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 apply0 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 19950 reports on Schleicher ASW-20C airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1983 | 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 8 | |
| 1986 | 1 | |
| 1987 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 4 |
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.
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
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N127PX | 1985 | Boulder, WY | Sep 23, 2023 |
| N16AL | 1985 | Brooks, GA | Oct 5, 2020 |
| N17ZZ | 1986 | Wurtsboro, NY | Jul 25, 2023 |
| N20CX | 1983 | Kingman, AZ | Mar 31, 2005 |
| N20HW | — | Horseheads, NY | Aug 17, 2015 |
| N20QS | 1983 | Palo Alto, CA | Mar 17, 2021 |
| N20UH | 1985 | Belton, TX | Sep 2, 2023 |
| N226A | 1983 | Boulder City, NV | Apr 23, 2013 |
| N311DP | — | Cary, NC | Mar 1, 2005 |
| N37DL | 1985 | San Pedro, CA | Oct 2, 1998 |
| N420D | 1985 | Phoenix, AZ | Nov 30, 2005 |
| N46GH | — | Gilmanton, NH | Jun 13, 2026 |
| N59HK | 1983 | Santa Maria, CA | Oct 10, 2019 |
| N620C | — | Torrance, CA | Jan 19, 2021 |
| N6514M | 1985 | San Carlos, CA | May 18, 2018 |
| N747EA | 1985 | Lyme, NH | May 16, 2013 |
| N87B | 1985 | Williamson, GA | Oct 23, 2017 |
| N88EE | 1983 | Auburn, NH | Oct 7, 2025 |
| N88VS | 1987 | Tehachapi, CA | Jul 3, 2007 |
| N929M | 1983 | Benton, TN | Jan 13, 2026 |