Schweizer SGS 2-8
9 Schweizer SGS 2-8 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1942–1946.
- Registered today
- 9
- Years built
- 1942–1946
- Seats
- 2
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Schweizer SGS 2-8 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 Schweizer SGS 2-8
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Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 1
- Destroyed
- 0
- Substantial damage
- 1
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Schweizer SGS 2-8 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Schweizer SGS 2-8 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Jul 20, 1997Substantial damage · serious injuries · Menominee Falls, WIN79106
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Schweizer SGS 2-8 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1942 | 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1946 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 4 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Schweizer SGS 2-8 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 1 NTSB event since 1982 involve Schweizer SGS 2-8 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
- 82 mph
SGS 2-8 aircraft
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N20642 | 1942 | El Cajon, CA | Jun 2, 1999 |
| N28717 | — | Hartland, WI | Mar 14, 2012 |
| N47575 | — | Carson City, NV | Jan 12, 2023 |
| N47903 | — | Santa Rosa Valley, CA | Sep 26, 2016 |
| N50796 | — | Poway, CA | May 1, 2002 |
| N54300 | 1942 | Newburyport, MA | Aug 19, 2009 |
| N54475 | 1942 | Leander, TX | May 25, 2018 |
| N79106 | 1946 | Ione, CA | Jul 3, 2014 |
| N9714Z | 1942 | Tehachapi, CA | Sep 13, 2013 |