# N2743Z: 1965 Schweizer SGS 1-26C - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Schweizer SGS 1-26C](https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgs-1-26c) (registry code 8050120, 1 seats) - Engine: [NONE](https://openairdocs.org/engine/none) (registry code 00000) - Data sheets: [TCDS 1G10](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/1G10) (K & L Soaring LLC) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 246 - Year built: 1965 - Type: Glider - Engine type: None - Airworthiness: Standard, glider - Airworthiness date: May 5, 1965 - Certificate issued: February 7, 2008 - Expires: July 31, 2029 - Mode S code: A2B831 - Registered owner: [Daye Jeffrey E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAYE%20JEFFREY%20E) - Location: [Salisbury, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Salisbury) - Owner type: Individual - Owner's area on the map: 35.6211° N, 80.3956° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 28146, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=2743Z - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2743Z 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 (Schweizer SGS 1-26C) - [AD 87-17-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-17-01): Tow Release Installation · K & L Soaring SGS 1-23, SGS 1-23D, SGS 1-23F and 25 more. Effective Aug 19, 1988 - [AD 87-02-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-02-01): Tow-Release Installation Inspection · K & L Soaring SGM 2-37, SGS 1-23, SGS 1-23D and 32 more. Effective Jan 21, 1987 ### Matched by engine (NONE) None in force. ## Information bulletins (advisory) None matched. ## 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 NYC07CA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA172), Jul 22, 2007: Schweizer SGS 1-26C (N2743Z), Windsor, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to properly plan the approach to the airport, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree. A factor was the gusty wind conditions. - [NTSB MIA73DLD88](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73DLD88), Jun 13, 1973: Schweizer SGS126 (N2743Z), Oviedo, FL, 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 20070722013679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070722013679A), Jul 22, 2007: Scwzer SGS126C (N2743Z), Isle Of Wight, VA, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot stated that on 07/22/2007, he departed garner field (3VA8) at 12:00 local time, was towed up to 3000' AGL and released. He climbed to 5200' and… - [Accident 19730613022569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730613022569A), Jun 13, 1973: Scwzer SGS126C (N2743Z), Oviedo, FL, Substantial damage. Flew n of fld searching for thermal cond,none found un reach arpt. Hit tree drg apch to road. Wheels ## 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) (8) 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 (Schweizer SGS 1-26C) - [STC SA01734SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01734SE): Application of Stewart Systems synthetic fabric covering system to aircraft fuselage, wings, tail surfaces, control surfaces and related parts. Andrew D. Humphrey - [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 SG1265GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SG1265GL): Surrendered and incorporated into STC SG01164CH. Cooper Aviation Supply Company, 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 - [STC SG10WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SG10WE): Replace existing fabric on wings, fuselage, empennage, and/or control surfaces with Ceconite103 material. Ceconite Inc - [STC SG4-1240](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SG4-1240): Installation of Eonnex cover on aircraft surfaces. Ceconite, Inc - [STC SG4WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SG4WE): Ceconite 101 covering of complete aircraft. Cooper Engineering Corporation. Lists SGS 1-26 Series ## Related - Other Schweizer SGS 1-26C aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgs-1-26c/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. 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