Schempp-Hirth MINI-NIMBUS HS7
8 Schempp-Hirth MINI-NIMBUS HS7 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1977–1978.
- Registered today
- 8
- Years built
- 1977–1978
- Seats
- 1
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply1 AD matches the Schempp-Hirth MINI-NIMBUS HS7 airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.
- 2006-22-10Schempp-Hirth GmbH & Co. KG Models Mini-Nimbus B and Mini-Nimbus HS-7 SailplanesDec 1, 2006
AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
Watch new ADs for the Schempp-Hirth MINI-NIMBUS HS7
One email when a new AD may apply to this model. Stop any time.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 1
- Destroyed
- 0
- Substantial damage
- 1
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Schempp-Hirth MINI-NIMBUS HS7 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Schempp-Hirth MINI-NIMBUS HS7 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Oct 20, 2014Substantial damage · none injuries · Warren, VTN19FT
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Schempp-Hirth MINI-NIMBUS HS7 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1977 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 2 |
Buyer checklist
1 AD published since 1998 may apply to the Schempp-Hirth MINI-NIMBUS HS7; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 1 NTSB event since 1982 involve Schempp-Hirth MINI-NIMBUS HS7 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