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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 apply

0 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.

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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 1995

0 reports on Schweizer SGS 2-8 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19424
19461
Unknown4

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
CA5
MA1
NV1
TX1
WI1

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.
See the registered Schweizer SGS 2-8 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
82 mph

SGS 2-8 aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N206421942El Cajon, CAJun 2, 1999
N28717—Hartland, WIMar 14, 2012
N47575—Carson City, NVJan 12, 2023
N47903—Santa Rosa Valley, CASep 26, 2016
N50796—Poway, CAMay 1, 2002
N543001942Newburyport, MAAug 19, 2009
N544751942Leander, TXMay 25, 2018
N791061946Ione, CAJul 3, 2014
N9714Z1942Tehachapi, CASep 13, 2013

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