Rolladen-Schneider LS-4
36 Rolladen-Schneider LS-4 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1980–2000. Most are registered in CA, FL and PA.
- Registered today
- 36
- Years built
- 1980–2000
- Seats
- 1
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Rolladen-Schneider LS-4 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.
Watch new ADs for the Rolladen-Schneider LS-4
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Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 11
- Destroyed
- 2
- Substantial damage
- 9
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Rolladen-Schneider LS-4 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Rolladen-Schneider LS-4 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Mar 15, 2010Substantial damage · none injuries · Jasper, TNN465CB
- Jul 13, 2003Substantial damage · minor injuries · Ashburnham, MAN86NT
- May 8, 1994Substantial damage · none injuries · Elbert, CON4MN
- Apr 10, 1993Substantial damage · none injuries · Wenatchee, WAN7DZ
- Apr 22, 1988Destroyed · none injuries · Chester, SC
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Rolladen-Schneider LS-4 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1980 | 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 9 | |
| 1982 | 6 | |
| 1983 | 5 | |
| 1984 | 2 | |
| 1985 | 3 | |
| 2000 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 7 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Rolladen-Schneider LS-4 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 11 NTSB events since 1982 involve Rolladen-Schneider LS-4 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-4 aircraft
Page 1 of 2| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N101FH | 1981 | Scotch Plains, NJ | Oct 23, 2018 |
| N120RS | 1981 | Omaha, NE | Aug 27, 2007 |
| N13HH | 1983 | Davis, CA | May 14, 2022 |
| N144LS | 1985 | Asheville, NC | May 11, 2017 |
| N23NH | 1982 | Tucson, AZ | Jun 19, 2014 |
| N241UK | 1982 | Rcho Sta Marg, CA | Mar 6, 2015 |
| N2YA | 1981 | Coventry, CT | Nov 13, 2013 |
| N30HH | — | Burlington, KY | Oct 9, 2023 |
| N30RD | 1982 | Frederick, MD | Oct 24, 2020 |
| N3252Z | — | Flagler Beach, FL | Sep 4, 2019 |
| N370JS | 1984 | Falls Church, VA | Sep 27, 2021 |
| N402K | 1981 | Spring Gap, MD | Mar 10, 2023 |
| N40WC | 1981 | Fairfield, PA | Jul 27, 2021 |
| N41XX | 1980 | Pfafftown, NC | Jul 7, 2025 |
| N4204C | 1981 | Alcoa, TN | May 24, 2021 |
| N427J | — | Malta, NY | Feb 25, 2025 |
| N42NS | 1981 | Albuquerque, NM | Jan 8, 1987 |
| N440BH | — | Sugar Land, TX | Mar 31, 2025 |
| N44SL | 1981 | Villa Hills, KY | Apr 11, 2023 |
| N45TH | 1981 | Conroe, TX | Jan 6, 2020 |
| N465CB | 1983 | Zephyrhills, FL | Aug 10, 2022 |
| N49EH | — | West Chester, PA | Oct 21, 2024 |
| N52AB | 1980 | Jacksonville Beach, FL | Sep 29, 2021 |
| N54LS | 1980 | Merritt Island, FL | Jul 9, 2007 |
| N565N | 1985 | San Diego, CA | Apr 5, 2002 |