# Schleicher ASW-15B - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 38015H2 - Manufacturer (registry): SCHLEICHER - Model: ASW-15B - Aircraft type: Glider - Category: Glider - Engines: None - Seats: 1 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 75 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS G22EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G22EU) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau - Registered aircraft: 5 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/schleicher-asw-15b 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 2023-05-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-05-03): Wing, Rib/Bulkhead · Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau ASW -15 and ASW-15B. Effective Apr 18, 2023 - [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 95-09-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-09-12): Wing Spar · Alexander Schleicher ASW-15B, ASW -15, ASW 12 and 1 more. Effective Jun 9, 1995 - [AD 84-20-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/84-20-01): Bellcrank Inspection · Alexander Schleicher ASW-15B and ASW -15. Effective Oct 1, 1984 - [AD 75-17-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-17-11): Improper Fin-Rudder Nose Clearance · Alexander Schleicher ASW-15B and ASW -15. Effective Aug 18, 1975 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (1) - [SAIB ACE-98-11](https://openairdocs.org/saib/ACE-98-11): . Issued Nov 24, 1997 ## Registered aircraft (5) - [N14LT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14LT): [Lake Richard T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAKE%20RICHARD%20T), [Port Saint Lucie, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Port%20Saint%20Lucie), S/N 15193 - [N1515B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1515B): [Chilhowee Soaring Association Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHILHOWEE%20SOARING%20ASSOCIATION%20INC), [Benton, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Benton), built 1976, S/N 15450 - [N827](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N827): [Schirmer Dwight S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHIRMER%20DWIGHT%20S), [Milford, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Milford), built 1973, S/N 15282 - [N858](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N858): [Davenport John P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAVENPORT%20JOHN%20P), [Redmond, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Redmond), S/N 15231 - [N998EE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N998EE): [Lance Scott B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LANCE%20SCOTT%20B), [Winchester, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Winchester), S/N 15195 ## NTSB investigations (4) 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 GAA20CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA073), Nov 6, 2019: Schleicher ASW15 (N16TD), Waynesville, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The glider pilot's improper approach during landing, which resulted in collision with trees. - [NTSB NYC94LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA173), Sep 10, 1994: Schleicher ASW15B (N827), Dansville, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT ALLOWED THE SPEED OF THE GLIDER TO GET TO LOW ON FINAL APPROACH WHICH RESULTED IN A RAPID DESCENT, SUBSEQUENT UNDERSHOOT OF THE RUNWAY, AND IMPACT WITH A TREE. A FACTOR IN THIS ACCIDENT WAS… - [NTSB MIA78DKJ51](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78DKJ51), Jun 17, 1978: Schleicher ASW15 (N2HS), Pensacola, FL, destroyed - [NTSB NYC76FGM41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76FGM41), Aug 1, 1976: Schleicher ASW-15 (N15DC), Claysburg, PA, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (4) 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 20191106023389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191106023389A), Nov 6, 2019: Schleicher ASW-15B (N16TD), Waynesville, OH, Substantial damage. On Wednesday, November 06, 2019, at approximately 1500 EDT, an experimental Schleicher glider, registration n-number N16TD, was involved in an accident when it… - [Accident 19940910043369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940910043369A), Sep 10, 1994: Schler ASW15B (N827), Dansville, NY, Substantial damage. Extended pattern for powered traffic. Encountered downdraft on final. Wing struck a tree 400FEET short of runway. - [Accident 19780617015329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780617015329A), Jun 17, 1978: Schler RHONLERCHE (N2HS), Pensacola, AL, Destroyed. Not feeling well before tkof due spray painting. Spoilers inadverty deployed prior to apch. - [Accident 19760801022459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760801022459A), Aug 1, 1976: Schler ASW15B (N15DC), Claysburg, PA, Substantial damage. Encountered downdraft along ridge,unable to stay airborn,landed in tree ## Service difficulty reports (2) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR SIMA20131221008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA20131221008), Dec 21, 2013: FLASHLIGHT. MISSING. FLIGHT ATTENDANT REPORTS AFT CABIN FLASHLIGHT MISSING. GAVE A NEW FLASHLIGHT TO THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT TO PUT IN THE AFT CABIN IAW STANDARD MAINT PRACTICE. (RESUB - [SDR SIMA2012058014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA2012058014), Feb 26, 2012: FLASHLIGHT. INOPERATIVE. ON FLIGHT 9805 THE CREW FOUND FIRST OFFICIER EMERGENCY FLASHLIGHT INOPERABLE. THE AIRCRAFT WAS REMOVED FROM SERVICE. REVIEWED THE MEL AND ENSURE APPROPRIATE MAI --- 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.