# Scheibe L SPATZ-55

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 3801361
- Manufacturer (registry): SCHEIBE
- Model: L SPATZ-55
- Aircraft type: Glider
- Category: Glider
- Engines: None
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 60 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS 7G2](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/7G2) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: SCHEIBE-AIRCRAFT-GMBH
- Registered aircraft: 5
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/scheibe-l-spatz-55

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 64-15-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/64-15-06): Outer Aileron Hinge Brackets · Scheibe-Flugzeugbau L-Spatz 55. Effective Jul 27, 1964

## Registered aircraft (5)

- [N1087](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1087): [Airpower Museum Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIRPOWER%20MUSEUM%20INC), [Ottumwa, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Ottumwa), S/N 71
- [N1346D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1346D): [Clayton Harry L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLAYTON%20HARRY%20L), [Wichita, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Wichita), S/N 777
- [N155JS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N155JS): [Neil Charles M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEIL%20CHARLES%20M), [Livermore, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Livermore), built 1958, S/N 641
- [N2152](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2152): [Kramer Dean E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KRAMER%20DEAN%20E), [Bernville, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Bernville), built 1961, S/N 01/745
- [N2705C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2705C): [Miller Bruce A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MILLER%20BRUCE%20A), [Plano, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Plano), built 1955, S/N 591

## NTSB investigations (7)

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 ATL83LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA123), Feb 21, 1983: Scheibe Flugzeugbau L SPATZ-55 (N8752R), Woodbine, MD, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC75DGM41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75DGM41), Jun 8, 1975: Scheibe 55 (N8364), Holidaysburg, PA, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW70DPG13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70DPG13), Apr 5, 1970: Schieb L-SPTZ (N2705C), Mena, AR, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI68F0345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68F0345), Sep 23, 1967: Scheibe Spatz (N247RH), Marion, OH, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI67F0133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI67F0133), Jul 31, 1966: Scheibe L-55 (N1172), Whitestown, IN, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC66D0130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66D0130), Jul 30, 1965: Scheibe L-SPAT (N8752R), Heath, MA, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC66F0119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66F0119), Jul 26, 1965: Scheibe L-55 (N10110), New Braintre, MA, destroyed, 1 fatal

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

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 19830221005689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830221005689A), Feb 21, 1983: Scbflg LSPATZ55 (N8752R), Woodbine, MD, Substantial damage. Right wing struck a snowbank on the landing roll. Pilot misjudged the wider wing span than other models flown.
- [Accident 19750608014549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750608014549A), Jun 8, 1975: Scbflg BERGFLK115 (N8364), Holidaysburg, PA, Substantial damage. Due to high sink rate plt made emgcy lndg overshot fld. Lowered wing into grass to avoid steep bank

## 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 SG03893NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SG03893NY): Installation and maintenance of ORATEX covering and coating material. Aircraft Design & Certification GmbH
- [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 SG01164CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SG01164CH): Install Cooper superflite 102 fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc
- [STC SG1174GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SG1174GL): Surrendered and incorporated into STC SG01164CH. Cooper Aviation Supply Company, Inc

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