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Public Record · As of May 5, 2026

N3441

Schempp-hirth CIRRUS · 1968 View Type →

Status

Registration Valid

Type

Glider

Engine

NONE NONE

Last Cert Issue

02 /  NTSB Records

Events on file with the National Transportation Safety Board

03 /  Airworthiness Directives

Applicable to SCHEMPP-HIRTH CIRRUS

Federal Aviation Administration airworthiness directives matched to make and model. Each entry links to the Federal Register publication.

  • Mar 5, 2026

    Airworthiness Directives; Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Gliders

    The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH (Schempp-Hirth) Model STANDARD CIRRUS gliders. This AD was prompted by reports of a broken outer race of the lower ball bearing installed in the all-moving horizontal tailplane drive fitting. This AD requires inspecting the elevator drive fitting to determine t…

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  • Nov 28, 2025

    Airworthiness Directives; Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Gliders

    The FAA is revising a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that would have applied to certain Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH (Schempp-Hirth) Model CIRRUS gliders. This action revises the NPRM by changing references to the affected glider model from CIRRUS to STANDARD CIRRUS throughout the proposed airworthiness directive (AD). The FAA is proposing this AD t…

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  • Jul 22, 2025

    Airworthiness Directives; Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Gliders

    The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH (Schempp-Hirth) Model CIRRUS gliders. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of a broken outer race of the lower ball bearing installed in the all-moving horizontal tailplane drive fitting. This proposed AD would require inspecting the elevator drive fi…

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  • Apr 4, 2022

    Airworthiness Directives; Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Gliders

    The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Model Janus, Mini-Nimbus HS-7, Nimbus-2, and Standard Cirrus gliders. This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation…

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  • Jan 3, 2022

    Airworthiness Directives; Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Gliders

    The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Model Janus, Mini-Nimbus HS- 7, Nimbus-2, and Standard Cirrus gliders. This proposed AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe conditio…

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  • Jan 28, 1999

    Airworthiness Directives; Schempp-Hirth K.G. Models Standard- Cirrus, Nimbus-2, JANUS, and Mini-Nimbus HS-7 Sailplanes

    This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain Schempp-Hirth K.G. (Schempp-Hirth) Models Standard- Cirrus, Nimbus-2, JANUS, and Mini-Nimbus HS-7 sailplanes. This AD requires installing a safety device for the tailplane locking hook. This AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the…

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  • Nov 9, 1998

    Airworthiness Directives; Schempp-Hirth K.G. Models Standard- Cirrus, Nimbus-2, JANUS, and Mini-Nimbus HS-7 Sailplanes

    This document proposes to revise an earlier proposed airworthiness directive (AD) that would have required installing a safety device for the tailplane locking hook on certain Schempp-Hirth K.G. (Schempp-Hirth) Models Standard-Cirrus, Nimbus-2, JANUS, and Mini- Nimbus HS-7 sailplanes. The proposed AD was the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness info…

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  • Aug 27, 1998

    Airworthiness Directives; Schempp-Hirth K.G. Model Cirrus Sailplanes

    This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain Schempp-Hirth K.G. (Schemmp-Hirth) Model Cirrus sailplanes. This AD requires modifying or replacing the connecting rod between the airbrake bellcranks, and replacing the existing 6 millimeter (mm) bolt with an 8 mm bolt. This AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthine…

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  • Jun 18, 1998

    Airworthiness Directives; Schempp-Hirth K.G. Model Cirrus Sailplanes

    This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to certain Schempp-Hirth K.G. (Schemmp-Hirth) Model Cirrus sailplanes. The proposed AD would require modifying or replacing the connecting rod between the airbrake bellcranks, and replacing the existing 6 millimeter (mm) bolt with an 8 mm bolt. The proposed AD is the result…

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  • Jun 17, 1998

    Airworthiness Directives; Schempp-Hirth K.G. Models Standard- Cirrus, Nimbus-2, JANUS, and Mini-Nimbus HS-7 Sailplanes

    This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to certain Schempp-Hirth K.G. (Schempp-Hirth) Models Standard-Cirrus, Nimbus-2, JANUS, and Mini-Nimbus HS-7 sailplanes. The proposed AD would require installing a safety device for the tailplane locking hook. The proposed AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthines…

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  • Apr 7, 1998

    Airworthiness Directives; Schempp-Hirth K.G. Models Nimbus-2B, Mini-Nimbus B, Discus a, and Discus b Sailplanes

    This document clarifies information in an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain Schempp-Hirth K.G. (Schempp-Hirth) Models Standard-Cirrus, Nimbus-2, Nimbus-2B, Mini- Nimbus HS-7, Mini-Nimbus B, Discus a, and Discus b sailplanes. That AD currently requires accomplishing a load test of the elevator control system, and replacing the ele…

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  • Jul 22, 1997

    Airworthiness Directives; Louis L'Hotellier, S.A., Ball and Swivel Joint Quick Connectors

    This document clarifies information in Airworthiness Directive (AD) 97-08-06 that applies to Louis L'Hotellier S.A. (L'Hotellier) ball and swivel joint quick connectors installed on gliders and sailplanes that are not equipped with a ``Uerling'' sleeve or an LS-safety sleeve. These connectors allow the operator of the gliders and sailplanes to quickly conne…

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  • Apr 10, 1997

    Airworthiness Directives; Louis L'Hotellier, S.A., Ball and Swivel Joint Quick Connectors

    This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to Louis L'Hotellier S.A. (L'Hotellier) ball and swivel joint quick connectors installed on gliders and sailplanes that are not equipped with a ``Uerling'' sleeve or an LS-safety sleeve. These connectors allow the operator of the gliders and sailplanes to quickly connect and disconnect th…

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  • Apr 8, 1997

    Airworthiness Directives; Schempp-Hirth K.G. Models Standard- Cirrus, Nimbus-2, Nimbus-2B, Mini-Nimbus HS-7, Mini-Nimbus B, Discus a, and Discus b Sailplanes

    This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain Schempp-Hirth K.G. (Schempp-Hirth) Models Standard- Cirrus, Nimbus-2, Nimbus-2B, Mini-Nimbus HS-7, Mini-Nimbus B, Discus a, and Discus b sailplanes. This AD requires accomplishing a load test of the elevator control system, and replacing the elevator vertical actuating tube eit…

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04 /  Service Difficulty Reports

FAA SDR filings

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