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2001 Schleicher Alexander ASH 26 E · Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG

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Registered owner
Zimmerman Walker D
Location
Nashville, TN
Owner type
Individual
Serial number
26183
Year built
2001
Type
Glider
Engine
2 cycle
Airworthiness
Standard, acrobatic
Airworthiness date
November 21, 2001
Certificate issued
May 16, 2026
Expires
May 31, 2033
Mode S code
A5863F
Schleicher Alexander ASH 26 EAirframe model · 1 seat · 1 engine · 26 registeredTCDS G03CEAirframe · Schleicher Alexander ASH 26 EEngine modelAmateur-built UNKNOWN ENG

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026.

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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 4

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1999In forceSuperseded2026

Information bulletins that may apply

Advisory, not mandatory.

No bulletins matched this aircraft’s models

NTSB investigations · 1

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NTSB WPR10LA294Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportParowan, UTThe pilot's failure to see and avoid the other glider climbing in the same thermal.Jun 15, 2010 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 2

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

Incident 20180923014029ITakeoff: Rotation · Warner Springs, CADuring climb about 400 to 500 feet the engine RPM dropped dramatically. The pilot received a call from the ground indicating they thought they saw smoke from the engine compartment. Aircraft engine shut-down, the prop was stopped and aircraft landed safely.…Sep 23, 2018 · Minor damageAccident 20100615036242AManeuver · Parowan, UTOn Tuesday June 15, 2010 at 1533 mountain daylight time, N455S a Schleicher alexander gmbh & co. model ash 26 e glider piloted by [privacy data omitted] and N514TW a schempp-hirth model ventus 2CT glider piloted by [privacy data omitted] were involved in a…Jun 15, 2010 · Substantial damage

Service difficulty reports · 1

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SDR 2018FA0000449Drive Assy · failedDURING CLIMB SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE BELT DRIVE ASSEMBLY FAILURE WAS THE SOURCE OF THE SMOKE AND SMALL FIRE. TOTAL FAILURE STARTED WITH THE BEARINGS AND FOLLOWED BY THE BOLTS HOLDING THE ASSEMBLY TOGETHER AND SHREDDING OFF THE BELT.Sep 23, 2018 · N455S · Schler ASH26E · Engine (Reciprocating)

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