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Slingsby DART T.51

5 Slingsby DART T.51 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1965–1966.

Registered today
5
Years built
1965–1966
Seats
1

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

1 AD matches the Slingsby DART T.51 airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.

  • 98-22-15Slingsby Aviation Limited Models Dart T.51, Dart T.51/17, and Dart T.51/17R SailplanesDec 14, 1998

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
2
Destroyed
1
Substantial damage
1
Minor damage
0
No damage
0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Slingsby DART T.51 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Slingsby DART T.51 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

  • Jul 15, 1995Substantial damage · serious injuries · Odessa, TXN88966
  • Mar 20, 1988Destroyed · serious injuries · Whitwell, TN

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

0 reports on Slingsby DART T.51 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19651
19664

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
PA3
CO1
ID1

Buyer checklist

1 AD published since 1998 may apply to the Slingsby DART T.51; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 2 NTSB events since 1982 involve Slingsby DART T.51 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 Slingsby DART T.51 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
60 mph

DART T.51 aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N1117D1966Rexburg, IDJul 22, 1994
N12711966Pittsfield, PAFeb 23, 2023
N179E1965Highlands Ranch, COSep 28, 1987
N531F1966Utica, PAApr 24, 2026
N531G1966Pittsfield, PAFeb 23, 2023

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