# N7537: 1969 Schweizer SGS 2-33A

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Schweizer SGS 2-33A](https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgs-2-33a) (registry code 8051606, 2 seats)
- Engine: [NONE](https://openairdocs.org/engine/none) (registry code 00000)
- Data sheets: [TCDS G2EA](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G2EA) (K & L Soaring LLC) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 167
- Year built: 1969
- Type: Glider
- Engine type: None
- Airworthiness: Standard, glider
- Airworthiness date: December 29, 1969
- Certificate issued: July 25, 2026
- Expires: July 31, 2033
- Mode S code: AA287B
- Registered owner: [Welch-Swett Theresa M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WELCH-SWETT%20THERESA%20M)
- Location: [Zebulon, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Zebulon)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 35.8416° N, 78.3059° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 27597, 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=7537
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7537

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): 4 in force

### Matched by airframe (Schweizer SGS 2-33A)

- [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 76-13-11 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-13-11-R1): Aft Fuselage Longerons · K & L Soaring SGS 2-33, SGS 2-33A, SGU 2-22C and 3 more. Effective May 25, 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 77-23-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-23-10): Spar Web and Bolts · K & L Soaring SGS 2-33, SGS 2-33A and SGS 2-33AK. Effective Jun 21, 1978

### 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 MIA76DLG34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76DLG34), Jun 15, 1976: Schweizer SGS233 (N7537), Aiken, SC, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA72DKG48](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72DKG48), Nov 21, 1971: Schweizer 2-33A (N7537), Sylvania, GA, substantial damage

## 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 19760615015929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760615015929A), Jun 15, 1976: Scwzer SGS233A (N7537), Aiken, SC, Substantial damage. Glider collided with wires. Pilot-attmptd tkof with spoilers extended.

## 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) (4)

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 2-33A)

- [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 SG01164CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SG01164CH): Install Cooper superflite 102 fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc
- [STC SG1186GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SG1186GL): Surrendered and incorporated into STC SG01164CH. Cooper Aviation Supply Company, Inc
- [STC SG305GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SG305GL): Install full swivel tail wheel, Cronig P/N SK-1, utilizing existing mounting points, bolts and hardware. Cronig Alvin

## Related

- Other Schweizer SGS 2-33A aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgs-2-33a/aircraft.md
- The NONE engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/none.md

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