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N52BW
ROLLADEN-SCHNEIDER GMBH LS-3
LOUISA, VA
Valid
Mfr Year: 1977
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Registrant
NEILSON WILLIAM ANDREW
Registration Exp
Dec 31, 2032
Airworthiness Date
Jun 15, 1978
Cert Issue Date
Dec 2, 2025
Seats
1
Engines
0
Cruise Speed
0 kts
Max Weight
CLASS 1
Engine Type
0
Aircraft Type
Glider
Fractional
No
Last Activity
Dec 2, 2025

🛠️ Airworthiness Directive Exposure & Fleet Context

This ROLLADEN-SCHNEIDER GMBH LS-3 airframe/engine combination has 1 current type-applicable Airworthiness Directives (1 airframe, 0 engine) and 0 historical. AD applicability is type-based — compliance status for N52BW must be verified against the aircraft maintenance logbooks.

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N52BW is one of 25 ROLLADEN-SCHNEIDER GMBH LS-3 aircraft on the U.S. registry · fleet median year 1978.

⚠️ NTSB Accident & Incident Records

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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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Title & Lien History
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NTSB Full Database
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FAA Registry (Official)
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