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Schempp Hirth DISCUS-2B

27 Schempp Hirth DISCUS-2B aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1998–2017. Most are registered in CO, GA and PA.

Registered today
27
Years built
1998–2017
Seats
1

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

0 ADs match the Schempp Hirth DISCUS-2B airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.

AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

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Accident history

NTSB since 1982
NTSB events
5
Destroyed
0
Substantial damage
5
Minor damage
0
No damage
0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Schempp Hirth DISCUS-2B airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Schempp Hirth DISCUS-2B aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

  • Jun 25, 2024Substantial damage · none injuries · Nephi, UTN41RE
  • Apr 2, 2023Substantial damage · none injuries · Marana, AZN774JP
  • Jun 22, 2017Substantial damage · minor injuries · Bishop, CA
  • May 9, 2005Substantial damage · none injuries · Peoria, AZN15VH
  • Mar 10, 2003Substantial damage · none injuries · Clermont, FLN828JN

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

0 reports on Schempp Hirth DISCUS-2B airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19982
19991
20006
20013
20026
20034
20061
20071
20091
20171
Unknown1

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
CO3
GA3
PA3
AZ2
MA2
NY2
TX2
CA1
FL1
IL1

Buyer checklist

No ADs published since 1998 match the Schempp Hirth DISCUS-2B airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 5 NTSB events since 1982 involve Schempp Hirth DISCUS-2B 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.
See the registered Schempp Hirth DISCUS-2B aircraft

Type data

FAA aircraft reference file
Aircraft type
Glider
Category
Land
Certification
Not Type Certificated
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb

DISCUS-2B aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N103J2001Gainesville, FLDec 10, 2002
N140BH2000Aug 18, 2026
N144J2000Houston, TXJan 14, 2025
N15VH2002Pittsburgh, PANov 16, 2022
N163AF2003Usaf Academy, COJan 26, 2023
N164AF2003Usaf Academy, COJan 26, 2023
N165AF2003Usaf Academy, COJan 26, 2023
N200DX1999Freehold, NYFeb 2, 2000
N204JG2000Mercer Island, WAAug 8, 2000
N212VB2000Hillsborough, NJJun 30, 2026
N257SB2002Marblehead, MAAug 20, 2002
N272BL2001Waxahachie, TXApr 13, 2020
N28WG2006Pittsburgh, PAMay 4, 2006
N29PS—Clifton Park, NYAug 15, 2017
N328TW2007Pfafftown, NCAug 7, 2024
N41RE1998Centerville, UTAug 31, 2020
N51CR2003Decatur, GANov 7, 2016
N523RR2009Fallbrook, CAJul 9, 2021
N63HR2017Marietta, GASep 6, 2022
N64PG2002Billerica, MAMay 3, 2002
N67CR2002Ellsworth, ILSep 19, 2024
N755H2002Marana, AZJan 22, 2022
N761Y2000Queen Creek, AZJul 15, 2026
N828JN2001Bloomsburg, PAAug 27, 2003
N917WV2000Goshen, OHNov 9, 2024

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