# N11EK: 1972 Schleicher AS-K13 - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Schleicher AS-K13](https://openairdocs.org/model/schleicher-as-k13) (registry code 38015GS, 2 seats) - Engine: [NONE](https://openairdocs.org/engine/none) (registry code 00000) - Data sheets: [TCDS G15EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G15EU) (Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 13401 - Year built: 1972 - Type: Glider - Engine type: None - Airworthiness: Standard, glider - Airworthiness date: November 8, 1972 - Certificate issued: July 8, 2020 - Expires: July 31, 2027 - Mode S code: A02A48 - Registered owner: [Eastern Soaring Center Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EASTERN%20SOARING%20CENTER%20INC) - Location: [Petersburg, WV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WV/Petersburg) - Owner type: Corporation - Owner's area on the map: 38.9637° N, 79.1372° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 26847, within about 7 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=11EK - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11EK 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): 6 in force ### Matched by airframe (Schleicher AS-K13) - [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 98-13-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-13-05): Inspect Main Spar Fitting · Alexander Schleicher AS-K 13. Effective Aug 1, 1998 - [AD 97-08-06 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-08-06-R1): Quick Connectors · Alexander Schleicher AS-K 13, AS 12, ASK 21 and 39 more. Effective Aug 1, 1997 - [AD 69-05-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-05-04): Landing Gear Buffer Plate · Alexander Schleicher AS-K 13. Effective Apr 5, 1969 - [AD 68-25-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/68-25-05): Wheel Brake Cable · Alexander Schleicher AS-K 13. Effective Jan 10, 1969 ### 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 ### Historical (superseded or no longer in force) - [AD 75-23-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-23-03) (historical): Elevator and Control · Alexander Schleicher AS-K 13, K 8, K7 and 15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 ## Information bulletins (advisory) None matched. ## NTSB investigations (1) 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 CHI96LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA279), Aug 4, 1996: Schleicher ASK-13 (N11EK), Thompsonville, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: an evasive maneuver necessitated by the tow plane's aborted takeoff. ## FAA accident and incident reports (1) 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 19960804020659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960804020659A), Aug 4, 1996: Schler ASK13 (N11EK), Thompsonville, MI, Substantial damage. Tow plane lost power on takeoff. Cut glider loose and it overtook tow plane landing. Landed off runway. Hit stump. (-23) tow plane lost power on takeoff,… ## 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) (6) 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 AS-K13) - [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 SG01164CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SG01164CH): Install Cooper superflite 102 fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc - [STC SG1175GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SG1175GL): Surrendered and incorporated into STC SG01164CH. Cooper Aviation Supply Company, Inc ## Related - Other Schleicher AS-K13 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/schleicher-as-k13/aircraft.md - The NONE engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/none.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.