EASA Regulations for Schempp Hirth Flugzeugbau Ventus Powered Sailplanes

6 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Schempp Hirth Flugzeugbau Ventus Powered Sailplanes.

EASA AD 2025-0157

Fuel — Wing Fuel Tank Hose — Inspections / Replacement / Modification; Placards And Markings — Installation

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0157 addresses inspection, replacement, and modification requirements for the wing fuel tank hose on Schempp-Hirth Ventus-3M powered sailplanes with serial numbers 031 MP through 253 MP equipped with optional wing fuel tanks. It also mandates the installation of placards and markings related to this component. The directive targets the fuel line hose NW 7.3x3-3E ECO DIN73379-1 and introduces an improved fuel line hose M16FT862 as a replacement part.

Jul 21, 2025

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EASA AD 2024-0251-E

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0157

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0251-E is an emergency directive addressing Ventus-3M powered sailplanes manufactured by Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH, specifically those with serial number 031 MP and above equipped with optional wing fuel tanks. The directive mandates inspections and possible replacement of the wing fuel tank hose to prevent fuel leakage. It also requires installation of cockpit placards to inform pilots of operational limitations.

Dec 20, 2024

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EASA SIB 2024-07

Front Electric Sustainer Wiring — Inspection / Modification

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2024-07 is an airworthiness bulletin addressing inspection and modification of the Front Electric Sustainer (FES) wiring on specific powered sailplanes. The affected aircraft include the Discus-2cFES, Ventus-2cFES, Ventus-2c modified with FES under EASA flight conditions 60037733, and Ventus-3F powered sailplanes. The bulletin highlights a potential issue with brass screws used in the FES wiring that may fail due to excessive tightening torque.

Apr 22, 2024

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EASA AD 2022-0076

Aircraft Flight Manual — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0076 is an amendment addressing the Arcus M and Arcus powered sailplanes, as well as Ventus-3M powered sailplanes manufactured by Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH. This directive mandates changes to the Aircraft Flight Manual to include daily checks of the lower rudder attachment to detect potential axial play. The directive aims to ensure continued safe operation of these sailplanes by preventing restricted rudder movement.

Apr 29, 2022

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EASA AD 2020-0063

Flight Controls — Flaperon Control — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0063 is an official regulatory document addressing inspection and replacement requirements for the flaperon control system on Schempp-Hirth Ventus-2 series sailplanes and powered sailplanes. It specifically applies to all serial numbers of Ventus-2a, Ventus-2b, Ventus-2c, Ventus-2cM, and Ventus-2cT models. The directive mandates inspections to detect corrosion on the flaperon actuation push rod and associated components to ensure continued airworthiness.

Mar 18, 2020

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EASA AD 2019-0079

Flight Controls — Air Brake Control — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0079 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Schempp-Hirth Ventus c, Ventus cT, and Ventus cM sailplanes and powered sailplanes. The directive addresses inspection and replacement requirements for the air brake control system to prevent damage and potential uncommanded airbrake deployment.

Apr 3, 2019

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