Schempp-Hirth VENTUS BT
8 Schempp-Hirth VENTUS BT aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1985–1986.
- Registered today
- 8
- Years built
- 1985–1986
- Seats
- 1
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Schempp-Hirth VENTUS BT 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 VENTUS BT
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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 VENTUS BT airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Schempp-Hirth VENTUS BT aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Aug 7, 1995Substantial damage · minor injuries · Rocksprings, TXN8175Z
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Schempp-Hirth VENTUS BT airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1985 | 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 2 | |
| Unknown | 3 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Schempp-Hirth VENTUS BT airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 1 NTSB event since 1982 involve Schempp-Hirth VENTUS BT 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
- Not Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- Up to 12,499 lb
VENTUS BT aircraft
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N101AG | 1985 | Sandy, UT | Jul 14, 2010 |
| N166VT | — | Panama City Beach, FL | Jul 11, 2024 |
| N16YG | 1985 | Dallas, TX | May 22, 2017 |
| N25SL | — | Chandler, AZ | May 14, 2024 |
| N582RC | 1986 | Port Charlotte, FL | Nov 13, 2019 |
| N61AG | 1985 | Salt Lake City, UT | Aug 2, 2005 |
| N651DP | — | Pound Ridge, NY | May 28, 2020 |
| N88FD | 1986 | Lathrop, CA | Mar 11, 2025 |