# Alexander Schleicher K 7

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 3801547
- Manufacturer (registry): ALEXANDER SCHLEICHER GMBH & CO
- Model: K 7
- Aircraft type: Glider
- Category: Glider
- Engines: None
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS 7G3](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/7G3) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/alexander-schleicher-k-7

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

- [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 61-13-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/61-13-03): Fuselage Modification · Alexander Schleicher K7. Effective Jun 24, 1961

Historical (superseded or no longer in force):

- [AD 75-23-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-23-03) (historical): Elevator and Control · Alexander Schleicher AS-K 13, K 8, K7 and 15 more. Effective Nov 14, 1975
- [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) (1)

- [SAIB ACE-98-10](https://openairdocs.org/saib/ACE-98-10): . Issued Nov 24, 1997

## Registered aircraft

None registered with this model now.

## 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 ERA14CA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA335), Jul 6, 2014: Alexander Schleicher K 7 (N9156), Mocksville, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's decision to install an additional cushion to elevate his passenger and his failure to insure the cushion would not interfere with the control stick movement resulting in limited movement…

## 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 20140706014619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140706014619A), Jul 6, 2014: Alexander Schleicher Gmbh & Co K 7 (N9156), Mocksville, NC, Substantial damage. Pilot noticed he had restricted and limited up elevator control during his takeoff tow. He disconnected from the tow aircraft and made a turn back for his…

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (5)

Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has.

- [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

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Schleicher Alexander K 7](https://openairdocs.org/model/schleicher-alexander-k-7): 15 registered aircraft, registry code 3801551
- [Flugsportabeilung T S G K-7](https://openairdocs.org/model/flugsportabeilung-t-s-g-k-7): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05610TS

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