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The Alexander Schleicher ASW-28 (ICAO type AS28) is an aircraft of Germany origin, certificated in the Utility category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 600 kg. It offers seating for up to 1 across its variants.

Alexander Schleicher ASW-28

Alexander Schleicher ASW-28
AS28
Photo via Wikipedia: Schleicher ASW 28
Year
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Owner
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Last seen
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MTOW
600 kg
Range
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Seats
1
ASW-28
Alexander Schleicher · ASW-28
Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built
124
Active
123
Origin
Germany
Certifying authorities
FAA
Variants

Per-variant specifications

VariantEngineMTOWRangeCruisePax
ASW-28
ASW-28
—600 kg——1
Type certification

The FAA paperwork

TCDS G13CE · Rev 1 · issued 2018-03-01

Category
Utility
MTOW
525 kg
Seats
1 crew
Ceiling
32,808 ft
Certification basis

Code of Federal Regulations (CRF), 14CRF21, Effective February 1, 1965, Amendment 21-1 through 21-71; Joint Airworthiness Requirements (JAR) for Sailplanes and Powered Sailplanes,…

Read the TCDS (PDF) →
Safety & ops history

Where to look next

Detailed safety & ops history coming soon — view this model's FAA Airworthiness Directives at FAA.gov.
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Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Alexander Schleicher ASW-28 fleet — updated daily.

Fleet age

24 yearsmedian age

Of the 18 registered Alexander Schleicher ASW-28 with a known build year (15% of the 124 we track), the median age is 24 years.

ASW-28 — frequently asked
How many people can the Alexander Schleicher ASW-28 carry?

The Alexander Schleicher ASW-28 seats up to 1 across its variants.

What is the MTOW of the Alexander Schleicher ASW-28?

The Alexander Schleicher ASW-28's maximum take-off weight is 600 kg.

What is the ICAO type designator for the Alexander Schleicher ASW-28?

The Alexander Schleicher ASW-28's ICAO type designator is AS28.

How many Alexander Schleicher ASW-28 aircraft are registered worldwide?

Sprinkle tracks 124 registered Alexander Schleicher ASW-28 airframes worldwide.