Schempp-Hirth STANDARD CIRRUS
64 Schempp-Hirth STANDARD CIRRUS aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1969–1982. Most are registered in KS, OK and CA.
- Registered today
- 64
- Years built
- 1969–1982
- Seats
- 1
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Schempp-Hirth STANDARD 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.
Watch new ADs for the Schempp-Hirth STANDARD CIRRUS
One email when a new AD may apply to this model. Stop any time.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 13
- Destroyed
- 2
- Substantial damage
- 11
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Schempp-Hirth STANDARD CIRRUS airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Schempp-Hirth STANDARD CIRRUS aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Apr 7, 2020Substantial damage · fatal injuries · Groveland, FLN271BL
- Jun 23, 2018Substantial damage · fatal injuries · Aguila, AZN7880
- Apr 11, 2015Substantial damage · fatal injuries · Prescott Valley, AZN352D
- Jun 7, 2012Substantial damage · none injuries · Sparks, NVN943SB
- Sep 5, 2010Substantial damage · minor injuries · Moriarty, NMN4664
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19951 report on Schempp-Hirth STANDARD CIRRUS airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- spar1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1969 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 12 | |
| 1971 | 18 | |
| 1972 | 15 | |
| 1973 | 9 | |
| 1974 | 1 | |
| 1975 | 1 | |
| 1982 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 5 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Schempp-Hirth STANDARD CIRRUS airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 13 NTSB events since 1982 involve Schempp-Hirth STANDARD CIRRUS airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 1 service difficulty report on Schempp-Hirth STANDARD 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.
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
STANDARD CIRRUS aircraft
Page 1 of 3| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N108A | 1971 | Wichita, KS | Jun 12, 1984 |
| N10LA | 1972 | Wichita, KS | Jun 19, 2012 |
| N1117 | 1969 | Rossville, TN | May 7, 2010 |
| N13D | 1971 | Napa, CA | Sep 29, 2009 |
| N14JS | 1972 | Topsham, ME | Oct 16, 2017 |
| N1524T | 1970 | Glen Mills, PA | Jun 5, 1984 |
| N177RF | 1972 | Albany, NY | Jan 31, 2023 |
| N184N | 1969 | Broken Arrow, OK | Mar 20, 2009 |
| N1UD | 1970 | Etters, PA | Dec 17, 2013 |
| N22FF | 1973 | Warner Springs, CA | Jul 2, 2018 |
| N230XF | 1972 | Denton, TX | Dec 14, 2024 |
| N2429 | 1971 | Maize, KS | Oct 8, 2024 |
| N26TE | 1971 | Brook, IN | Oct 11, 2019 |
| N271BL | 1972 | Webster, FL | Feb 20, 2020 |
| N27826 | 1970 | Englewood, TN | Jul 14, 2011 |
| N279P | 1971 | Homestead, FL | Feb 7, 2007 |
| N2866 | 1970 | Jeffersonville, IN | Jul 31, 2021 |
| N3247 | 1970 | Freetown, IN | Dec 10, 2021 |
| N333U | 1974 | Rolla, MO | Nov 9, 2009 |
| N3450G | — | Oklahoma City, OK | Jun 28, 2023 |
| N3488 | 1970 | Muncie, IN | Aug 1, 2023 |
| N3698 | 1972 | Cromwell, IN | Sep 27, 2024 |
| N3BJ | 1972 | Bend, OR | Oct 7, 2023 |
| N3WH | 1973 | Livermore, CA | Jun 30, 2026 |
| N3XA | 1982 | Columbus, OH | Jun 14, 2021 |