# Schleicher KA 6 E - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 3801545 - Manufacturer (registry): SCHLEICHER - Model: KA 6 E - Aircraft type: Glider - Category: Glider - Engines: None - Seats: 1 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 60 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS 7G1](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/7G1) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau - Registered aircraft: 19 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/schleicher-ka-6-e 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 64-09-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/64-09-06): Airbrake Push Pull Rod · Alexander Schleicher K 8, K 8 B, Ka 6 and 15 more. Effective Sep 7, 1971 - [AD 69-05-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-05-06): Thermos Bottle Bracket · Alexander Schleicher KA 6 E. Effective Apr 6, 1969 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 64-07-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/64-07-05) (historical): Elevator Control Push Rods · Alexander Schleicher K 8, K 8 B, K7 and 8 more. Effective Apr 13, 1964 ## Registered aircraft (19) - [N102K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N102K): [Wabash Valley Soaring Association Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WABASH%20VALLEY%20SOARING%20ASSOCIATION%20INC), [Lawrenceville, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Lawrenceville), built 1967, S/N 4108 - [N116DS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N116DS): [Stevenson Malcolm D Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STEVENSON%20MALCOLM%20D%20JR), [Cedar Crest, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Cedar%20Crest), built 1985, S/N 6025 - [N13233](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N13233): [Ag Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AG%20LEASING%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), S/N 4004 - [N1342](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1342): [Pfeiffer Neal J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PFEIFFER%20NEAL%20J), [Wichita, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Wichita), built 1967, S/N 4135 - [N166E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N166E): [Chesser Richard S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHESSER%20RICHARD%20S), [Aiken, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Aiken), built 1968, S/N 4207 - [N1771R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1771R): [Lsk Aviation Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LSK%20AVIATION%20CORP), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), S/N 4096 - [N2634P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2634P): [Wagenknecht Harald H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WAGENKNECHT%20HARALD%20H), [Ruther Glen, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Ruther%20Glen), built 1966, S/N 4050 - [N3075](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3075): [Gradwell Dean H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRADWELL%20DEAN%20H), [Jacksonville, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Jacksonville), built 1965, S/N 4024 - [N3083](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3083): [Leonard Steven E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEONARD%20STEVEN%20E), [Wichita, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Wichita), built 1968, S/N 4161 - [N3176](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3176): [Schuur David L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHUUR%20DAVID%20L), [Flat Rock, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Flat%20Rock), built 1968, S/N 4176 - [N335SE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N335SE): [Connelly William E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CONNELLY%20WILLIAM%20E), [Omaha, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Omaha), built 1968, S/N 4229 - [N43J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N43J): [Hohanshelt Laura S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOHANSHELT%20LAURA%20S), [Minneapolis, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Minneapolis), built 1970, S/N 4345 - [N4784S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4784S): [Port Townsend Aero Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PORT%20TOWNSEND%20AERO%20MUSEUM), [Port Townsend, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Port%20Townsend), built 1965, S/N 4010 - [N53RA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N53RA): [Wichita Soaring Assoc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WICHITA%20SOARING%20ASSOC), [Wichita, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Wichita), built 1970, S/N 4343 - [N588M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N588M): [Pedreiro Sergio](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PEDREIRO%20SERGIO), [Greenwich, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Greenwich), built 1966, S/N 4049 - [N59256](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N59256): [Seymour David E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SEYMOUR%20DAVID%20E), [Evergreen, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Evergreen), built 1966, S/N 4057 - [N66KE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N66KE): [Stone Richard E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STONE%20RICHARD%20E), [Lebanon, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Lebanon), built 1968, S/N 4205 - [N7714](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7714): [Kolberg Rocky S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KOLBERG%20ROCKY%20S), [Kelso, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Kelso), built 1967, S/N 4131 - [N99DW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N99DW): [U S Southwest Soaring Museum Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/U%20S%20SOUTHWEST%20SOARING%20MUSEUM%20INC), [Moriarty, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Moriarty), S/N 4081 ## NTSB investigations (6) 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 FTW01FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA129), May 26, 2001: Schleicher Ka-6E (N9915X), Pryor, OK, no damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: the failure of the glider pilot to maintain aircraft control and his delay in releasing the towrope. A contributing factor was the glider's worn elevator trim friction, which resulted in its… - [NTSB FTW92LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA182), Jul 18, 1992: Schleicher KA6E (N1342), Haskell, OK, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND THE WING RUNNERS FAILURE TO KEEP THE RIGHT WING UP. - [NTSB MIA80DLD76](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80DLD76), Jun 29, 1980: Schleicher KA6E (N106E), Winter Haven, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC75DGT16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75DGT16), Mar 15, 1975: Schleicher KA6 (N1771R), Lemont, PA, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC73FNC29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73FNC29), Aug 19, 1972: Schleicher KA-6 (N4333), Farmingdale, ME, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC72DHA39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72DHA39), May 28, 1972: Schleicher KA-6 (N29JG), Dingmans Ferry, 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 20010526014642A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010526014642A), May 26, 2001: Schler KA6E (N9915X), Pryor, OK. (.19)On may 26, 2001, at approximately 1350 central daylight time, a Cessna 150, N5617E, was destroyed when it impacted terrain during the takeoff initial… - [Accident 19920718031309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920718031309A), Jul 18, 1992: Schler KA6E (N1342), Haskell, OK, Substantial damage. Wing runner let go of glider on air tow. Wing dropped. Glider cut loose. Veered into a hay bail off edge runway. - [Accident 19800629024229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800629024229A), Jun 29, 1980: Schler KA6E (N106E), Winter Haven, FL, Substantial damage. Glider student swerved off runway during takeoff run and struck parked aircraft. - [Accident 19750315005069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750315005069A), Mar 15, 1975: Schler KA6E (N1771R), Lemont, PA, Substantial damage. Missed ckpt,became lost. Caught l wingtip on ldg. Whl equipped. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (5) 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. 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