# Schleicher AS-K13 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 38015GS - Manufacturer (registry): SCHLEICHER - Model: AS-K13 - 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 G15EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G15EU) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau - Registered aircraft: 14 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/schleicher-as-k13 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 98-13-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-13-05): Inspect Main Spar Fitting · Alexander Schleicher AS-K 13. Effective Aug 1, 1998 - [AD 97-08-06 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-08-06-R1): Quick Connectors · Alexander Schleicher AS-K 13, AS 12, ASK 21 and 39 more. Effective Aug 1, 1997 - [AD 69-05-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-05-04): Landing Gear Buffer Plate · Alexander Schleicher AS-K 13. Effective Apr 5, 1969 - [AD 68-25-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/68-25-05): Wheel Brake Cable · Alexander Schleicher AS-K 13. Effective Jan 10, 1969 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 75-23-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-23-03) (historical): Elevator and Control · Alexander Schleicher AS-K 13, K 8, K7 and 15 more.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 ## Registered aircraft (14) - [N11EK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11EK): [Eastern Soaring Center Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EASTERN%20SOARING%20CENTER%20INC), [Petersburg, WV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WV/Petersburg), built 1972, S/N 13401 - [N14AA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14AA): [Mccarter Group LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCCARTER%20GROUP%20LLC), [Helena, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Helena), S/N 13214 - [N154AS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N154AS): [Flint River Soaring LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLINT%20RIVER%20SOARING%20LLC), [Bainbridge, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Bainbridge), built 1967, S/N 13007 - [N1618](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1618): [Knauff & Grove Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KNAUFF%20%26%20GROVE%20INC), [Julian, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Julian), built 1967, S/N 13033 - [N1679](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1679): [Orion Flugworks LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ORION%20FLUGWORKS%20LLC), [Waterbury Center, VT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VT/Waterbury%20Center), built 1968, S/N 13073 - [N1715](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1715): [Burt Compton Enterprises Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BURT%20COMPTON%20ENTERPRISES%20INC), [Marfa, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Marfa), built 1967, S/N 13026 - [N1749](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1749): [Adrian Soaring Club Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ADRIAN%20SOARING%20CLUB%20INC), [Ypsilanti, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Ypsilanti), built 1967, S/N 13046 - [N1765](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1765): [Taylor William E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TAYLOR%20WILLIAM%20E), [Escanaba, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Escanaba), built 1967, S/N 13030 - [N248S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N248S): [Dyer Evan H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DYER%20EVAN%20H), [Ann Arbor, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Ann%20Arbor), S/N 13003 - [N3110](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3110): [Stoia James W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STOIA%20JAMES%20W), [Wagener, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Wagener), built 1967, S/N 13037 - [N3707](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3707): [Kittleson Allen F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KITTLESON%20ALLEN%20F), [Granbury, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Granbury), S/N 13087 - [N545TT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N545TT): [Dyer Evan H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DYER%20EVAN%20H), [Ann Arbor, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Ann%20Arbor), built 1968, S/N 13083 - [N7745](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7745): [Wabash Valley Soaring Assn Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WABASH%20VALLEY%20SOARING%20ASSN%20INC), [Lawrenceville, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Lawrenceville), built 1968, S/N 13084 - [N867D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N867D): [Henderson Colin D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HENDERSON%20COLIN%20D), [Norman, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Norman), built 1972, S/N 13369 ## NTSB investigations (11) 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 CHI07CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA040), Dec 14, 2006: Schleicher AS-K13 (N545TT), Gregory, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's unexpected encounter with wind shear and his inability to remain clear of the trees while on final approach to land. - [NTSB CHI96LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA279), Aug 4, 1996: Schleicher ASK-13 (N11EK), Thompsonville, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: an evasive maneuver necessitated by the tow plane's aborted takeoff. - [NTSB ATL86LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA262), Sep 20, 1986: Alexander AS-K13 (N6877), Tullahoma, TN, substantial damage - [NTSB ATL83LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA243), Jun 25, 1983: Schleicher AS-K13 (N6877), Tullahoma, TN, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI79FEC37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FEC37), Jul 22, 1979: Schleicher AS-K13 (N9180), Adrian, MI, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI78FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FA033), Apr 22, 1978: Schleicher ASK-13 (N3AS), Adrian, MI, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB CHI75FEC19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75FEC19), Oct 26, 1974: Schleicher AS-K13 (N14AA), Adrian, MI, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI73AC036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73AC036), Oct 4, 1972: Schleicher AS-K13 (N3105), Oxford, MI, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB CHI72AC098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72AC098), Jun 8, 1972: Schleicher AS-K13 (N1757), No.Canton, OH, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB SEA71DWD27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA71DWD27), Feb 6, 1971: Schlicher ASK-13 (N1749), Arlington, WA, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA69D0219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69D0219), Oct 19, 1968: Schleicher AS-K13 (N1618), Homestead, FL, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (10) 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. - [Incident 20180913013519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180913013519I), Sep 13, 2018: Schleicher AS-K13 (N545TT), Gregory, MI, Minor damage. CFI 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… - [Accident 20080510840009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080510840009A), May 10, 2008: Schler ASK13 (N248S), Gregory, MI, Substantial damage. (-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… - [Accident 20061214031329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061214031329A), Dec 14, 2006: Schler ASK13 (N545TT), Gregory, MI, Substantial damage. (-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… - [Incident 20030525016919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030525016919I), May 25, 2003: Schler ASK13 (N1618), Fairfield, PA, Minor damage. (-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… - [Accident 19960804020659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960804020659A), Aug 4, 1996: Schler ASK13 (N11EK), Thompsonville, MI, Substantial damage. Tow 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,… - [Accident 19860920045829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860920045829A), Sep 20, 1986: Schler ASK13 (N6877), Tullahoma, TN, Substantial damage. The glider was forced to land when the tow car failed. The pilot did not remain over the runway as long as possible - [Accident 19830625027189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830625027189A), Jun 25, 1983: Schler ASK13 (N6877), Tullahoma, TN, Substantial damage. Bounced on fast landing. Drifted to edge of runway and hit a haystack. - [Accident 19790722016879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790722016879A), Jul 22, 1979: Schler ASK13 (N9180), Adrian, MI, Substantial damage. Instructor took over on glider tow take off too late to avoid crash after tow release. Insufficient altitude. - [Accident 19780422041762A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780422041762A), Apr 22, 1978: Schler RHONLERCHE (N3AS), Adrian, MI, Destroyed - [Accident 19741026035419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19741026035419A), Oct 26, 1974: Schler ASK13 (N14AA), Adrian, MI, Substantial damage. Spoilers deployed. Instructor plt/pax in rear seat at ctls during release frm tow plane. ## 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 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 SG01164CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SG01164CH): Install Cooper superflite 102 fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc - [STC SG1175GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SG1175GL): Surrendered and incorporated into STC SG01164CH. Cooper Aviation Supply Company, Inc --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.