Schleicher KA 6 E
19 Schleicher KA 6 E aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1965–1985. Most are registered in IL, KS and DE.
- Registered today
- 19
- Years built
- 1965–1985
- Seats
- 1
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Schleicher KA 6 E 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 KA 6 E
One email when a new AD may apply to this model. Stop any time.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 2
- Destroyed
- 0
- Substantial damage
- 1
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Schleicher KA 6 E airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Schleicher KA 6 E aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Schleicher KA 6 E airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1965 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 3 | |
| 1967 | 3 | |
| 1968 | 5 | |
| 1970 | 2 | |
| 1985 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 3 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Schleicher KA 6 E airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 2 NTSB events since 1982 involve Schleicher KA 6 E 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
- Type certificate data sheet
- 7G1
- Type certificate holder
- ALEXANDER SCHLEICHER GMBH & CO. SEGELFLUGZEUGBAU
KA 6 E aircraft
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N102K | 1967 | Lawrenceville, IL | Jan 25, 1978 |
| N116DS | 1985 | Cedar Crest, NM | Feb 6, 2023 |
| N13233 | — | Wilmington, DE | May 7, 2020 |
| N1342 | 1967 | Wichita, KS | Jun 23, 1999 |
| N166E | 1968 | Aiken, SC | Sep 8, 2021 |
| N1771R | — | Wilmington, DE | May 7, 2026 |
| N2634P | 1966 | Ruther Glen, VA | Jun 7, 2011 |
| N3075 | 1965 | Jacksonville, OR | Jun 6, 1990 |
| N3083 | 1968 | Wichita, KS | Mar 5, 2025 |
| N3176 | 1968 | Flat Rock, IL | Apr 18, 2003 |
| N335SE | 1968 | Omaha, NE | Aug 31, 1989 |
| N43J | 1970 | Minneapolis, MN | May 23, 2008 |
| N4784S | 1965 | Port Townsend, WA | Jul 2, 2007 |
| N53RA | 1970 | Wichita, KS | Feb 2, 2018 |
| N588M | 1966 | Greenwich, CT | Jan 21, 2016 |
| N59256 | 1966 | Evergreen, CO | Oct 18, 2021 |
| N66KE | 1968 | Lebanon, IL | Oct 28, 2021 |
| N7714 | 1967 | Kelso, WA | May 6, 2026 |
| N99DW | — | Moriarty, NM | Mar 26, 2018 |