Rolladen-Schneider LS 4A
19 Rolladen-Schneider LS 4A aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1980–1989. Most are registered in CA, CO and PA.
- Registered today
- 19
- Years built
- 1980–1989
- Seats
- 1
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Rolladen-Schneider LS 4A 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
- 6
- Destroyed
- 0
- Substantial damage
- 5
- Minor damage
- 1
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Rolladen-Schneider LS 4A airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Rolladen-Schneider LS 4A aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Jun 29, 2019Minor damage · fatal injuries · Moriarty, NMN7LR
- Jul 14, 1998Substantial damage · none injuries · Salina, UTN41MN
- Aug 7, 1994Substantial damage · none injuries · Cannan, NHN245JD
- Sep 16, 1991Substantial damage · serious injuries · Clifton Forge, VAN7LR
- Apr 22, 1988Substantial damage · none injuries · Chester, SCN295SZ
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Rolladen-Schneider LS 4A airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1980 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 1 | |
| 1983 | 1 | |
| 1984 | 7 | |
| 1985 | 2 | |
| 1986 | 1 | |
| 1989 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 5 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Rolladen-Schneider LS 4A airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 6 NTSB events since 1982 involve Rolladen-Schneider LS 4A 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 4A aircraft
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N114SZ | 1989 | Fishers, IN | Jul 18, 2005 |
| N137RB | 1984 | Shelburne, VT | Sep 29, 2017 |
| N180DB | 1985 | Aurora, CO | Apr 6, 2021 |
| N242RL | 1986 | Slippery Rock, PA | Sep 10, 2009 |
| N245JD | 1983 | Chico, CA | Aug 2, 2023 |
| N30SZ | 1984 | Wellington, CO | Apr 27, 2020 |
| N39AW | 1984 | New Castle, VA | Jul 28, 2014 |
| N39Y | 1981 | Chino, CA | Sep 5, 2000 |
| N3YA | 1984 | Blairstown, NJ | Jun 20, 2013 |
| N41WK | 1984 | Franklin, TN | Jan 24, 2018 |
| N446JN | — | Bullhead City, AZ | Nov 28, 2012 |
| N46LK | — | Snohomish, WA | Sep 5, 2014 |
| N49LS | 1985 | Fort Collins, CO | Oct 31, 2019 |
| N68RM | — | Eagleville, TN | Jul 28, 2025 |
| N71JW | — | Santa Barbara, CA | Sep 17, 2018 |
| N76LS | 1980 | Sandy, UT | Nov 2, 2020 |
| N7LR | — | Wilmington, DE | Mar 1, 2023 |
| N84HR | 1984 | Bellefonte, PA | Mar 29, 2011 |
| N90RS | 1984 | New Castle, VA | Mar 14, 2013 |