Schleicher KA 6
54 on the U.S. register across 6 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1957 to 1985; half of them date from 1964 or earlier. Kansas has the most (12). 19% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the KA 6 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Glider · Gliders
- Power
- None
- Common engines
- None None (51), Ama/Expr Unknown Eng (1)
- Seats
- 1
- Cruise speed
- about 60 mph
- Maker on the register
- Schleicher
- Registered
- earliest certificate November 20, 1973; newest May 7, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Kansas12Texas4Illinois4Washington3Michigan3Georgia3South Carolina2Pennsylvania2Ohio2New York2New Mexico2Delaware2
Who owns them registrant type
Individual41 (76%)Corporation8 (15%)Co-owned3 (6%)Partnership1 (2%)LLC1 (2%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
When they were built by decade · 9 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid54 (100%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Standard46 (85%)Experimental7 (13%)None on file1 (2%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Wichita Soaring Assoc1Wabash Valley Soaring Association INC1U S Southwest Soaring Museum INC1Port Townsend Aero Museum1Midwestern Soaring Assoc1Midwest Glider Conservancy INC1Lsk Aviation CORP1Kennin Christiane M1Greater Houston Soaring Assoc1AG Leasing LLC1
Fleet pages: Port Townsend Aero Museum
Accident history NTSB records · 0 cases since 1982, 0 fatal
No NTSB accident or incident records match this family's versions. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Schleicher KA 6 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
54 as of October 2, 2026, counting 6 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Schleicher KA 6s?
Kansas, with 12.
Who owns the Schleicher KA 6?
19% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 28 KA 6 CR (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N5597A | Schleicher KA 6 CR |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 2025-10-16 | Valid |
| N6501D | Schleicher KA 6 CR |
Individual owner Kansas |
Standard | 2025-06-24 | Valid |
| N9044R | Schleicher KA 6 CR |
Individual owner New Hampshire |
Standard | 2024-08-22 | Valid |
| N1825 | Schleicher KA 6 CR |
Individual owner Kansas |
Standard | 2024-05-11 | Valid |
| N8705R | Schleicher KA 6 CR |
Co-owned owner Kansas |
Standard | 2023-10-24 | Valid |
| N374TG | Schleicher KA 6 CR |
Individual owner Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2023-08-28 | Valid |
| N9188X | Schleicher KA 6 CR |
Greater Houston Soaring Assoc Needville, Texas |
Standard | 2023-01-30 | Valid |
| N4600T | Schleicher KA 6 CR |
Individual owner Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2022-11-18 | Valid |
| N5756D | Schleicher KA 6 CR |
Individual owner Ohio |
None on file | 2021-09-23 | Valid |
| N4029A | Schleicher KA 6 CR |
Individual owner Kansas |
Standard | 2019-03-27 | Valid |
| N458BK | Schleicher KA 6 CR |
Individual owner Georgia |
Standard | 2018-04-24 | Valid |
| N4938C | Schleicher KA 6 CR |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2018-04-19 | Valid |
| N6384T | Schleicher KA 6 CR |
Individual owner New York |
Standard | 2018-04-17 | Valid |
| N10DV | Schleicher KA 6 CR |
Individual owner New York |
Experimental | 2013-12-03 | Valid |
| N3038K | Schleicher KA 6 CR |
Individual owner Kansas |
Standard | 2013-09-04 | Valid |
| N4099C | Schleicher KA 6 CR |
Co-owned owner Michigan |
Standard | 2013-04-03 | Valid |
| N4296C | Schleicher KA 6 CR |
Individual owner Ohio |
Standard | 2013-02-06 | Valid |
| N9431H | Schleicher KA 6 CR |
Individual owner Tennessee |
Standard | 2011-06-14 | Valid |
| N6363T | Schleicher KA 6 CR |
Individual owner Illinois |
Standard | 2011-06-13 | Valid |
| N6ZS | Schleicher KA 6 CR |
Individual owner Montana |
Standard | 2010-03-11 | Valid |
| N4793T | Schleicher KA 6 CR |
Individual owner Wisconsin |
Standard | 2008-08-15 | Valid |
| N86CR | Schleicher KA 6 CR |
Individual owner Texas |
Experimental | 2006-12-12 | Valid |
| N412XL | Schleicher KA 6 CR |
Individual owner Georgia |
Standard | 2003-12-04 | Valid |
| N196PL | Schleicher KA 6 CR |
Midwestern Soaring Assoc Peculiar, Missouri |
Standard | 2000-05-16 | Valid |
| N1200 | Schleicher KA 6 CR |
Individual owner North Carolina |
Standard | 1999-11-03 | Valid |
| N70703 | Schleicher KA 6 CR |
Kennin Christiane M Killeen, Texas |
Experimental | 1997-10-10 | Valid |
| N10LS | Schleicher KA 6 CR |
Individual owner Michigan |
Standard | 1987-09-17 | Valid |
| N5066 | Schleicher KA 6 CR |
Individual owner Massachusetts |
Standard | 1986-10-21 | Valid |