# N97GS: 1977 Schleicher ASW-19

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Schleicher ASW-19](https://openairdocs.org/model/schleicher-asw-19) (registry code 3801508, 1 seats)
- Engine: [NONE](https://openairdocs.org/engine/none) (registry code 00000)
- Data sheets: [TCDS G36EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G36EU) (Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 19140
- Year built: 1977
- Type: Glider
- Engine type: None
- Airworthiness: Standard, glider
- Airworthiness date: October 28, 1977
- Certificate issued: October 10, 2012
- Expires: October 31, 2028
- Mode S code: AD81F3
- Registered owner: [Mcconnell William E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCCONNELL%20WILLIAM%20E)
- Location: [Portland, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Portland)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 45.5492° N, 122.8100° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 97229, 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=97GS
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N97GS

From the FAA registry file of October 21, 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 ASW-19)

- [AD 98-17-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-17-02): Tow Release Cable Guide Fittings Inspection · Alexander Schleicher ASW-19 and ASW-19B. Effective Sep 26, 1998
- [AD 98-12-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-12-03): Rudder Panel, Airbrake Bellcrank, Rear Canopy Hinge · Alexander Schleicher ASK 21, ASW-19 and ASW-19B. Effective Jul 14, 1998
- [AD 98-04-46](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-04-46): Inspection Hole Cover Entering Fuselage · Alexander Schleicher ASW-19 and ASW-19B. Effective Apr 3, 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 84-13-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/84-13-04): Horizontal Tailplane Flutter · Alexander Schleicher ASW-19 and ASW-19B. Effective Sep 13, 1984

### Matched by engine (NONE)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory) (2 in force)

- [SAIB CE-15-06](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-15-06): Electrical Power; Proper Battery Installation. Issued Nov 26, 2014
- [SAIB ACE-98-13](https://openairdocs.org/saib/ACE-98-13): . Issued Nov 24, 1997

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N97GS.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N97GS.

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft.

## Related

- Other Schleicher ASW-19 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/schleicher-asw-19/aircraft.md
- STCs for the Schleicher ASW-19: https://openairdocs.org/model/schleicher-asw-19/stcs.md
- The NONE engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/none.md

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