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Schleicher ASW-20C

20 Schleicher ASW-20C aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1983–1987. Most are registered in CA, NH and AZ.

Registered today
20
Years built
1983–1987
Seats
1

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

0 ADs match the Schleicher ASW-20C 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.

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Accident history

NTSB since 1982
NTSB events
7
Destroyed
0
Substantial damage
7
Minor damage
0
No damage
0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Schleicher ASW-20C airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Schleicher ASW-20C aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

  • Nov 7, 2020Substantial damage · serious injuries · Clayton, CAN18MA
  • May 30, 2018Substantial damage · none injuries · Nephi, UTN428US
  • May 9, 2010Substantial damage · serious injuries · Unionville, PAN6BF
  • Jul 21, 2001Substantial damage · none injuries · Etowah, TNN59HK
  • Aug 14, 1994Substantial damage · minor injuries · Ionia, MIN6514M

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

0 reports on Schleicher ASW-20C airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19836
19858
19861
19871
Unknown4

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
CA6
NH3
AZ2
GA2
NY2
NC1
NV1
TN1
TX1
WY1

Buyer checklist

No ADs published since 1998 match the Schleicher ASW-20C airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 7 NTSB events since 1982 involve Schleicher ASW-20C 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.
See the registered Schleicher ASW-20C aircraft

Type data

FAA aircraft reference file
Aircraft type
Glider
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb

ASW-20C aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N127PX1985Boulder, WYSep 23, 2023
N16AL1985Brooks, GAOct 5, 2020
N17ZZ1986Wurtsboro, NYJul 25, 2023
N20CX1983Kingman, AZMar 31, 2005
N20HW—Horseheads, NYAug 17, 2015
N20QS1983Palo Alto, CAMar 17, 2021
N20UH1985Belton, TXSep 2, 2023
N226A1983Boulder City, NVApr 23, 2013
N311DP—Cary, NCMar 1, 2005
N37DL1985San Pedro, CAOct 2, 1998
N420D1985Phoenix, AZNov 30, 2005
N46GH—Gilmanton, NHJun 13, 2026
N59HK1983Santa Maria, CAOct 10, 2019
N620C—Torrance, CAJan 19, 2021
N6514M1985San Carlos, CAMay 18, 2018
N747EA1985Lyme, NHMay 16, 2013
N87B1985Williamson, GAOct 23, 2017
N88EE1983Auburn, NHOct 7, 2025
N88VS1987Tehachapi, CAJul 3, 2007
N929M1983Benton, TNJan 13, 2026

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