- Manufacturer (registry)
- SCHLEICHER
- Model
- AS-K13
- Registry code
- 38015GS
- Registered
- 14 aircraft
- Type
- Glider
- Engines
- None
- Seats
- 2
- Weight class
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed
- 60 mph
- Certification
- Type certificated
- Data sheet
- TCDSG15EU
- Holder
- Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau
Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.
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Aircraft by year built · 18
| 1967 | 6 |
|---|---|
| 1968 | 7 |
| 1969 | 2 |
| 1970 | 1 |
| 1972 | 2 |
Airworthiness directives that may apply · 6
ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.
| 1969 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1975 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
Superseded and historical ADs · 1
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT d.ad_number, d.status, d.subject, d.effective_date
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('38015GS'))
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SELECT d.ad_number, d.status, d.subject, d.effective_date
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('38015GS'))
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Registered aircraft · 14
N11EKEastern Soaring Center Inc · Petersburg, WVN14AAMccarter Group LLC · Helena, MTN154ASFlint River Soaring LLC · Bainbridge, GAN1618Knauff & Grove Inc · Julian, PAN1679Orion Flugworks LLC · Waterbury Center, VTN1715Burt Compton Enterprises Inc · Marfa, TXN1749Adrian Soaring Club Inc · Ypsilanti, MIN1765Taylor William E · Escanaba, MIN248SDyer Evan H · Ann Arbor, MIN3110Stoia James W · Wagener, SCN3707Kittleson Allen F · Granbury, TXN545TTDyer Evan H · Ann Arbor, MIN7745Wabash Valley Soaring Assn Inc · Lawrenceville, ILN867DHenderson Colin D · Norman, OK
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('38015GS')
ORDER BY n_number"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('38015GS')
ORDER BY n_numberRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB investigations · 11
Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
Of 4 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.
NTSB CHI07CA040Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchleicher AS-K13 · Gregory, MIThe pilot's unexpected encounter with wind shear and his inability to remain clear of the trees while on final approach to land.NTSB CHI96LA279Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchleicher ASK-13 · Thompsonville, MIan evasive maneuver necessitated by the tow plane's aborted takeoff.NTSB ATL86LA262Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAlexander AS-K13 · Tullahoma, TNDuring an automobile tow/launch, the auto experienced a loss of power before the glider reached a safe release altitude. The pilot had steered the glider off of the paved rwy and was unable to return to the rwy. The glider pilot was forced to land in high…NTSB ATL83LA243Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchleicher AS-K13 · Tullahoma, TNThe pilot stated that his approach was too fast and he bounced the acft during the landing. The glider drifted left and collided with a hayroll. The collision caused another swerve and a subsequent collision with another hayroll.NTSB CHI79FEC37Accident · Serious injuriesClosedSchleicher AS-K13 · Adrian, MINTSB CHI78FA033Accident · 1 fatalClosedSchleicher ASK-13 · Adrian, MINTSB CHI75FEC19Accident · Serious injuriesClosedSchleicher AS-K13 · Adrian, MINTSB CHI73AC036Accident · 1 fatalClosedSchleicher AS-K13 · Oxford, MINTSB CHI72AC098Accident · 1 fatalClosedSchleicher AS-K13 · No.Canton, OHNTSB SEA71DWD27Accident · No injuriesClosedSchlicher ASK-13 · Arlington, WANTSB MIA69D0219Accident · Minor injuriesClosedSchleicher AS-K13 · Homestead, FL
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('38015GS')
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('38015GS')
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FAA incident reports · 10
Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Incident 20180913013519ISchleicher AS-K13 · Gregory, MICFI statement: During a training flight (flight review) I was giving to an experience private glider pilot, we were doing a "no spoiler" landing on runway 36 in an AS-K13 glider (N545TT). On final about 100 ft up we were still high. I directed the pilot to…Accident 20080510840009ASchler ASK13 · Gregory, MI(-23) Just after the glider left the ground a hand held radio fell out of the pilots pocket and lodged in front of the control stick. The pilot then released the glider from the tow plane due to lack of elevator up control causing the glider to strike the…Accident 20061214031329ASchler ASK13 · Gregory, MI(-23) On Thursday, December 14, 2006 at approximately 13:00 EST, N545TT, a schleicher AS-K13 glider took off in tow from Richmond Field (69G), runway 18, in Gregory Michigan, with the pilot [privacy data omitted] the pilot in command (PIC) in the back seat…Incident 20030525016919ISchler ASK13 · Fairfield, PA(-23) During a simulated failed spoiler landing, the student overshot the runway. The instructor did not react fast enough to stop the aircraft before running off the end of the runway. Situation was complicated by wet grass. Instructor stated that she…Accident 19960804020659ASchler ASK13 · Thompsonville, MITow plane lost power on takeoff. Cut glider loose and it overtook tow plane landing. Landed off runway. Hit stump. (-23) tow plane lost power on takeoff, disconnected glider. Tow plane lands on remaining runway, glider moves right of runway and strikes…Accident 19860920045829ASchler ASK13 · Tullahoma, TNThe glider was forced to land when the tow car failed. The pilot did not remain over the runway as long as possibleAccident 19830625027189ASchler ASK13 · Tullahoma, TNBounced on fast landing. Drifted to edge of runway and hit a haystack.Accident 19790722016879ASchler ASK13 · Adrian, MIInstructor took over on glider tow take off too late to avoid crash after tow release. Insufficient altitude.Accident 19780422041762ASchler Rhonlerche · Adrian, MIAccident 19741026035419ASchler ASK13 · Adrian, MISpoilers deployed. Instructor plt/pax in rear seat at ctls during release frm tow plane.
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('38015GS')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('38015GS')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
Service difficulty reports
No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.
STCs that may be installed · 6
Approved for this model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.
STC SA4503NMRemove original cloth covering and install Ceconite coveringSTC SG03715NYIunstallation and maintenance of Oratex 6000 Covering and Coating SystemSTC SG04702NYInstallation and maintenance of Oratex UL600 Covering and Coating SystemSTC SA1008WEInstallation of Poly-Fiber covering material.STC SG01164CHInstall Cooper superflite 102 fabric.STC SG1175GLSurrendered and incorporated into STC SG01164CH.
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT s.stc_number, s.description, s.holder, s.status, s.status_date, m.matched_model
FROM (
SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_stc.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('38015GS')
GROUP BY stc_number
) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number)
ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.status_date DESC, s.stc_number"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT s.stc_number, s.description, s.holder, s.status, s.status_date, m.matched_model
FROM (
SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_stc.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('38015GS')
GROUP BY stc_number
) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number)
ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.status_date DESC, s.stc_numberRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.