# Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS 3T

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 3801951
- Manufacturer (registry): SCHEMPP-HIRTH
- Model: NIMBUS 3T
- Aircraft type: Glider
- Category: Glider
- Engines: None
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 2
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/schempp-hirth-nimbus-3t

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

None matched.

## Registered aircraft (2)

- [N141V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N141V): [Ellertson Don R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ELLERTSON%20DON%20R), [Torrance, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Torrance), built 1983, S/N 3
- [N74SL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N74SL): [Lignan Christian](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LIGNAN%20CHRISTIAN), [Glendale, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Glendale), S/N 20

## 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 SEA86LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA197), Jul 30, 1986: Schempp-Hirth Nimbus Iiit (N141V), Hawthorne, NV, 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 19860730038159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860730038159A), Jul 30, 1986: Sphrth NIMBUS3 (N141V), Hawthorne, NV, Substantial damage. During pullup after a low flyby,the engine stopped due to fuel exhaustion. No fuel gauge or warning light available.

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