# N1002Z: 1961 Schleicher Alexander K 7 - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Schleicher Alexander K 7](https://openairdocs.org/model/schleicher-alexander-k-7) (registry code 3801551, 2 seats) - Engine: [NONE](https://openairdocs.org/engine/none) (registry code 00000) - Data sheets: [TCDS 7G3](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/7G3) (Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 984 - Year built: 1961 - Type: Glider - Engine type: None - Airworthiness: Standard - Airworthiness date: May 29, 1961 - Certificate issued: June 25, 2015 - Expires: June 30, 2028 - Mode S code: A0076A - Registered owner: [Arnold Sarah D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ARNOLD%20SARAH%20D) - Location: [Benton, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Benton) - Owner type: Individual - Owner's area on the map: 35.1650° N, 84.6263° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 37307, within about 4 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=1002Z - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1002Z From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 3 in force ### Matched by airframe (Schleicher Alexander K 7) - [AD 2022-12-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-12-07): Elevator, Spar/Rib Structure · Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau Ka2B, Ka 6, Ka 6 B and 7 more. Effective Jul 21, 2022 - [AD 2013-16-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-16-05): Flight Controls · Alexander Schleicher AS-K 13, K 8, K 8 B and 7 more. Effective Oct 4, 2013 - [AD 61-13-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/61-13-03): Fuselage Modification · Alexander Schleicher K7. Effective Jun 24, 1961 ### Matched by engine (NONE) None in force. ### Historical (superseded or no longer in force) - [AD 75-23-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-23-03) (historical): Elevator and Control · Alexander Schleicher AS-K 13, K 8, K7 and 15 more. Effective Nov 14, 1975 - [AD 64-07-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/64-07-05) (historical): Elevator Control Push Rods · Alexander Schleicher K 8, K 8 B, K7 and 8 more. Effective Apr 13, 1964 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (1 in force) - [SAIB ACE-98-10](https://openairdocs.org/saib/ACE-98-10): . Issued Nov 24, 1997 ## NTSB investigations (2) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB ERA14CA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA215), Apr 27, 2014: Schleicher Alexander K 7 (N1002Z), Benton, TN, minor damage. Probable cause: The pilot's distraction with traffic on the runway, and his subsequent failure to retract the air brakes prior to touchdown, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB CHI81FEK27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FEK27-202519), Sep 24, 1980: Schleicher K7 (N1002Z), Montpelier, OH, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (2) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Accident 20140427009459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140427009459A), Apr 27, 2014: Schleicher Alexander K 7 (N1002Z), Benton, TN, No damage. On final approach, airman noticed another glider on runway. Airman raised nose to clear aircraft but failed to lower air brakes. Airspeed decayed and glider… - [Accident 19800924044509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800924044509A), Sep 24, 1980: Schler K7 (N1002Z), Montpelier, OH, Substantial damage. Glider student struck obstruction with wing causing crash short of runway. Spoilers may have stuck on. ## Service difficulty reports None filed for this aircraft. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (5) Approved for this aircraft's airframe or engine model, in force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do. ### Approved for the airframe (Schleicher Alexander K 7) - [STC SA4503NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4503NM): Remove original cloth covering and install Ceconite covering. Ceconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc - [STC SG03715NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SG03715NY): Iunstallation and maintenance of Oratex 6000 Covering and Coating System. Lanitz-Prena Folien Factory GmbH - [STC SG04702NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SG04702NY): Installation and maintenance of Oratex UL600 Covering and Coating System. Lanitz-Prena Folien Factory GmbH - [STC SA1008WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1008WE): Installation of Poly-Fiber covering material. Poly-Fiber Inc - [STC SA1351WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1351WE): Replace existing fabric on wings, fuselage, empennage, and/or control surfaces, with Ceconite101 material. (262A Series -12). Ceconite Inc ## Related - Other Schleicher Alexander K 7 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/schleicher-alexander-k-7/aircraft.md - The NONE engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/none.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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