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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 apply

0 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.

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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 1995

1 report on Schempp-Hirth CIRRUS airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Most reported parts

  1. rib1

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19686
19697
19711
Unknown1

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
TX4
CA2
KS2
DE1
MI1
TN1
UT1
VA1
WA1
WI1

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.
See the registered Schempp-Hirth CIRRUS aircraft

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

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N1194—Wichita, KSFeb 26, 2018
N11NC1968Cedar City, UTSep 16, 2009
N34411968Dallas, TXJun 27, 2012
N404ES1969El Paso, TXAug 11, 2014
N413MD1968Elsinore, CAFeb 1, 1993
N4173C1968Marfa, TXJan 27, 1969
N441UJ1969Boerne, TXJun 1, 2011
N66601969Stevenson Ranch, CAFeb 12, 2004
N66621969Veradale, WANov 20, 2019
N66631969Signal Mountain, TNJan 8, 2019
N757N1968Wichita, KSMar 6, 2023
N77CN1971Brighton, MINov 17, 2017
N81451969Waukesha, WIJan 25, 2011
N81691969Ocean View, DEFeb 20, 2021
N888AN1968Faber, VAJun 2, 2026

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