# N96JH: 1977 Rolladen-Schneider LS-3

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Rolladen-Schneider LS-3](https://openairdocs.org/model/rolladen-schneider-ls-3) (registry code 3801213, 1 seats)
- Engine: [NONE](https://openairdocs.org/engine/none) (registry code 00000)
- Data sheets: [TCDS G37EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G37EU) (DG Aviation GmbH) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 3050
- Year built: 1977
- Type: Glider
- Engine type: None
- Airworthiness: Standard, glider
- Airworthiness date: June 15, 1978
- Certificate issued: June 25, 2021
- Expires: June 30, 2028
- Mode S code: AD5A9D
- Registered owner: [Aliante LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALIANTE%20LLC)
- Location: [Longmont, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Longmont)
- Owner type: LLC
- Owner's area on the map: 40.1694° N, 105.2109° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 80503, within about 5 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=96JH
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N96JH

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-3)

- [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 82-17-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/82-17-02): Airspeed Indicator · DG Flugzeugbau LS-3 and LS1-f. Effective Aug 16, 1982
- [AD 78-23-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-23-02): Tow Release Mechanism · DG Flugzeugbau LS-3 and LS1-f. Effective Nov 16, 1978

### 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 DEN86LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA107), Mar 29, 1986: Rolladen-Schneider L53 (N96JH), Colorado Spring, CO, 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 19860329008269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860329008269A), Mar 29, 1986: Rolsch LS3 (N96JH), Colorado Spring, CO, Substantial damage. The glider was forced into a fence during final approach. Two pilots reported microburst activity over airport.

## 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-3 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/rolladen-schneider-ls-3/aircraft.md
- The NONE engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/none.md

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