Schleicher ASW-27
72 Schleicher ASW-27 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1996–2004. Most are registered in CA, NY and GA.
- Registered today
- 72
- Years built
- 1996–2004
- Seats
- 1
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Schleicher ASW-27 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-27
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Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 21
- Destroyed
- 1
- Substantial damage
- 18
- Minor damage
- 1
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Schleicher ASW-27 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Schleicher ASW-27 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Jul 15, 2026Substantial damage · none injuries · Montague, CAN920KB
- May 26, 2026Damage not reported · fatal injuries · Saratoga Springs, NYN321ER
- Nov 7, 2020Substantial damage · serious injuries · Clayton, CAN81KP
- Jul 27, 2019Substantial damage · none injuries · Mackay, IDN274JM
- Sep 4, 2016Substantial damage · none injuries · Benton, TNN27CE
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Schleicher ASW-27 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1996 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 9 | |
| 1998 | 9 | |
| 1999 | 6 | |
| 2000 | 5 | |
| 2001 | 4 | |
| 2002 | 11 | |
| 2003 | 4 | |
| 2004 | 2 | |
| Unknown | 17 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Schleicher ASW-27 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 21 NTSB events since 1982 involve Schleicher ASW-27 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-27 aircraft
Page 1 of 3| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N108WR | 2002 | Hobe Sound, FL | Dec 3, 2025 |
| N127FP | — | Acton, MA | May 9, 2025 |
| N127KS | 1998 | Marietta, GA | Jul 25, 2003 |
| N127LJ | 1998 | Tucson, AZ | May 8, 2023 |
| N127MG | — | Eastchester, NY | Oct 25, 2024 |
| N127MM | 2004 | San Jose, CA | Nov 15, 2017 |
| N127PA | 2000 | Palmdale, CA | Nov 29, 2022 |
| N127PR | — | Cincinnati, OH | Jan 11, 2024 |
| N127SM | 2001 | Saint Paul, MN | Jul 22, 2022 |
| N137ED | 1999 | Draper, UT | Oct 25, 2012 |
| N19HK | — | Dahlonega, GA | Apr 22, 2010 |
| N227BB | 2002 | West Dundee, IL | Oct 18, 2016 |
| N227DW | 2002 | Pittsburgh, PA | Dec 13, 2010 |
| N227MG | 1998 | — | |
| N227SD | 2001 | Bend, OR | Sep 17, 2025 |
| N22SQ | — | Parrish, FL | Jul 10, 2023 |
| N2611W | 1997 | California City, CA | Dec 19, 2001 |
| N270AS | — | Woodstock, IL | Oct 11, 2023 |
| N271JH | 2003 | San Marino, CA | Feb 11, 2014 |
| N271JS | 1996 | Tehachapi, CA | Jul 23, 2003 |
| N2727B | 2000 | Wurtsboro, NY | Jul 16, 2015 |
| N272JS | 1997 | Sandy Springs, GA | Dec 30, 2016 |
| N272PC | 1996 | Prescott Valley, AZ | Sep 28, 2017 |
| N273SP | 1997 | San Diego, CA | Jul 27, 2015 |
| N274CE | 1998 | Edgewood, NM | Jul 17, 2019 |