| Tail Number / N-Number | N196PL |
| Manufacturer | SCHLEICHER |
| Model | KA 6 CR |
| Year Built | 1964 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 6282 |
| Aircraft Type | Glider |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 1 seat |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | NONE |
| Engine Model | NONE |
| Number of Engines | 0 engines |
| Average Cruising Speed | 60 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | MIDWESTERN SOARING ASSOC |
| Street | 20020 S CARRIAGE LN |
| City | PECULIAR |
| State | MO |
| Zip Code | 64078-9171 |
| Region | Central |
| County | Cass County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1964-08-11 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2000-05-16 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-11-29 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-04-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50277705 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A17FC5 |