# Schleicher ASW-17

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 3801507
- Manufacturer (registry): SCHLEICHER
- Model: ASW-17
- Aircraft type: Glider
- Category: Glider
- Engines: None
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 102 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS G30EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G30EU) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau
- Registered aircraft: 5
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/schleicher-asw-17

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 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 76-07-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-07-11): Water Ballast System Control · Alexander Schleicher ASW 17. Effective Apr 22, 1976

## Information bulletins (advisory) (1)

- [SAIB ACE-98-12](https://openairdocs.org/saib/ACE-98-12): . Issued Nov 24, 1997

## Registered aircraft (5)

- [N111BG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N111BG): [Grant Richard M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRANT%20RICHARD%20M), [Eugene, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Eugene), built 1972, S/N 17008
- [N117RT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N117RT): [Doyle Connor G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DOYLE%20CONNOR%20G), [North Adams, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/North%20Adams), built 1972, S/N 17009
- [N170FF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N170FF): [Shryack Mark E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHRYACK%20MARK%20E), [Glen Rose, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Glen%20Rose), built 1975, S/N 17044
- [N52F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N52F): [Purves Keith C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PURVES%20KEITH%20C), [Renton, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Renton), built 1973, S/N 17020
- [N91M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N91M): [Conner Larry](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CONNER%20LARRY), [Los Lunas, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Los%20Lunas), built 1973, S/N 17024

## NTSB investigations (3)

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 MIA79FLD55](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FLD55), Apr 6, 1979: Schleicher ASW-17 (N4AX), Oviedo, FL, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB MIA78DLD10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78DLD10), Nov 13, 1977: Schleicher ASW-17 (N4AX), Mulberry, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD73DKM35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD73DKM35), Apr 20, 1973: Schleicher AS-W17 (N1UJ), Newton, NC, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (3)

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 19790406006519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790406006519A), Apr 6, 1979: Schler ASW17 (N4AX), Oviedo, FL, Destroyed. Aircraft hit the ground at high speed. Pilots who had flown this modification had experienced control problems.
- [Accident 19771113035582A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19771113035582A), Nov 13, 1977: Schler ASW17 (N4AX), Mulberry, FL, Substantial damage
- [Accident 19730420009079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730420009079A), Apr 20, 1973: Schler ASW17 (N1UJ), Newton, NC, Substantial damage. Wheel eqpd. Glider race,lost thermal.l wing tip caught weeds. Dscndd too low trying to find thermal.

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Alexander Schleicher ASW 17](https://openairdocs.org/model/alexander-schleicher-asw-17): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 3801555

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