# N52AB: 1980 Rolladen-Schneider LS-4

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Rolladen-Schneider LS-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/rolladen-schneider-ls-4) (registry code 3801250, 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: 4006
- Year built: 1980
- Type: Glider
- Engine type: None
- Airworthiness: Experimental, racing, exhibition
- Airworthiness date: June 19, 1984
- Certificate issued: September 29, 2021
- Expires: September 30, 2028
- Mode S code: A68697
- Registered owner: [Mead Colin E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MEAD%20COLIN%20E)
- Location: [Jacksonville Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Jacksonville%20Beach)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 30.2805° N, 81.4120° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 32250, within about 2 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=52AB
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N52AB

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): 4 in force

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

- [AD 2001-10-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-10-08): Airbrake Levers and Bearings · Rolladen-Schneider Flugzeugbau LS-3, LS 4 and LS6-c. Effective Jul 13, 2001
- [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 (1)

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 FTW81FQG42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FQG42), Jul 13, 1981: Schneider LS-4 (N52AB), Hobbs, NM, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

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 19810713040709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810713040709A), Jul 13, 1981: Rolsch LS4 (N52AB), Hobbs, NM, Substantial damage. Glider pilot allowed aircraft to hit wires during off-airport landing.

## 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-4 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/rolladen-schneider-ls-4/aircraft.md
- The NONE engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/none.md

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