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Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS 3

6 Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS 3 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built in 1982.

Registered today
6
Years built
1982
Seats
1

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

0 ADs match the Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS 3 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
0
Destroyed
0
Substantial damage
0
Minor damage
0
No damage
0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS 3 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS 3 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

0 reports on Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS 3 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19826

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
CA1
GA1
IA1
KS1
NY1
TX1

Buyer checklist

No ADs published since 1998 match the Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS 3 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. No NTSB events since 1982 involve Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS 3 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 NIMBUS 3 aircraft

Type data

FAA aircraft reference file
Aircraft type
Glider
Category
Land
Certification
Not Type Certificated
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb

NIMBUS 3 aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N111KG1982Corning, IAJan 12, 2016
N253SK1982Hamilton, TXNov 6, 2024
N3127Q1982Marietta, GAMay 11, 2020
N32BN1982Llano, CAMar 20, 1999
N34ZS1982Wichita, KSMar 12, 2009
N67LB1982Ballston Spa, NYJan 2, 2018

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