# Schweizer SGU 2-22EK - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 8050614 - Manufacturer (registry): SCHWEIZER - Model: SGU 2-22EK - Aircraft type: Glider - Category: Glider - Engines: None - Seats: 2 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 75 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS G-18](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G-18) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: K & L Soaring LLC - Registered aircraft: 5 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgu-2-22ek 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 87-17-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-17-01): Tow Release Installation · K & L Soaring SGS 1-23, SGS 1-23D, SGS 1-23F and 25 more. Effective Aug 19, 1988 - [AD 76-13-11 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-13-11-R1): Aft Fuselage Longerons · K & L Soaring SGS 2-33, SGS 2-33A, SGU 2-22C and 3 more. Effective May 25, 1988 - [AD 87-02-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-02-01): Tow-Release Installation Inspection · K & L Soaring SGM 2-37, SGS 1-23, SGS 1-23D and 32 more. Effective Jan 21, 1987 ## Registered aircraft (5) - [N222EK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N222EK): [Wave Soaring Adventures Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WAVE%20SOARING%20ADVENTURES%20INC), [Lake Tapps, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Lake%20Tapps), built 1967, S/N 258 - [N2717Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2717Z): [Wroe Daniel C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WROE%20DANIEL%20C), [Denton, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Denton), built 1964, S/N 170 - [N2723Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2723Z): [Owen Bryce C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OWEN%20BRYCE%20C), [Solvang, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Solvang), built 1964, S/N 179 - [N2727Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2727Z): [Morgan III Robert E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MORGAN%20III%20ROBERT%20E), [Destin, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Destin), built 1964, S/N 181 - [N9943J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9943J): [Martin James D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARTIN%20JAMES%20D), [Graford, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Graford), built 1966, S/N 242 ## NTSB investigations (7) 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 MIA95LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA225), Sep 17, 1995: Schweizer SGU-2-22K (N2717Z), Picayune, MS, destroyed. Probable cause: The pilot-in-command's disregard of a weather forecast and flight into known adverse weather condition (thunderstorm). The thunderstorm, and associated wind gusts, were factors. - [NTSB SEA86LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA199), Aug 14, 1986: Schweizer 2-22EK (N2723Z), Easton, WA, substantial damage - [NTSB MKC77FER34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77FER34), Apr 17, 1977: Schweizer SGU2 (N2717Z), Cloquet, MN, substantial damage - [NTSB SEA77FYA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA77FYA04), Oct 24, 1976: Schweizer SGU222 (N2787Z), Boise, ID, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX73DUG23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73DUG23), Nov 10, 1972: Schweizer 2-22 (N2410W), Hemet, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB SEA68D0328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA68D0328), Jun 9, 1968: Schweizer 222E (N9943J), Horseshoe Bend, ID, substantial damage - [NTSB SEA67F0309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA67F0309), Apr 9, 1967: Schweizer SGU222 (N9943J), Boise, ID, 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 19950917029809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950917029809A), Sep 17, 1995: Scwzer SGU222EK (N2717Z), Picayune, MS, Destroyed. On departure thunderstorm in area, turned back. Hit trees and a house trying to land in a field. - [Accident 19860813079349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860813079349A), Aug 13, 1986: Scwzer SGU222EK (N2723Z), Easton, WA, Substantial damage. The glider was forced into an early release at low altitude on takeoff and struck trees. Tow plane had lost power. - [Accident 19770417009529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770417009529A), Apr 17, 1977: Scwzer SGU222EK (N2717Z), Cloquet, MN, Substantial damage. Glider entered a series of pitch oscillations during tow. Glider released and crashed into ground - [Accident 19761024034109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19761024034109A), Oct 24, 1976: Scwzer SGU222EK (N2787Z), Boise, ID, Substantial damage. Tkof aborted. Power failure of winch. Psgr prevented movement of controls. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (4) 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 SA01734SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01734SE): Application of Stewart Systems synthetic fabric covering system to aircraft fuselage, wings, tail surfaces, control surfaces and related parts. Andrew D. Humphrey - [STC SG01164CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SG01164CH): Install Cooper superflite 102 fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc - [STC SA1351WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1351WE): Replace existing fabric on wings, fuselage, empennage, and/or control surfaces, with Ceconite101 material. (262A Series -12). Ceconite Inc - [STC SG4-1240](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SG4-1240): Installation of Eonnex cover on aircraft surfaces. Ceconite, 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.