# Schleicher ASW-28 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 3801550 - Manufacturer (registry): SCHLEICHER - Model: ASW-28 - Aircraft type: Glider - Category: Glider - Engines: None - Seats: 1 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS G13CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G13CE) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau - Registered aircraft: 16 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/schleicher-asw-28 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. None matched. ## Information bulletins (advisory) (1) - [SAIB CE-08-06](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-08-06): Engine Fuel and Control. Issued Nov 14, 2007 ## Registered aircraft (16) - [N10SW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10SW): [Baum Orthodontic Associates Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAUM%20ORTHODONTIC%20ASSOCIATES%20INC), [Los Angeles, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Los%20Angeles), built 2001, S/N 28041 - [N128RF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N128RF): [Sherrill David S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHERRILL%20DAVID%20S), [Westford, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Westford), S/N 28004 - [N128UH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N128UH): [Nixon Henry](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NIXON%20HENRY), [Wayne, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Wayne), built 2000, S/N 28010 - [N228DC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N228DC): [Turnpoints LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TURNPOINTS%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), S/N 28002 - [N228JG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N228JG): [De Rham Jacques H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DE%20RHAM%20JACQUES%20H), [Bellevue, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Bellevue), built 2002, S/N 28061 - [N26SD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26SD): [Shallbetter Daniel G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHALLBETTER%20DANIEL%20G), [Bloomington, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Bloomington), S/N 28057 - [N280E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N280E): [L/D Max Sales LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/L%2FD%20MAX%20SALES%20LLC), [Missoula, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Missoula), S/N 28033 - [N28CY](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28CY): [Zaluska Maksymin A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ZALUSKA%20MAKSYMIN%20A), [Garden City Park, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Garden%20City%20Park), built 2001, S/N 28015 - [N28GG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28GG): [Wrinkle David M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WRINKLE%20DAVID%20M), [Beavercreek, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Beavercreek), built 2002, S/N 28056 - [N28GY](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28GY): [Durbin Andrew (Nmn)](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DURBIN%20ANDREW%20(NMN)), [Glendale, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Glendale), built 2002, S/N 28048 - [N28YN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28YN): [Herrli Tod E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HERRLI%20TOD%20E), [Marion, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Marion), built 2001, S/N 28037 - [N322EG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N322EG): [Spitz Robert W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPITZ%20ROBERT%20W), [Kenosha, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Kenosha), built 2002, S/N 28050 - [N328TB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N328TB): [Capra Joseph A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAPRA%20JOSEPH%20A), [Los Angeles, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Los%20Angeles), built 2001, S/N 28014 - [N40486](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N40486): [Clerx Bernard C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLERX%20BERNARD%20C), [Newport Beach, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Newport%20Beach), built 2000, S/N 28013 - [N60EM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N60EM): [Mk2 Associates LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MK2%20ASSOCIATES%20LLC), [Monroe, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Monroe), S/N 28006 - [N828BH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N828BH): [Taylor Clyde E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TAYLOR%20CLYDE%20E), [Snellville, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Snellville), built 2002, S/N 28059 ## NTSB investigations (2) 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 GAA16CA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA342), Jun 17, 2016: Schleicher ASW 28 (N280E), Cuddybackville, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain the glide path required for landing in the off-field landing zone. - [NTSB ATL03LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA112), Jun 21, 2003: Schleicher ASW28 (N128ED), Batesburg, SC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of thermal lifting action that resulted in the in-flight collision with trees during an attempted forced landing. ## FAA accident and incident reports (2) 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 20160617009429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160617009429A), Jun 17, 2016: Schleicher ASW-28 (N280E), Cuddebackville, NY, Substantial damage. On June 17, 2016, the glider departed wurtsboro airport to compete in a soar competition. According to the pilot, the aircraft lost some altitude on the north… - [Accident 20030621013699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030621013699A), Jun 21, 2003: Schler ASW28 (N128ED), Batesburg, SC, Substantial damage. (-23) Glider pilot lost altitude and attempted off field landing. During landing attempt aircraft struck tree and impacted terrain. ## Service difficulty reports (2) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2012FA0000755](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000755), Oct 24, 2012: CLEVIS. FAILED. AIR BRAKE FAILURE DUE TO A DEFECTIVE WELD IN A CLEVIS WHICH IS COMPRISED OF A BOLT WELDED INTO A U SHAPED PIECE OF METAL. THE WELD FAILED CAUSING THE BOLT TO PU - [SDR 2012FA0000738](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000738), Oct 24, 2012: CLEVIS. FAILED. AIR BRAKE FAILURE DUE TO A DEFECTIVE WELD IN A CLEVIS WHICH IS COMPRISED OF A BOLT WELDED INTO A U-SHAPED PIECE OF METAL. THE WELD FAILED CAUSING THE BOLT TO PU --- 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.