# Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS-4M

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 3801967
- Manufacturer (registry): SCHEMPP-HIRTH
- Model: NIMBUS-4M
- Aircraft type: Glider
- Category: Glider
- Engines: 1 · 2 cycle
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/schempp-hirth-nimbus-4m

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.

## Information bulletins (advisory) (1)

- [SAIB CE-10-26](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-10-26): Engine  Starter Ring Gears. Issued Apr 14, 2010

## Registered aircraft (1)

- [N747JN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N747JN): [Funston Craig S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FUNSTON%20CRAIG%20S), [Bellingham, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Bellingham), built 2000, S/N 14

## 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 SEA08CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA122), May 4, 2008: Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-4M (N747JN), Ephrata, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and his failure to connect the left aileron control rod during assembly.

## 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 20080504833519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080504833519A), May 4, 2008: Sphrth NIMBUS4M (N747JN), Ephrata, WA, Substantial damage. (-23) N747JN, a powered glider, departed the designated glider runway 21 at Ephrata Municipal Airport under its own power. The pilot [privacy data omitted] was…

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