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N8178
SCHLEICHER ASW-15
SANTA CLARA, CA
Valid
Mfr Year: 1970
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Registrant
CARMEL PAUL A
Registration Exp
Mar 31, 2030
Airworthiness Date
Oct 18, 1971
Cert Issue Date
Mar 15, 2011
Seats
1
Engines
0
Cruise Speed
60 kts
Max Weight
CLASS 1
Engine Type
0
Aircraft Type
Glider
Fractional
No
Last Activity
Oct 13, 2023

🛠️ Airworthiness Directive Exposure & Fleet Context

This SCHLEICHER ASW-15 airframe/engine combination has 4 current type-applicable Airworthiness Directives (4 airframe, 0 engine) and 0 historical. AD applicability is type-based — compliance status for N8178 must be verified against the aircraft maintenance logbooks.

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N8178 is one of 26 SCHLEICHER ASW-15 aircraft on the U.S. registry · fleet median year 1970.

⚠️ NTSB Accident & Incident Records

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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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Title & Lien History
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NTSB Full Database
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FAA Registry (Official)
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