# N91274: Schleicher K 8 B - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Schleicher K 8 B](https://openairdocs.org/model/schleicher-k-8-b) (registry code 3801563, 1 seats) - Engine: [NONE](https://openairdocs.org/engine/none) (registry code 00000) - Data sheets: [TCDS 7G4](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/7G4) (Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 8433-SH - Type: Glider - Engine type: None - Airworthiness: Standard, normal, utility - Airworthiness date: August 30, 1965 - Certificate issued: October 3, 2007 - Expires: July 31, 2028 - Mode S code: ACA183 - Registered owners: [Clayton Harry L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLAYTON%20HARRY%20L), [Erlenwein Susan D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ERLENWEIN%20SUSAN%20D) - Location: [Wichita, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Wichita) - Owner type: Co-owned - Owner's area on the map: 37.7687° N, 97.2202° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 67226, within about 3 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=91274 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N91274 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): 5 in force ### Matched by airframe (Schleicher K 8 B) - [AD 2022-12-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-12-07): Elevator, Spar/Rib Structure · Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau Ka2B, Ka 6, Ka 6 B and 7 more. Effective Jul 21, 2022 - [AD 2013-16-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-16-05): Flight Controls · Alexander Schleicher AS-K 13, K 8, K 8 B and 7 more. Effective Oct 4, 2013 - [AD 98-18-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-18-05): Canopy Hood Lock Assembly · Alexander Schleicher K 8 and K 8 B. Effective Oct 12, 1998 - [AD 71-19-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/71-19-01): Airbrake Bearing Bracket Failure · Alexander Schleicher K 8 and K 8 B. Effective Sep 7, 1971 - [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 ### 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 ### Historical (superseded or no longer in force) - [AD 64-07-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/64-07-05) (historical): Elevator Control Push Rods · Alexander Schleicher K 8, K 8 B, K7 and 8 more.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 (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 DEN68F0013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN68F0013), Jun 17, 1967: Schleicher K8 (N91274), Heber City, UT, 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. - [Incident 19910721028719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910721028719I), Jul 21, 1991: Schler K8B (N91274), Beasley, TX, Minor damage. Experienced lift on downwind. Sink encountered later. Corrected too late. Landed short and wing hit a fence. ## 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) (6) 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 K 8 B) - [STC SG03893NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SG03893NY): Installation and maintenance of ORATEX covering and coating material. Aircraft Design & Certification GmbH - [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 SA1351WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1351WE): Replace existing fabric on wings, fuselage, empennage, and/or control surfaces, with Ceconite101 material. (262A Series -12). Ceconite Inc ## Related - Other Schleicher K 8 B aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/schleicher-k-8-b/aircraft.md - The NONE engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/none.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.