Schleicher ASW-15
22 Schleicher ASW-15 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1969–1972. Most are registered in CA, FL and NY.
- Registered today
- 22
- Years built
- 1969–1972
- Seats
- 1
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Schleicher ASW-15 airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.
AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
Watch new ADs for the Schleicher ASW-15
One email when a new AD may apply to this model. Stop any time.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 3
- Destroyed
- 0
- Substantial damage
- 3
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Schleicher ASW-15 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Schleicher ASW-15 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Jun 22, 2013Substantial damage · serious injuries · Navasota, TX
- Jul 8, 1984Substantial damage · none injuries · Fairfield, PA
- May 26, 1982Substantial damage · none injuries · Plymouth, CT
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Schleicher ASW-15 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1969 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 8 | |
| 1971 | 4 | |
| 1972 | 4 | |
| Unknown | 4 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Schleicher ASW-15 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 3 NTSB events since 1982 involve Schleicher ASW-15 airframes. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.
- Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
- Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
- Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
- Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
- Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
Type data
FAA aircraft reference file- Aircraft type
- Glider
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruising speed
- 60 mph
ASW-15 aircraft
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N10TY | 1971 | Williams, AZ | Feb 16, 2023 |
| N121MW | 1970 | Zephyrhills, FL | — |
| N15BT | 1972 | California, MD | Jul 17, 2018 |
| N15KS | 1972 | North Scituate, RI | Aug 24, 2016 |
| N15LJ | 1969 | Manlius, NY | Jun 23, 2015 |
| N15RC | 1970 | Fort Bragg, NC | May 14, 2011 |
| N15XS | 1971 | Brownsburg, IN | Feb 6, 2023 |
| N178K | 1970 | Cincinnati, OH | May 24, 2022 |
| N18CF | 1972 | Torrance, CA | Apr 17, 2012 |
| N253DJ | 1970 | Lagrange, GA | Dec 16, 2023 |
| N291W | — | Lenexa, KS | Nov 5, 2020 |
| N292WM | 1970 | Lakeland, FL | Nov 21, 2024 |
| N33RD | — | Columbus, OH | Mar 24, 2022 |
| N3907B | — | York, SC | Sep 20, 2019 |
| N484SA | 1970 | Cameron Park, CA | Feb 24, 2010 |
| N615P | 1971 | Salt Lake City, UT | Aug 10, 2022 |
| N623 | 1970 | Concord, NH | Sep 25, 2025 |
| N7240P | 1969 | State College, PA | Jun 29, 2020 |
| N737T | 1972 | Manlius, NY | Apr 6, 2024 |
| N8178 | 1970 | Santa Clara, CA | Mar 15, 2011 |
| N8465 | — | Fort Worth, TX | Jul 28, 2017 |
| N99AH | 1971 | Belleville, MI | Aug 1, 2017 |