Schempp-Hirth VENTUS C
8 Schempp-Hirth VENTUS C aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1987–1994.
- Registered today
- 8
- Years built
- 1987–1994
- Seats
- 1
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Schempp-Hirth VENTUS C 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 C
One email when a new AD may apply to this model. Stop any time.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 2
- Destroyed
- 1
- Substantial damage
- 1
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Schempp-Hirth VENTUS C airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Schempp-Hirth VENTUS C aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Schempp-Hirth VENTUS C airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1987 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 1 | |
| 1991 | 3 | |
| 1994 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 2 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Schempp-Hirth VENTUS C airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 2 NTSB events since 1982 involve Schempp-Hirth VENTUS C 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 C aircraft
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N158W | 1987 | Yorkville, CA | Mar 25, 2025 |
| N176BG | — | Santa Barbara, CA | Nov 8, 2001 |
| N400CF | 1988 | Rch Palos Vr, CA | Dec 11, 1991 |
| N412TB | 1994 | Carson City, NV | Jun 30, 2011 |
| N418CH | — | Punta Gorda, FL | Dec 28, 2023 |
| N44BV | 1991 | Castro Valley, CA | Oct 21, 2024 |
| N520BM | 1991 | Austin, TX | Nov 20, 2013 |
| N62WB | 1991 | Pipe Creek, TX | Sep 16, 2020 |