N1754: 2001 AB Sportine Aviacija LAK-17A, Ardara, PA

Registered owner: Fessler Charles L
Location: Ardara, PA
Owner type: Individual
Serial number: 123
Year built: 2001
Type: Glider
Engine: None
Airworthiness: Experimental, exhibition, racing
Airworthiness date: January 30, 2019
Certificate issued: December 13, 2022
Expires: December 31, 2029
Mode S code: A12EA4

AB Sportine Aviacija LAK-17AAirframe model · 1 seat · 16 registered Engine modelNONE

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026.

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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0

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No ADs matched this aircraft’s modelsADs on appliances, propellers and installed equipment aren’t matched by model; check those separately.

Information bulletins that may apply

Advisory, not mandatory.

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NTSB investigations

No NTSB investigations matched to N1754Matched by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. Investigations from before this aircraft carried the mark are under Earlier aircraft. Investigations on AB Sportine Aviacija LAK-17A aircraft

FAA incident reports · 1

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Incident 20080815845459ILevel Off Touchdown · Truckee, CA(-23) The glider center main gear remained intentionally extended while on tow; however, after release, the pilot neglected to retract the gear. After three hours of flight, the pilot returned to trk. Upon entering the pattern for landing, the pilot went…Aug 15, 2008 · Minor damage

Reports on N1754 not matched to an aircraft · 1

They name N1754, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft.

Incident 19920604040939IDoug MD11 · London, UKSlat disagree message at level off. Severe vibration. Returned. Found uncommanded auto slat extension.Jun 4, 1992

Service difficulty reports

No reports matched to N1754General aviation reporting is voluntary. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. Reports on AB Sportine Aviacija LAK-17A aircraft

Reports on N1754 not matched to an aircraft · 2

They name N1754, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft.

SDR AALA960014Seat Track · corrodedTULE - FOUND CORROSION IN SEAT TRACK NR 2. INSTALLED PLUG REPAIR PER SRM 53070-00 FIG 4 VOL 1. (M)Dec 29, 1995 · N1754 · Doug MD11 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings SDR AALA952148Seat Track · corrodedTULE - FOUND CORROSION ON SEAT TRACK AT STATION 824-879. REPLACED SEAT TRACK FROM STATION 824-879 WITH NEW TRACK PER SRM 53-70-00, PAGES 344, FIG 1 SHEETS 1 AND 2. (M)Dec 27, 1995 · N1754 · Doug MD11 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings

STCs that may be installed

No STCs matched this aircraft’s modelsSTCs change type-certificated designs, and this aircraft isn’t type certificated.

Earlier aircraft with this N-number · 2

These aircraft carried N1754 before the one registered now. The FAA can assign a mark to another aircraft once a registration is cancelled.

1937W F Stewart M-1 · S/N X-1Cancelled Apr 12, 1937 · Built 1927 · Mccon Laray, Lakecity, MI UndatedDehavilland DHC-6 · S/N 84Cancellation date not recorded

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