Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau DUO DISCUS
27 Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau DUO DISCUS aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1996–2016. Most are registered in CA, DE and NM.
- Registered today
- 27
- Years built
- 1996–2016
- Seats
- 1
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply5 ADs match the Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau DUO DISCUS airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.
- 2025-04-14Doors; 5210, Passenger/Crew DoorsApr 8, 2025
- 2023-03-14Drag Control SystemApr 5, 2023
- 2023-03-10Elevator Control SystemFeb 24, 2023
- 2021-26-25Drag Control SystemFeb 24, 2022
- 2015-20-11Flight ControlsNov 18, 2015
AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
Watch new ADs for the Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau DUO DISCUS
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Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 2
- Destroyed
- 0
- Substantial damage
- 1
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau DUO DISCUS airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau DUO DISCUS aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau DUO DISCUS airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1996 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 3 | |
| 1999 | 3 | |
| 2000 | 1 | |
| 2001 | 1 | |
| 2002 | 1 | |
| 2003 | 4 | |
| 2004 | 1 | |
| 2005 | 2 | |
| 2007 | 2 | |
| 2015 | 1 | |
| 2016 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 6 |
Buyer checklist
5 ADs published since 1998 may apply to the Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau DUO DISCUS; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 2 NTSB events since 1982 involve Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau DUO DISCUS airframes. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.
- Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
- Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
- Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
- Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
- Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
Type data
FAA aircraft reference file- Aircraft type
- Glider
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- Up to 12,499 lb
DUO DISCUS aircraft
Page 1 of 2| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N106BR | 2003 | Hanover, MD | Jul 6, 2024 |
| N117GV | 1998 | Midlothian, TX | Sep 24, 2008 |
| N125DD | 1996 | Pipersville, PA | Sep 25, 2025 |
| N142TB | — | Bozeman, MT | Jul 8, 2014 |
| N161AF | 2003 | Usaf Academy, CO | Oct 18, 2017 |
| N162AF | 2003 | Usaf Academy, CO | Jan 26, 2023 |
| N175DD | 1998 | Genoa, NV | Aug 26, 2023 |
| N1811W | 2000 | Tehachapi, CA | Apr 23, 2026 |
| N215SH | 1999 | Los Osos, CA | Jan 13, 2010 |
| N241MZ | 1999 | Saratoga Springs, NY | Feb 22, 2024 |
| N268MP | 2007 | Wilmington, DE | Jun 22, 2010 |
| N369DD | — | Minden, NV | Jul 27, 2021 |
| N461BH | — | Carson City, NV | Apr 24, 2024 |
| N483KS | 2002 | South Riding, VA | Oct 6, 2015 |
| N484KS | 2015 | Dover, DE | Nov 19, 2015 |
| N517DX | — | Indianapolis, IN | Feb 2, 2019 |
| N533BG | 2007 | Lafayette, CA | Nov 5, 2024 |
| N57CG | 1999 | Minooka, IL | Jul 21, 1999 |
| N60BP | 2003 | Horseheads, NY | Apr 21, 2004 |
| N617T | — | Santa Fe, NM | Jul 25, 2024 |
| N65SF | 2005 | Earlysville, VA | Jan 9, 2009 |
| N65VL | 2001 | Santa Fe, NM | Feb 1, 2013 |
| N678GB | 2016 | Cheyenne, WY | Dec 15, 2022 |
| N721DD | — | Carlsbad, NM | May 25, 2023 |
| N909BB | 2005 | Wilmington, DE | May 12, 2026 |