# Laister-Kauffman LK-10A

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 5090204
- Manufacturer (registry): LAISTER-KAUFFMAN
- Model: LK-10A
- Aircraft type: Glider
- Category: Glider
- Engines: None
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 60 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS G-15](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G-15) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Laister-Kauffmann Aircraft Corporation
- Registered aircraft: 12
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/laister-kauffman-lk-10a

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.

None matched.

## Registered aircraft (12)

- [N37193](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N37193): [Goofys Glider Club](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GOOFYS%20GLIDER%20CLUB), [Wichita, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Wichita), built 1943, S/N 67
- [N44781](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44781): [Rebholz Mark A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REBHOLZ%20MARK%20A), [Aguila, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Aguila), built 1943, S/N 82
- [N47390](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N47390): [Rebholz Mark A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REBHOLZ%20MARK%20A), [Aguila, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Aguila), built 1942, S/N 19
- [N51462](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N51462): [Tsi Holdco Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TSI%20HOLDCO%20INC), [Virginia Beach, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Virginia%20Beach), built 1943, S/N 126
- [N51584](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N51584): [Selland Brett J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SELLAND%20BRETT%20J), [Letcher, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Letcher), S/N 5
- [N53619](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N53619): [Fronius Douglas L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FRONIUS%20DOUGLAS%20L), [Poway, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Poway), S/N 48
- [N53625](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N53625): [Port Townsend Aero Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PORT%20TOWNSEND%20AERO%20MUSEUM), [Port Townsend, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Port%20Townsend), built 1943, S/N 61
- [N54632](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N54632): [Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WESTERN%20ANTIQUE%20AEROPLANE%20%26%20AUTOMOBILE%20MUSEUM), [Hood River, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Hood%20River), S/N 117
- [N58321](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N58321): [Gradwell Dean H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRADWELL%20DEAN%20H), [Jacksonville, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Jacksonville), built 1943, S/N 151
- [N60258](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N60258): [Gehrlein Jay L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GEHRLEIN%20JAY%20L), [Waterford, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Waterford), built 1943, S/N 105
- [N61636](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N61636): [Knerr Joshua D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KNERR%20JOSHUA%20D), [Tehachapi, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Tehachapi), S/N 86
- [N730D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N730D): [Hodgins Gregory W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HODGINS%20GREGORY%20W), [Tucson, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Tucson), built 1943, S/N 139

## NTSB investigations (9)

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 LAX83LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA358), Jul 24, 1983: Laister LK10 (N53619), Jacumba, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76FPD37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76FPD37), Apr 22, 1976: Laister LK-10A (N9778H), Abilene, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX72FUG22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72FUG22), Oct 10, 1971: Laister LK-10A (N53625), Elsinore, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW71AF072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71AF072), May 1, 1971: Laister LK-10A (N50894), Bracketville, TX, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB SEA69F0208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA69F0208), Mar 2, 1969: Laister LK-10A (N49911), Dallesport, WA, destroyed
- [NTSB NYC66D0239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66D0239), Sep 6, 1965: Leister-K 10-A (N58179), Frizzelburg, MD, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX65F0033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX65F0033), Feb 28, 1965: Laister K 10-A (N58353), San Diego, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X3695](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3695), Aug 30, 1964: Laister LK10A (N53611), Ren0, NV, destroyed
- [NTSB UNK64X2043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2043), May 31, 1964: Laister LK10A (N57541), Turnersfalls, MA, destroyed

## 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 19760422009969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760422009969A), Apr 22, 1976: Laikfn LK10A (N9778H), Abilene, TX, Substantial damage. Flt to qualify otr plt for glider tow privileges. Nr max gwt,0.8IN aft rear CG limit.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (9)

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 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
- [STC SG10WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SG10WE): Replace existing fabric on wings, fuselage, empennage, and/or control surfaces with Ceconite103 material. Ceconite Inc
- [STC SG4-1240](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SG4-1240): Installation of Eonnex cover on aircraft surfaces. Ceconite, Inc
- [STC SA1350WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1350WE): Replace existing fabric on wings, fuselage, empennage and/or control surfaces with fiberglass cloth. Ceconite, Inc
- [STC SA4-840](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-840): Fabric replaced with glass cloth on wings, fuselage, empennage and/or control surfaces. Air Fibre Inc
- [STC SG4-1230](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SG4-1230): Ceconite 101 covering of complete glider. Cooper Engineering Corporation
- [STC SG4-1411](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SG4-1411): Ceconite 103 covering of glider. Cooper Engineering Corporation
- [STC SG4-741](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SG4-741): Bubble canopies over each cockpit and change in configuration of vertical and horizontal tail. Williams John W

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Homebuilt LK-10A](https://openairdocs.org/model/homebuilt-lk-10a): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05603P2

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