# N871T: 1977 Schempp-Hirth MINI-NIMBUS HS7

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Schempp-Hirth MINI-NIMBUS HS7](https://openairdocs.org/model/schempp-hirth-mini-nimbus-hs7) (registry code 38019VJ, 1 seats)
- Engine: [NONE](https://openairdocs.org/engine/none) (registry code 00000)
- Data sheets: [TCDS G49EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G49EU) (Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 16
- Year built: 1977
- Type: Glider
- Engine type: None
- Airworthiness: Experimental, racing, exhibition
- Airworthiness date: January 10, 1980
- Certificate issued: March 22, 1984
- Expires: May 31, 2027
- Mode S code: ABFBB6
- Registered owner: [Alexander Gilbert W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALEXANDER%20GILBERT%20W)
- Location: [Tucson, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Tucson)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 32.4684° N, 110.9815° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 85755, 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=871T
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N871T

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 MINI-NIMBUS HS7)

- [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 2006-22-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-22-10): Ffailure in flap actuating circuit · Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau Mini-Nimbus B and Mini-Nimbus HS-7. Effective Dec 1, 2006
- [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

### Matched by engine (NONE)

None in force.

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

- [SAIB CE-06-58](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-06-58): . Issued Aug 11, 2006

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N871T.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N871T.

## 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 MINI-NIMBUS HS7 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/schempp-hirth-mini-nimbus-hs7/aircraft.md
- The NONE engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/none.md

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