N8178 - 1970 Schleicher ASW-15 Aircraft Registration

1970 SCHLEICHER ASW-15

Aircraft Description

N8178 is a 1970 Schleicher ASW-15, a none aircraft registered to Carmel Paul A in Santa Clara, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 18, 1971. The registration certificate was issued on March 15, 2011. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2030. Powered by a None NONE engine, N8178 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB26CD (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8178 was last updated on October 13, 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 ASW-15 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N8178. 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
ASW-15
Type Aircraft
Glider
Cruise Speed
60 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 18, 1971
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 15, 2011

Registered Owner

Name
CARMEL PAUL A
Address
1745 FRANCK AVE
City
SANTA CLARA
State / Zip Code
California95051-3009
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
None
Number of Engines
Engine Manufacturer
NONE
Engine Model
NONE
Mode S Code (Oct)
52623315
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB26CD

Additional Details

Registration
N8178
Serial Number
15039
Number of Engines
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
March 31, 2030
Last Action Date
October 13, 2023
Last Update Date
October 13, 2023
Unique ID
00290072

Data Source

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

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