N5578A - 1958 Schleicher Alexander K 7 Aircraft Registration

DH87

1958 SCHLEICHER ALEXANDER K 7

Aircraft Description

N5578A is a 1958 Schleicher Alexander K 7, a none aircraft registered to Fargo Air Museum in Fargo, ND. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 15, 1961. The registration certificate was issued on February 2, 2015. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2028. Powered by a None NONE engine, N5578A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A71CDD (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N5578A 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 Alexander is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 15 Schleicher Alexander aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the K 7 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N5578A. 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
1958
Manufacturer
SCHLEICHER ALEXANDER
Model
K 7
Type Aircraft
Glider
ICAO Type Code
DH87DH-87 Hornet Moth
Cruise Speed
60 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 15, 1961
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 2, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
FARGO AIR MUSEUM
Address
1609 19TH AVE N
City
FARGO
State / Zip Code
North Dakota58102-1886
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
None
Number of Engines
Engine Manufacturer
NONE
Engine Model
NONE
Mode S Code (Oct)
51616335
Mode S Code (Hex)
A71CDD

Additional Details

Registration
N5578A
Serial Number
376
Number of Engines
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 29, 2028
Last Action Date
April 21, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00110086

Data Source

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

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