Schweizer TG3A
11 Schweizer TG3A aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1942–1946. Most are registered in TN, CA and CO.
Browse all with filters- Registered today
- 11
- Years built
- 1942–1946
- Seats
- 2
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Schweizer TG3A 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.
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 TG3A airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Schweizer TG3A aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Oct 2, 1988Substantial damage · none injuries · Yoder, KS
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Schweizer TG3A airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1942 | 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1943 | 1 | |
| 1946 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 1 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Schweizer TG3A airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 1 NTSB event since 1982 involve Schweizer TG3A 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
TG3A aircraft
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N1536M | 1942 | College Grove, TN | Apr 2, 2013 |
| N318YZ | — | Wichita, KS | Jun 13, 2025 |
| N52183 | 1942 | Reading, PA | Aug 20, 2019 |
| N59688 | 1942 | Tehachapi, CA | Aug 12, 2020 |
| N60434 | 1942 | Hood River, OR | Mar 12, 2013 |
| N63904 | 1946 | College Grove, TN | Apr 2, 2013 |
| N64381 | 1942 | Norman, OK | Sep 14, 2019 |
| N67972 | 1942 | Dallas, TX | Dec 17, 2010 |
| N73488 | 1943 | Los Lunas, NM | Jan 25, 2013 |
| N73494 | 1942 | Denver, CO | — |
| N75698 | 1942 | Ten Sleep, WY | Jul 24, 2018 |