N53RA - 1970 Schleicher KA 6 E Aircraft Registration

AS16

1970 SCHLEICHER KA 6 E

Aircraft Description

N53RA is a 1970 Schleicher KA 6 E, a none aircraft registered to Wichita Soaring Assoc in Wichita, KS. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 19, 1994. The registration certificate was issued on February 2, 2018. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2028. Powered by a None NONE engine, N53RA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6AF8C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N53RA was last updated on April 21, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Schleicher is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 607 Schleicher aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the KA 6 E model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N53RA. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1970
Manufacturer
SCHLEICHER
Model
KA 6 E
Type Aircraft
Glider
ICAO Type Code
AS16ASK-16
Cruise Speed
60 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 19, 1994
Classification
Standard Glider Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 2, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
WICHITA SOARING ASSOC
Address
11117 WESTLAWN ST
City
WICHITA
State / Zip Code
Kansas67212
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
None
Number of Engines
Engine Manufacturer
NONE
Engine Model
NONE
Mode S Code (Oct)
51527614
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6AF8C

Additional Details

Registration
N53RA
Serial Number
4343
Number of Engines
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
February 29, 2028
Last Action Date
April 21, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00174552

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC