# N245JD: 1983 Rolladen-Schneider LS 4A

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Rolladen-Schneider LS 4A](https://openairdocs.org/model/rolladen-schneider-ls-4a) (registry code 3801251, 1 seats)
- Engine: [NONE](https://openairdocs.org/engine/none) (registry code 00000)
- Data sheets: [TCDS G45EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G45EU) (DG Aviation GmbH) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 4329
- Year built: 1983
- Type: Glider
- Engine type: None
- Airworthiness: Experimental, racing
- Airworthiness date: August 21, 1989
- Certificate issued: August 2, 2023
- Expires: August 31, 2030
- Mode S code: A2435E
- Registered owner: [Stallman Jon M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STALLMAN%20JON%20M)
- Location: [Chico, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Chico)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 39.6815° N, 121.8372° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 95928, within about 7 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=245JD
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N245JD

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 3 in force

### Matched by airframe (Rolladen-Schneider LS 4A)

- [AD 2001-01-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-01-11): Airbrake Locking Bracket · Rolladen-Schneider Flugzeugbau LS 4 and LS 4a. Effective Mar 9, 2001
- [AD 98-22-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-22-14): Forward Elevator Mounting Brackets · Rolladen-Schneider Flugzeugbau LS 3-A, LS 4 and LS 4a. Effective Dec 14, 1998
- [AD 85-03-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-03-02): Air Brake · Rolladen-Schneider Flugzeugbau LS 4 and LS 4a. Effective Feb 25, 1985

### Matched by engine (NONE)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations (2)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB NYC94LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA155), Aug 7, 1994: Rolladen-Schneider LS-4A (N245JD), Cannan, NH, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL AND INFLIGHT COLLISION WITH TERRAIN. FACTORS WERE A LOSS OF LIFT AND THE PILOT'S IN-FLIGHT DECISION TO MANEUVER TOO…
- [NTSB NYC84LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA188), May 26, 1984: Rolladen-Schneider LS-4A (N245JD), Pepperell, MA, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 19940807020339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940807020339A), Aug 7, 1994: Rolsch LS4 (N245JD), Cannan, NH, Substantial damage. Circling in thermal near ridge. Lost thermal. Entered high sink rate. Stalled avoiding ridge. Dropped into trees.
- [Accident 19840526025019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840526025019A), May 26, 1984: Rolsch LS4 (N245JD), Pepperell, MA, Substantial damage. Wing struck a high clump of grass on takeoff tow. Released and glider ground looped.

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs)

None matched to this aircraft's models.

## Related

- Other Rolladen-Schneider LS 4A aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/rolladen-schneider-ls-4a/aircraft.md
- The NONE engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/none.md

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