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 · 19 KA 6 E (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N1771R | Schleicher KA 6 E |
Lsk Aviation CORP Wilmington, Delaware |
Standard | 2026-05-07 | Valid |
| N7714 | Schleicher KA 6 E |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 2026-05-06 | Valid |
| N3083 | Schleicher KA 6 E |
Individual owner Kansas |
Standard | 2025-03-05 | Valid |
| N116DS | Schleicher KA 6 E |
Individual owner New Mexico |
Experimental | 2023-02-06 | Valid |
| N66KE | Schleicher KA 6 E |
Individual owner Illinois |
Standard | 2021-10-28 | Valid |
| N59256 | Schleicher KA 6 E |
Co-owned owner Colorado |
Standard | 2021-10-18 | Valid |
| N166E | Schleicher KA 6 E |
Individual owner South Carolina |
Standard | 2021-09-08 | Valid |
| N13233 | Schleicher KA 6 E |
AG Leasing LLC Wilmington, Delaware |
Standard | 2020-05-07 | Valid |
| N99DW | Schleicher KA 6 E |
U S Southwest Soaring Museum INC Moriarty, New Mexico |
Experimental | 2018-03-26 | Valid |
| N53RA | Schleicher KA 6 E |
Wichita Soaring Assoc Wichita, Kansas |
Standard | 2018-02-02 | Valid |
| N588M | Schleicher KA 6 E |
Individual owner Connecticut |
Standard | 2016-01-21 | Valid |
| N2634P | Schleicher KA 6 E |
Individual owner Virginia |
Standard | 2011-06-07 | Valid |
| N43J | Schleicher KA 6 E |
Individual owner Minnesota |
Standard | 2008-05-23 | Valid |
| N4784S | Schleicher KA 6 E |
Port Townsend Aero Museum Port Townsend, Washington |
Standard | 2007-07-02 | Valid |
| N3176 | Schleicher KA 6 E |
Individual owner Illinois |
Standard | 2003-04-18 | Valid |
| N1342 | Schleicher KA 6 E |
Individual owner Kansas |
Experimental | 1999-06-23 | Valid |
| N3075 | Schleicher KA 6 E |
Individual owner Oregon |
Standard | 1990-06-06 | Valid |
| N335SE | Schleicher KA 6 E |
Individual owner Nebraska |
Standard | 1989-08-31 | Valid |
| N102K | Schleicher KA 6 E |
Wabash Valley Soaring Association INC Lawrenceville, Illinois |
Standard | 1978-01-25 | Valid |