Schempp-Hirth CIRRUS
15 Schempp-Hirth CIRRUS aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1968–1971. Most are registered in TX, CA and KS.
- Registered today
- 15
- Years built
- 1968–1971
- Seats
- 1
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Schempp-Hirth CIRRUS 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 Schempp-Hirth CIRRUS
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Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 6
- Destroyed
- 1
- Substantial damage
- 5
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Schempp-Hirth CIRRUS airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Schempp-Hirth CIRRUS aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Apr 26, 2003Substantial damage · minor injuries · Ephrata, WAN3839
- Jun 19, 1999Substantial damage · none injuries · Hartford, WIN8145
- Aug 12, 1992Destroyed · fatal injuries · Bishop, CA
- Jul 27, 1991Substantial damage · none injuries · Sealy, TX
- Aug 2, 1989Substantial damage · minor injuries · Littlefield, TX
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19951 report on Schempp-Hirth CIRRUS airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- rib1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1968 | 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 7 | |
| 1971 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 1 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Schempp-Hirth CIRRUS airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 6 NTSB events since 1982 involve Schempp-Hirth CIRRUS airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 1 service difficulty report on Schempp-Hirth CIRRUS airframes since 1995. 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
- Cruising speed
- 60 mph
CIRRUS aircraft
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N1194 | — | Wichita, KS | Feb 26, 2018 |
| N11NC | 1968 | Cedar City, UT | Sep 16, 2009 |
| N3441 | 1968 | Dallas, TX | Jun 27, 2012 |
| N404ES | 1969 | El Paso, TX | Aug 11, 2014 |
| N413MD | 1968 | Elsinore, CA | Feb 1, 1993 |
| N4173C | 1968 | Marfa, TX | Jan 27, 1969 |
| N441UJ | 1969 | Boerne, TX | Jun 1, 2011 |
| N6660 | 1969 | Stevenson Ranch, CA | Feb 12, 2004 |
| N6662 | 1969 | Veradale, WA | Nov 20, 2019 |
| N6663 | 1969 | Signal Mountain, TN | Jan 8, 2019 |
| N757N | 1968 | Wichita, KS | Mar 6, 2023 |
| N77CN | 1971 | Brighton, MI | Nov 17, 2017 |
| N8145 | 1969 | Waukesha, WI | Jan 25, 2011 |
| N8169 | 1969 | Ocean View, DE | Feb 20, 2021 |
| N888AN | 1968 | Faber, VA | Jun 2, 2026 |