# Slingsby TYPE 43 SERIES 3F

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 8320206
- Manufacturer (registry): SLINGSBY
- Model: TYPE 43 SERIES 3F
- Aircraft type: Glider
- Category: Glider
- Engines: None
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 60 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/slingsby-type-43-series-3f

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.

## Registered aircraft (1)

- [N5563V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5563V): [Wille Chad C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILLE%20CHAD%20C), [Corning, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Corning), built 1960, S/N 1028

## NTSB investigations (1)

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 BFO85LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85LA037), Apr 20, 1985: Slingsby Type 43 Series 3F (N5563V), Lovettsville, VA, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

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.

- [Incident 19850420016219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850420016219I), Apr 20, 1985: Amtrfa SLINGSBY (N5563V), Lovettsville, VA, Minor damage. Pilot let glider get too low and wingtip hit a tree. Spoilers had not been retracted.

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