# N53RA: 1970 Schleicher KA 6 E

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Schleicher KA 6 E](https://openairdocs.org/model/schleicher-ka-6-e) (registry code 3801545, 1 seats)
- Engine: [NONE](https://openairdocs.org/engine/none) (registry code 00000)
- Data sheets: [TCDS 7G1](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/7G1) (Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 4343
- Year built: 1970
- Type: Glider
- Engine type: None
- Airworthiness: Standard, glider
- Airworthiness date: April 19, 1994
- Certificate issued: February 2, 2018
- Expires: February 29, 2028
- Mode S code: A6AF8C
- Registered owner: [Wichita Soaring Assoc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WICHITA%20SOARING%20ASSOC)
- Location: [Wichita, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Wichita)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 37.7024° N, 97.4389° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 67212, within about 2 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=53RA
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N53RA

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 (Schleicher KA 6 E)

- [AD 64-09-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/64-09-06): Airbrake Push Pull Rod · Alexander Schleicher K 8, K 8 B, Ka 6 and 15 more. Effective Sep 7, 1971
- [AD 69-05-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-05-06): Thermos Bottle Bracket · Alexander Schleicher KA 6 E. Effective Apr 6, 1969

### Matched by engine (NONE)

None in force.

### Historical (superseded or no longer in force)

- [AD 64-07-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/64-07-05) (historical): Elevator Control Push Rods · Alexander Schleicher K 8, K 8 B, K7 and 8 more. Effective Apr 13, 1964

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N53RA.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N53RA.

## Reports on N53RA not matched to an aircraft (2)

They name N53RA, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft.

- [Incident 19870622036689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870622036689I), Jun 22, 1987: Dhav DHC7102 (N53RA), Washington, DC. Pilot noted sparks from left engine. Fire bottles activated, engine secured. Generator had failed internally.
- [Incident 19850501029209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850501029209I), May 1, 1985: Dhav DHC7102 (N53RA), Dallas, TX, Minor damage. Wingtip struck parked aircraft while being guided by ramp attendant.

## 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) (5)

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 (Schleicher KA 6 E)

- [STC SA4503NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4503NM): Remove original cloth covering and install Ceconite covering. Ceconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc
- [STC SG03715NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SG03715NY): Iunstallation and maintenance of Oratex 6000 Covering and Coating System. Lanitz-Prena Folien Factory GmbH
- [STC SG04702NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SG04702NY): Installation and maintenance of Oratex UL600 Covering and Coating System. Lanitz-Prena Folien Factory GmbH
- [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

## Related

- Other Schleicher KA 6 E aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/schleicher-ka-6-e/aircraft.md
- The NONE engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/none.md

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