# N127FP: Schleicher ASW-27

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Schleicher ASW-27](https://openairdocs.org/model/schleicher-asw-27) (registry code 3801501, 1 seats)
- Data sheets: [TCDS G05CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G05CE) (Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 27065
- Type: Glider
- Engine type: None
- Certificate issued: May 9, 2025
- Expires: May 31, 2032
- Mode S code: A06E3E
- Registered owners: [Foertsch Eric R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FOERTSCH%20ERIC%20R), [Foertsch Catherine S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FOERTSCH%20CATHERINE%20S)
- Location: [Acton, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Acton)
- Owner type: Co-owned
- Owner's area on the map: 42.4840° N, 71.4385° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 01720, within about 2 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=127FP
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N127FP

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): 2 in force

### Matched by airframe (Schleicher ASW-27)

- [AD 2004-11-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-11-12): Integrated (Wet Inner Surface) Water Ballast Tanks in the Wings · Alexander Schleicher ASW 27. Effective Jul 27, 2004
- [AD 2000-04-26](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-04-26): Elevator Control Circuit · Alexander Schleicher ASW 27. Effective Apr 25, 2000

## 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 NYC04LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA182), Jul 31, 2004: Schleicher ASW-27 (N127FP), Windsor, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper use of a navigation aid, which resulted in him becoming lost, and having to perform a forced landing.

## 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 20040731031079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040731031079A), Jul 31, 2004: Schler ASW27 (N127FP), Windsor, VA, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot [privacy data omitted] was returning to land after a flight of approximately 40 minutes. At 1000', he was not certain that he could clear the…

## 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)

None matched to this aircraft's models.

## Related

- Other Schleicher ASW-27 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/schleicher-asw-27/aircraft.md

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