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Schleicher K 8 B

19 Schleicher K 8 B aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1962–1966. Most are registered in KS, CA and DE.

Registered today
19
Years built
1962–1966
Seats
1

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

0 ADs match the Schleicher K 8 B airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.

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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 K 8 B airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Schleicher K 8 B aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

  • Sep 2, 1995Substantial damage · minor injuries · Mayville, NYN1196
  • Mar 7, 1988Substantial damage · none injuries · Miami, FLN4663S
  • Jun 9, 1982Substantial damage · none injuries · Shrewsbury, PA

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

0 reports on Schleicher K 8 B airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19622
19632
19643
19651
19661
Unknown10

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
KS4
CA3
DE2
IL2
CO1
FL1
GA1
OH1
OK1
OR1

Buyer checklist

No ADs published since 1998 match the Schleicher K 8 B airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 3 NTSB events since 1982 involve Schleicher K 8 B 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 K 8 B aircraft

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

K 8 B aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N1164—Colorado Springs, COOct 10, 2025
N11961966Wichita, KSOct 15, 2007
N1287V—Santa Clara, CADec 17, 2021
N170DR1962Lookout Mountain, TNApr 28, 2001
N221L—Wilmington, DEFeb 13, 2021
N254CJ—Butler, GAJun 30, 2015
N4007U1964Lawrenceville, ILJun 4, 2015
N4660S1963Dayton, OHNov 10, 2025
N4663S—Wichita, KSApr 6, 2020
N4678S1964Keizer, ORAug 26, 2021
N4759S1964Santa Monica, CASep 30, 2026
N6156J—Kinards, SCMar 31, 2020
N623X1965Felton, DEJul 6, 2020
N658KA—Tehachapi, CAMar 16, 2020
N6660D1962Wichita, KSSep 21, 2007
N81410—Palatka, FLFeb 20, 2013
N8740R1963Lawrenceville, ILDec 26, 1984
N91274—Wichita, KSOct 3, 2007
N981CG—Tuttle, OKMar 13, 2025

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