspect rudder adjacent to bottom hinge single piece canopies, improved canopy securing Stops missing and loose, check annually and use Loctite Damaged control rod by contact with undercarriage lever DG-300 R Water ingress Possible water ingress into elevator Controls in fin DG300 In Service Reports (Advisory) Elevator auto-connect misaligned optional guide block introduced Control system bearings at wing root corroded U/C lever travel restricted by locking paw fouling Canopies single piece canopies, improved canopy securing U/C jammed by bungee key rings Air brake slots introduce drains I Rudder Stops missing and loose, check annually and use Loctite Reference information BGA 009/10/2000 issue 1 DG-400 DG400 In Service Reports (Advisory) Engine Canopies Engine I Rudder EGT gauges recommended to prevent engine overheating & failure single piece canopies, improved canopy securing Fuel pipe leaking. Under tank before fuel tap Stops missing and loose, check annually and use Loctite Page 2 BGA Compendium 04/15 TNS 02/83 12/88 3-2011 6-2011 10/00 04/87 & 08/85 06/89 04/90 02/89 12/91 3-2011 02/98 2-2010 3-2011 DG Flugzeugbau (Glaser-Dirks) (Germany) Status Subject DG-500 & DG-505 All marks Detail Reference information TNS DG500 In Service Reports (Advisory) I Airbrakes I Landing gear I Optional rear seat headrest I Controls I Rudder I Ballast weight I Tail plane I Main Wheel I Flap drive Operating arms immersed in water causing bearing failure Failure of main gear frame, cracks from weld. Inspect after heavy landing and C of A If fitted restraining cords must be fitted TN843-6, TN348-5 Elevator rod nut loose. Use locktite where specified Stops missing and loose, check annually and use Loctite Fixed tail trim ballast weight loose – improved design Diss-bonder tail plane bush Damage to main wheel shroud Bearing shells detached 10/03 10/03 2-2007 3-2010 3-2011 3-2011 5-2011 6-2011 3-2013 DG-500M, MB & 500/22M M Powerplant M Powerplant Starter ring gear inspection Starter control unit replacement AD 2009-0169-E superseded by AD 2009-0225-E superseded by AD 2009-0239-E, TN 843/30r1 AD 2013-0212 4-2009 5-2013 DG500M In Service Reports (Advisory) DG-600 DG-600M, DG-600-18M DG600 M In Service Reports (Advisory) Canopies Page 3 BGA Compendium 04/15 single piece canopies, improved canopy securing system Status Subject I Rudder DG-800A, LA, B & S DG Flugzeugbau (Glaser-Dirks) (Germany) Detail Stops missing and loose, check annually and use Loctite Reference information DG 800 In Service Reports (Advisory) Mikuni carburettors Ignition coil wiring Engine Engine Rudder Electrical wiring needle arm levers fretted unsupported EGT gauges recommended to prevent engine overheating & failure Spindle drive forward mounting and bolt worn Stops missing and loose, check annually and use Loctite Starter motor terminal broken due to fatigue cracks DG1000 & 1000T DG1000 In Service Reports (Advisory) Propeller Rudder Rudder control Cracks found at transition from shaft to blade section Stops missing and loose, check annually and use Loctite Cracks found in Neutral Bias spring attachments TNS 3-2011 04/95 04/95 02/98 5-2010 3-2011 1-2014 2-2007 3-2011 1-2014 Page 4 BGA Compendium 04/15