# N480J: 1977 Schempp Hirth Flugzeugbau JANUS

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Schempp Hirth Flugzeugbau JANUS](https://openairdocs.org/model/schempp-hirth-flugzeugbau-janus) (registry code 3802007, 2 seats)
- Engine: [NONE](https://openairdocs.org/engine/none) (registry code 00000)
- Data sheets: [TCDS G34EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G34EU) (Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 48
- Year built: 1977
- Type: Glider
- Engine type: None
- Airworthiness: Experimental, racing
- Airworthiness date: July 22, 2022
- Certificate issued: December 7, 2021
- Expires: December 31, 2028
- Mode S code: A5E961
- Registered owners: [Natkiel Paul](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NATKIEL%20PAUL), [Braner Moshe](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRANER%20MOSHE)
- Location: [Hanover, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Hanover)
- Owner type: Partnership
- Owner's area on the map: 43.7324° N, 72.1392° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 03755, within about 3 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=480J
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N480J

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 (Schempp Hirth Flugzeugbau JANUS)

- [AD 2022-06-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-06-04): Flight Control System · Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau JANUS, Mini-Nimbus HS-7, Nimbus-2 and 1 more. Effective May 9, 2022
- [AD 99-03-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-03-01): Tailplane Locking Hook · Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau JANUS, Mini-Nimbus HS-7, Nimbus-2 and 1 more. Effective Mar 12, 1999
- [AD 97-08-06 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-08-06-R1): Quick Connectors · Alexander Schleicher AS-K 13, AS 12, ASK 21 and 39 more. Effective Aug 1, 1997

### Matched by engine (NONE)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory) (1 in force)

- [SAIB CE-06-41](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-06-41): . Issued Apr 18, 2006

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N480J.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N480J.

## 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 Schempp Hirth Flugzeugbau JANUS aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/schempp-hirth-flugzeugbau-janus/aircraft.md
- The NONE engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/none.md

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