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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 apply

0 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.

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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 1995

0 reports on Rolladen-Schneider LS-4 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19803
19819
19826
19835
19842
19853
20001
Unknown7

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
CA5
FL5
PA3
TX3
KY2
MD2
NC2
NH2
NJ2
AZ1

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.
See the registered Rolladen-Schneider LS-4 aircraft

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

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N101FH1981Scotch Plains, NJOct 23, 2018
N120RS1981Omaha, NEAug 27, 2007
N13HH1983Davis, CAMay 14, 2022
N144LS1985Asheville, NCMay 11, 2017
N23NH1982Tucson, AZJun 19, 2014
N241UK1982Rcho Sta Marg, CAMar 6, 2015
N2YA1981Coventry, CTNov 13, 2013
N30HH—Burlington, KYOct 9, 2023
N30RD1982Frederick, MDOct 24, 2020
N3252Z—Flagler Beach, FLSep 4, 2019
N370JS1984Falls Church, VASep 27, 2021
N402K1981Spring Gap, MDMar 10, 2023
N40WC1981Fairfield, PAJul 27, 2021
N41XX1980Pfafftown, NCJul 7, 2025
N4204C1981Alcoa, TNMay 24, 2021
N427J—Malta, NYFeb 25, 2025
N42NS1981Albuquerque, NMJan 8, 1987
N440BH—Sugar Land, TXMar 31, 2025
N44SL1981Villa Hills, KYApr 11, 2023
N45TH1981Conroe, TXJan 6, 2020
N465CB1983Zephyrhills, FLAug 10, 2022
N49EH—West Chester, PAOct 21, 2024
N52AB1980Jacksonville Beach, FLSep 29, 2021
N54LS1980Merritt Island, FLJul 9, 2007
N565N1985San Diego, CAApr 5, 2002

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