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 apply0 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 19950 reports on Schempp Hirth DISCUS-2B airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1998 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | |
| 2000 | 6 | |
| 2001 | 3 | |
| 2002 | 6 | |
| 2003 | 4 | |
| 2006 | 1 | |
| 2007 | 1 | |
| 2009 | 1 | |
| 2017 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 1 |
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.
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
Page 1 of 2| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N103J | 2001 | Gainesville, FL | Dec 10, 2002 |
| N140BH | 2000 | Aug 18, 2026 | |
| N144J | 2000 | Houston, TX | Jan 14, 2025 |
| N15VH | 2002 | Pittsburgh, PA | Nov 16, 2022 |
| N163AF | 2003 | Usaf Academy, CO | Jan 26, 2023 |
| N164AF | 2003 | Usaf Academy, CO | Jan 26, 2023 |
| N165AF | 2003 | Usaf Academy, CO | Jan 26, 2023 |
| N200DX | 1999 | Freehold, NY | Feb 2, 2000 |
| N204JG | 2000 | Mercer Island, WA | Aug 8, 2000 |
| N212VB | 2000 | Hillsborough, NJ | Jun 30, 2026 |
| N257SB | 2002 | Marblehead, MA | Aug 20, 2002 |
| N272BL | 2001 | Waxahachie, TX | Apr 13, 2020 |
| N28WG | 2006 | Pittsburgh, PA | May 4, 2006 |
| N29PS | — | Clifton Park, NY | Aug 15, 2017 |
| N328TW | 2007 | Pfafftown, NC | Aug 7, 2024 |
| N41RE | 1998 | Centerville, UT | Aug 31, 2020 |
| N51CR | 2003 | Decatur, GA | Nov 7, 2016 |
| N523RR | 2009 | Fallbrook, CA | Jul 9, 2021 |
| N63HR | 2017 | Marietta, GA | Sep 6, 2022 |
| N64PG | 2002 | Billerica, MA | May 3, 2002 |
| N67CR | 2002 | Ellsworth, IL | Sep 19, 2024 |
| N755H | 2002 | Marana, AZ | Jan 22, 2022 |
| N761Y | 2000 | Queen Creek, AZ | Jul 15, 2026 |
| N828JN | 2001 | Bloomsburg, PA | Aug 27, 2003 |
| N917WV | 2000 | Goshen, OH | Nov 9, 2024 |