N173JS: Schweizer SGU 2-22E

Serial number: 173
Type: Glider
Engine: None
Airworthiness: Standard
Airworthiness date: November 1, 1963
Certificate issued: June 12, 2025
Expires: June 30, 2032
Mode S code: A1252B
Registered owner: Cleveland Soaring Society Inc
Location: Hartville, OH
Owner type: Corporation

Schweizer SGU 2-22EAirframe model · 2 seats · 32 registered TCDS G-18Airframe · Schweizer SGU 2-22E Engine modelNONE

From the FAA registry file of October 20, 2026.

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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 3

Matched by this aircraft’s airframe and engine models. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. Not a compliance determination.

1987In forceSuperseded2026

ADs by the year they took effect: 3 ADs
1987	1
1988	2

Airframe · Schweizer SGU 2-22E

AD 87-17-01Tow Release InstallationEffective Aug 19, 1988 AD 76-13-11 R1Aft Fuselage LongeronsEffective May 25, 1988 AD 87-02-01Tow-Release Installation InspectionEffective Jan 21, 1987

Information bulletins that may apply

Advisory, not mandatory. Matched the same way as ADs.

No bulletins matched this aircraft’s models

NTSB investigations · 1

Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date.

NTSB CHI83LA179Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCadiz, OHThe student pilot had spiraled down on base to final approach instead of entering a downwind leg as briefed. As the student turned on final for runway 31, he saw an aircraft that had departed runway 13 and thought a hazard existed. Witnesses reported there…Apr 23, 1983 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 1

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date.

Accident 19830423015149ARoll-Out (Fixed Wing) · Cadiz, OHStudent glider pilot overshot landing, glider crashed into hill at end of runway.Apr 23, 1983 · Substantial damage

Service difficulty reports

No reports filed for N173JSGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary. Reports on Schweizer SGU 2-22E aircraft

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