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 apply0 ADs match the Schleicher K 8 B 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 K 8 B
One email when a new AD may apply to this model. Stop any time.
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.
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Schleicher K 8 B airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1962 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1963 | 2 | |
| 1964 | 3 | |
| 1965 | 1 | |
| 1966 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 10 |
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.
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
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N1164 | — | Colorado Springs, CO | Oct 10, 2025 |
| N1196 | 1966 | Wichita, KS | Oct 15, 2007 |
| N1287V | — | Santa Clara, CA | Dec 17, 2021 |
| N170DR | 1962 | Lookout Mountain, TN | Apr 28, 2001 |
| N221L | — | Wilmington, DE | Feb 13, 2021 |
| N254CJ | — | Butler, GA | Jun 30, 2015 |
| N4007U | 1964 | Lawrenceville, IL | Jun 4, 2015 |
| N4660S | 1963 | Dayton, OH | Nov 10, 2025 |
| N4663S | — | Wichita, KS | Apr 6, 2020 |
| N4678S | 1964 | Keizer, OR | Aug 26, 2021 |
| N4759S | 1964 | Santa Monica, CA | Sep 30, 2026 |
| N6156J | — | Kinards, SC | Mar 31, 2020 |
| N623X | 1965 | Felton, DE | Jul 6, 2020 |
| N658KA | — | Tehachapi, CA | Mar 16, 2020 |
| N6660D | 1962 | Wichita, KS | Sep 21, 2007 |
| N81410 | — | Palatka, FL | Feb 20, 2013 |
| N8740R | 1963 | Lawrenceville, IL | Dec 26, 1984 |
| N91274 | — | Wichita, KS | Oct 3, 2007 |
| N981CG | — | Tuttle, OK | Mar 13, 2025 |