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 apply0 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.
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Rolladen-Schneider Gmbh LS-3 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1977 | 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 9 | |
| 1979 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 4 |
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.
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
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N1000A | 1978 | Salida, CO | Apr 14, 2021 |
| N100XL | 1979 | Raleigh, NC | Sep 7, 2007 |
| N13TB | 1977 | Oakwood, OH | Oct 8, 2025 |
| N216TP | 1977 | Far Hills, NJ | Jun 15, 2001 |
| N26X | 1977 | Claremont, CA | Feb 25, 2002 |
| N27DC | 1978 | Alpharetta, GA | Nov 6, 1987 |
| N32JK | — | Nashville, TN | Sep 18, 2013 |
| N40HW | 1978 | Lake Forest, CA | May 27, 2026 |
| N45EW | 1978 | Pryor, OK | Apr 18, 2008 |
| N46895 | — | Salt Lake City, UT | Aug 23, 2013 |
| N48CW | 1977 | Layton, UT | Jul 14, 2025 |
| N4EH | 1977 | Chatham, NJ | Sep 4, 2025 |
| N511Y | 1978 | Albuquerque, NM | Nov 16, 1989 |
| N51801 | — | Stanhope, NJ | Sep 16, 2013 |
| N52BW | 1977 | Louisa, VA | Dec 2, 2025 |
| N573JL | 1978 | Steamboat Springs, CO | Jul 31, 2007 |
| N707JE | 1978 | Steamboat Springs, CO | Jan 8, 2016 |
| N71J | 1978 | Albuquerque, NM | Nov 5, 2019 |
| N78FD | 1977 | Boonton, NJ | May 13, 2022 |
| N85AA | 1978 | Spring, TX | Sep 24, 2014 |
| N96JH | 1977 | Longmont, CO | Jun 25, 2021 |
| N99NE | — | Temple Terrace, FL | May 10, 2016 |