Schleicher ASW-20
57 Schleicher ASW-20 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1977–1983. Most are registered in CA, AZ and CO.
- Registered today
- 57
- Years built
- 1977–1983
- Seats
- 1
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Schleicher ASW-20 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-20
One email when a new AD may apply to this model. Stop any time.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 27
- Destroyed
- 6
- Substantial damage
- 20
- Minor damage
- 1
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Schleicher ASW-20 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Schleicher ASW-20 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Sep 29, 2022Substantial damage · none injuries · Hood River, ORN220CW
- Aug 23, 2015Substantial damage · fatal injuries · Hempstead, TXN878S
- May 4, 2014Substantial damage · serious injuries · Monroe, GAN777LR
- Jul 2, 2011Substantial damage · fatal injuries · Lone Pine, CA
- Aug 25, 2010Substantial damage · none injuries · Waynesville, OHN31TS
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19951 report on Schleicher ASW-20 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- light1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1977 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 10 | |
| 1979 | 9 | |
| 1980 | 8 | |
| 1981 | 11 | |
| 1982 | 3 | |
| 1983 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 10 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Schleicher ASW-20 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 27 NTSB events since 1982 involve Schleicher ASW-20 airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 1 service difficulty report on Schleicher ASW-20 airframes since 1995. 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
ASW-20 aircraft
Page 1 of 3| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N11KJ | 1977 | Miami, FL | Apr 1, 2022 |
| N120 | 1980 | Basco, IL | Apr 29, 2015 |
| N120BL | — | Elmira, NY | — |
| N120PV | 1981 | Orange, CA | Feb 5, 2013 |
| N120WB | 1980 | Parker, CO | Sep 24, 2020 |
| N123DP | 1980 | Newport Beach, CA | Apr 20, 2015 |
| N12HA | 1980 | Delano, MN | Oct 8, 2009 |
| N12ZB | 1978 | Tulsa, OK | Mar 1, 2023 |
| N1301G | 1978 | Nashua, NH | Apr 2, 2009 |
| N17RW | 1979 | Trabuco Canyon, CA | Jul 11, 2000 |
| N199CS | — | Pleasanton, CA | Oct 25, 1997 |
| N1BT | 1978 | Nashville, TN | Mar 6, 2019 |
| N204Q | 1979 | Kirklin, IN | Apr 22, 2015 |
| N20AB | 1980 | Rosamond, CA | Jun 6, 2006 |
| N20DQ | 1977 | Lafayette, AL | Aug 5, 2016 |
| N20NT | 1979 | Tehachapi, CA | Jun 2, 2023 |
| N20TS | 1981 | Lakeland, FL | Aug 31, 2024 |
| N20UZ | 1978 | Vail, AZ | Oct 29, 2021 |
| N20YP | 1981 | Kailua, HI | May 1, 2025 |
| N20ZZ | 1977 | Tularosa, NM | Jun 17, 2003 |
| N230DB | 1979 | New Castle, NH | Oct 15, 2025 |
| N24WA | 1982 | Chandler, AZ | Jul 6, 2006 |
| N251B | 1979 | Dublin, CA | Dec 27, 2017 |
| N2557 | 1980 | Port Matilda, PA | May 15, 2002 |
| N261 | 1977 | Charlotte, MI | Apr 30, 2019 |