Type Record · As of May 3, 2026
SCHEMPP-HIRTH CIRRUS
Glider · NONE NONE
Registered
15
Year Range
1968–1971
NTSB Events
4
Airworthiness Directives
14
01 / Distribution
Where the fleet lives and was built
Counts of currently-registered SCHEMPP-HIRTH CIRRUS aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.
By State (top 10)
- TX 26.7% 4
- KS 13.3% 2
- CA 13.3% 2
- UT 6.7% 1
- WA 6.7% 1
- TN 6.7% 1
- MI 6.7% 1
- WI 6.7% 1
- DE 6.7% 1
- VA 6.7% 1
By Decade of Manufacture
- 1960s 86.7% 13
- 1970s 6.7% 1
- Unknown 6.7% 1
02 / NTSB Records
Events involving SCHEMPP-HIRTH CIRRUS aircraft
4 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 4.
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Jun 19, 1999
N8145HARTFORD, Wisconsin
NTSB Docket → -
Jul 7, 1983
N441UJDAMASCUS, Maryland Fatal
NTSB Docket → -
Oct 2, 1977
N6660QUARTZ HILL, California Minor
NTSB Docket → -
Jun 24, 1969
N3441MARFA, Texas
NTSB Docket →
02c / Academic Research
Scholarly work mentioning SCHEMPP-HIRTH CIRRUS
Papers and reports across NASA, NTSB, FAA CAMI, AOPA ASI, Embry-Riddle, arXiv, and the broader academic graph that mention this airframe. Title or keyword match — drill into each for full abstract + author list + PDF link.
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2016 · Conference paper
Cirrus Aircraft Update
Update on the Piston Fleet New innovation in flight training & operations Update on the SF50 Vision jet
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2016 · Conference paper
Aircraft Static Display
View aircraft on display provided by Diamond, Cessna, Piper, Cirrus, and Tecnam.
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2010 · Journal article (JAAER)
Hypoxia Awareness Training Using Normobaric Lab Technology as a Training System
Walking across the ramp of almost any general aviation airport ramp it is easy to spot an array of high performance aircraft like the Cirrus or Diamond that have joined the ranks of Cessna and Pipers …
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2010 · Journal article (JAAER)
Using Graphic Feedback to Eliminate Checklist Segment Timing Errors
This study examined whether pilots initiated paper or digital checklist use from environmental prompts accurately when they receive post-flight graphic and limited verbal feedback.
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2006 · Journal article (JAAER)
The Application of Scenario Based Recurrent Training to Teach Single Pilot Resource Management (SRM) Under the FAA Industry Training Standards (FITS) Program
Research indicates that improving a pilot's capability to exercise sound judgment and make informed and timely decisions may significantly improve flight safety.
Browse the full corpus — academia portal ↗
03 / Airworthiness Directives
FAA directives applicable to SCHEMPP-HIRTH CIRRUS
14 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 14.
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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 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 direct…
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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…
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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 co…
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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…
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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 airwor…
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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…
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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 re…
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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…
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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 res…
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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 elevat…
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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…
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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 sailpla…
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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…
04 / Type Certificate Data Sheets
FAA TCDS for SCHEMPP-HIRTH CIRRUS
The TCDS is the legal certification document — weight limits, performance, equipment, AD compliance times, operating limitations. 1 match in the FAA catalog.
- G19EU Historical Rev 0 · 08/15/1969
Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau
Models: Cirrus
04 / Regulations watching this type
Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for SCHEMPP-HIRTH CIRRUS
Advisory Circulars
No ACs explicitly mention this type. Showing universal operating-rule ACs that apply to all aircraft.
Recent Federal Register activity
Latest rulemakings touching general operating rules (Part 91) and maintenance rules (Part 43).
- 2026-04-17 Settlement Policy for Small Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Cases FR ↗
- 2026-02-10 Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period; Denial of Extension FR ↗
- 2026-02-02 25-Hour Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) Requirement, New Aircraft Production FR ↗
- 2026-01-28 Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period FR ↗
- 2026-01-07 Requirements for Interference-Tolerant Radio Altimeter Systems FR ↗
05 / Aircraft of this type
All 15 registered N-numbers
Every tail currently on the FAA registry for this make/model. Click an N-number to query the FAA Aircraft Inquiry; rows flagged ● have NTSB events on file. Tails seeded with full TallyAero pages link directly.
| N-number | St | Year | NTSB | FAA |
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| N1194 | KS | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N11NC | UT | 1968 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N3441 | TX | 1968 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N404ES | TX | 1969 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N413MD | CA | 1968 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N4173C | TX | 1968 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N441UJ | TX | 1969 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N6660 | CA | 1969 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N6662 | WA | 1969 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N6663 | TN | 1969 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N757N | KS | 1968 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N77CN | MI | 1971 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N8145 | WI | 1969 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N8169 | DE | 1969 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N888AN | VA | 1968 | · | Look up ↗ |
Source — FAA Aircraft Registry · click "Look up" to query the live registry record (owner, address, last airworthiness)
05 / Sources & Methodology
Every count traces back to a primary US-government source
- FAA Aircraft Registry →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
- NTSB CAROL →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
- Federal Register (FAA Airworthiness Directives) →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
We render counts and lists as the agency publishes them. Read the methodology →