Schempp-Hirth DISCUS A
11 Schempp-Hirth DISCUS A aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1985–1992. Most are registered in CA, TX and CO.
- Registered today
- 11
- Years built
- 1985–1992
- Seats
- 1
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Schempp-Hirth DISCUS A 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.
Watch new ADs for the Schempp-Hirth DISCUS A
One email when a new AD may apply to this model. Stop any time.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 3
- Destroyed
- 1
- Substantial damage
- 1
- Minor damage
- 1
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Schempp-Hirth DISCUS A airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Schempp-Hirth DISCUS A aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Schempp-Hirth DISCUS A airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1985 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 1 | |
| 1987 | 1 | |
| 1988 | 1 | |
| 1992 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 5 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Schempp-Hirth DISCUS A airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 3 NTSB events since 1982 involve Schempp-Hirth DISCUS A 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
DISCUS A aircraft
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N107JW | — | Stevenson, WA | Aug 29, 2008 |
| N117TB | — | Lehighton, PA | May 2, 2023 |
| N130JB | 1986 | Brunswick, GA | Dec 1, 2022 |
| N18MG | 1985 | Incline Village, NV | Dec 7, 2015 |
| N224DW | — | Denver, CO | Aug 14, 2012 |
| N27SG | 1992 | Horseheads, NY | Oct 18, 2022 |
| N33DX | 1985 | Green Cove Springs, FL | Nov 19, 2021 |
| N505KA | — | Fort Worth, TX | Sep 12, 2019 |
| N578JV | 1988 | Austin, TX | Jan 19, 2010 |
| N67WS | — | Escondido, CA | Jun 30, 2025 |
| N6XD | 1987 | Los Osos, CA | Jul 10, 2015 |