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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 apply

0 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.

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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 1995

0 reports on Schempp-Hirth K. G NIMBUS II airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19722
19742
19751
19761
Unknown1

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
CO1
MN1
NM1
NV1
OR1
TX1
WI1

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.
See the registered Schempp-Hirth K. G NIMBUS II 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

K. G NIMBUS II aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N12UF1972Cannon Falls, MNJan 25, 1977
N15LB1975Minden, NVJan 11, 2002
N28TB—Sandia Park, NMFeb 21, 2023
N3JV1972Lafayette, COOct 24, 2002
N67JP1974Canby, ORJun 28, 2016
N84T1976Hubertus, WISep 23, 2026
N9SF1974Meadowlakes, TXNov 5, 2012

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