# N3908A: Schweizer SGS 1-23H

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Schweizer SGS 1-23H](https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgs-1-23h) (registry code 8050110, 1 seats)
- Engine: [NONE](https://openairdocs.org/engine/none) (registry code 00000)
- Data sheets: [TCDS 1G1](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/1G1) (K & L Soaring LLC) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 45
- Type: Glider
- Engine type: None
- Airworthiness: Standard
- Airworthiness date: May 18, 1960
- Certificate issued: February 20, 2023
- Expires: February 28, 2030
- Mode S code: A4863A
- Registered owner: [Gingras John T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GINGRAS%20JOHN%20T)
- Location: [Tehachapi, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Tehachapi)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 35.0995° N, 118.5182° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 93561, within about 10 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=3908A
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3908A

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): 3 in force

### Matched by airframe (Schweizer SGS 1-23H)

- [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
- [AD 71-17-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/71-17-09): Loose Rudder Fittings · K & L Soaring SGS 1-23H and SGS 1-23H-15. Effective Aug 26, 1971

### 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 FTW76FQD29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76FQD29), Jul 25, 1976: Schweizer SGS126 (N3908A), Fabens, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC73DCG53](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC73DCG53), Jun 17, 1973: Schweizer 1-23H (N3908A), Grain Valley, MO, 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 19760725018699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760725018699A), Jul 25, 1976: Scwzer SGS123H (N3908A), Fabens, TX, Substantial damage. Ac out of CG.pilot bailed out at 5500FT MSL.
- [Accident 19730617019969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730617019969A), Jun 17, 1973: Scwzer SGS123H (N3908A), Grain Valley, MO, Substantial damage. Ldg delayed due conflicting traffic on rwy 27 and 23.dnwnd leg lower than normal.

## 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 Schweizer SGS 1-23H aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgs-1-23h/aircraft.md
- The NONE engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/none.md

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