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Rolladen-Schneider Gmbh LS-3

22 Rolladen-Schneider Gmbh LS-3 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1977–1979. Most are registered in CO, NJ and CA.

Registered today
22
Years built
1977–1979
Seats
1

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

0 ADs match the Rolladen-Schneider Gmbh LS-3 airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.

AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

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Accident history

NTSB since 1982
NTSB events
3
Destroyed
0
Substantial damage
3
Minor damage
0
No damage
0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Rolladen-Schneider Gmbh LS-3 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Rolladen-Schneider Gmbh LS-3 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

  • Mar 24, 2011Substantial damage · serious injuries · Winchester, TN
  • Jun 11, 2006Substantial damage · serious injuries · Buena Vista, CON48CW
  • Sep 29, 1984Substantial damage · fatal injuries · Brigham City, UTN8JN

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

0 reports on Rolladen-Schneider Gmbh LS-3 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19778
19789
19791
Unknown4

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
CO4
NJ4
CA2
NM2
UT2
FL1
GA1
NC1
OH1
OK1

Buyer checklist

No ADs published since 1998 match the Rolladen-Schneider Gmbh LS-3 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 3 NTSB events since 1982 involve Rolladen-Schneider Gmbh LS-3 airframes. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.

  • Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
  • Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
  • Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
  • Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
  • Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
See the registered Rolladen-Schneider Gmbh LS-3 aircraft

Type data

FAA aircraft reference file
Aircraft type
Glider
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb

LS-3 aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N1000A1978Salida, COApr 14, 2021
N100XL1979Raleigh, NCSep 7, 2007
N13TB1977Oakwood, OHOct 8, 2025
N216TP1977Far Hills, NJJun 15, 2001
N26X1977Claremont, CAFeb 25, 2002
N27DC1978Alpharetta, GANov 6, 1987
N32JK—Nashville, TNSep 18, 2013
N40HW1978Lake Forest, CAMay 27, 2026
N45EW1978Pryor, OKApr 18, 2008
N46895—Salt Lake City, UTAug 23, 2013
N48CW1977Layton, UTJul 14, 2025
N4EH1977Chatham, NJSep 4, 2025
N511Y1978Albuquerque, NMNov 16, 1989
N51801—Stanhope, NJSep 16, 2013
N52BW1977Louisa, VADec 2, 2025
N573JL1978Steamboat Springs, COJul 31, 2007
N707JE1978Steamboat Springs, COJan 8, 2016
N71J1978Albuquerque, NMNov 5, 2019
N78FD1977Boonton, NJMay 13, 2022
N85AA1978Spring, TXSep 24, 2014
N96JH1977Longmont, COJun 25, 2021
N99NE—Temple Terrace, FLMay 10, 2016

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