# Schempp-Hirth K8B

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 38019VK
- Manufacturer (registry): SCHEMPP-HIRTH
- Model: K8B
- 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 7G4](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/7G4) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/schempp-hirth-k8b

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 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

Historical (superseded or no longer in force):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

## Registered aircraft (1)

- [N9377G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9377G): [Schiller Gottfried](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHILLER%20GOTTFRIED), [Howell, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Howell), built 1967, S/N 12

## NTSB investigations

None matched to aircraft with this model.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to aircraft with this model.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (6)

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 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 K 8 B](https://openairdocs.org/model/schleicher-k-8-b): 19 registered aircraft, registry code 3801563
- [KK Lehtovaara K8B](https://openairdocs.org/model/kk-lehtovaara-k8b): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05614QC

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