# N643CA: Centrair 101A - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Centrair 101A](https://openairdocs.org/model/centrair-101a) (registry code 1990102, 1 seats) - Data sheets: [TCDS G46EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G46EU) (Centrair) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 101A0188 - Type: Glider - Engine type: None - Certificate issued: September 22, 2016 - Expires: September 30, 2029 - Mode S code: A87093 - Registered owner: [Fadden Michael D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FADDEN%20MICHAEL%20D) - Location: [Margate City, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Margate%20City) - Owner type: Individual - Owner's area on the map: 39.3264° N, 74.5045° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 08402, within about a mile (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=643CA - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N643CA 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): 10 in force ### Matched by airframe (Centrair 101A) - [AD 2014-07-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-07-08): Fuselage · Centrair 101, 101A, 101AP and 1 more. Effective May 27, 2014 - [AD 2010-24-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-24-10): Flight Controls. · Centrair 101, 101A, 101AP and 1 more. Effective Jan 5, 2011 - [AD 2005-24-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-24-01): Limitations Section of the glider maintenance manual · Centrair 101, 101A, 101AP and 1 more. Effective Jan 3, 2006 - [AD 2005-08-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-08-12): Rudder pedals · Centrair 101, 101A, 101AP and 1 more. Effective Jun 6, 2005 - [AD 2005-08-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-08-06): Elevator or aileron hinge pins · Centrair 101, 101A, 101AP and 1 more. Effective Jun 2, 2005 - [AD 2000-24-23](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-24-23): Airbrake Control System · Centrair 101, 101A, 101AP and 1 more. Effective Jan 27, 2001 - [AD 99-09-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-09-07): Unsecured Battery Discharge · Centrair 101, 101A, 101AP and 1 more. Effective Jun 7, 1999 - [AD 98-19-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-19-14): Airbrake Control System · Centrair 101, 101A, 101AP and 1 more. Effective Nov 9, 1998 - [AD 97-08-06 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-08-06-R1): Quick Connectors · Alexander Schleicher AS-K 13, AS 12, ASK 21 and 39 more. Effective Aug 1, 1997 - [AD 86-02-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-02-04): Tow Release Cable Guide · Centrair 101, 101A, 101AP and 1 more. Effective Jan 14, 1986 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (1 in force) - [SAIB CE-01-09](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-01-09): . Issued Dec 19, 2000 ## NTSB investigations (1) 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 WPR14CA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA321), Jul 4, 2014: Centrair 101A (N643CA), Nephi, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to identify the proper landing surface which resulted in an off airstrip landing and collision with rough terrain. ## FAA accident and incident reports (1) 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 20140704011209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140704011209A), Jul 4, 2014: Centrair 101A (N643CA), Nephi, UT, Substantial damage. Pilot departed Nephi Utah (U14) for a local glider flight. The pilot stated that he had turned final being lined up with runway 17. He then decided to line up… ## 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. ## Service difficulty reports on N643CA not matched to an aircraft (1) They name N643CA, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft. - [SDR COMA9630114](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA9630114), May 21, 1996: PSU. OVERHEATED. FAINT ELECTRICAL ODOR NOTICED IN CABIN AREA AT ROW 2. REPLACED OVERHEATED PASSENGER SERVICE UNIT AT ROW 2BC. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) None matched to this aircraft's models. ## Related - Other Centrair 101A aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/centrair-101a/aircraft.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.