Schempp-Hirth K. G NIMBUS II
7 Schempp-Hirth K. G NIMBUS II aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1972–1976.
- Registered today
- 7
- Years built
- 1972–1976
- Seats
- 2
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Schempp-Hirth K. G NIMBUS II 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 K. G NIMBUS II
One email when a new AD may apply to this model. Stop any time.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 4
- Destroyed
- 1
- Substantial damage
- 3
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Schempp-Hirth K. G NIMBUS II airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Schempp-Hirth K. G NIMBUS II aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- May 30, 1993Substantial damage · serious injuries · Buena Vista, CO
- Aug 25, 1988Substantial damage · none injuries · Whitwell, TNN795
- Jul 8, 1987Substantial damage · none injuries · Hobbs, NM
- May 1, 1983Destroyed · fatal injuries · California City, CA
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Schempp-Hirth K. G NIMBUS II airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1972 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 2 | |
| 1975 | 1 | |
| 1976 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 1 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Schempp-Hirth K. G NIMBUS II airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 4 NTSB events since 1982 involve Schempp-Hirth K. G NIMBUS II 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
- Cruising speed
- 60 mph