Schempp-Hirth DISCUS B
29 Schempp-Hirth DISCUS B aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1984–1995. Most are registered in CA, PA and IN.
- Registered today
- 29
- Years built
- 1984–1995
- Seats
- 1
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Schempp-Hirth DISCUS B 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 B
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Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 3
- Destroyed
- 1
- Substantial damage
- 2
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Schempp-Hirth DISCUS B airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Schempp-Hirth DISCUS B aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Apr 29, 2006Substantial damage · serious injuries · Minden, NVN13SG
- Oct 22, 1988Substantial damage · none injuries · Whitwell, TN
- Jul 12, 1988Destroyed · none injuries · Minden, NV
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Schempp-Hirth DISCUS B airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1984 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 3 | |
| 1986 | 8 | |
| 1987 | 3 | |
| 1988 | 1 | |
| 1989 | 1 | |
| 1993 | 1 | |
| 1995 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 10 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Schempp-Hirth DISCUS B airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 3 NTSB events since 1982 involve Schempp-Hirth DISCUS B 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 B aircraft
Page 1 of 2| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N105GD | — | Erie, CO | Jul 22, 2015 |
| N13SG | 1985 | San Jose, CA | Jun 13, 2024 |
| N144T | 1989 | Hemet, CA | Jul 13, 2005 |
| N14SZ | — | Columbia City, IN | Sep 20, 2016 |
| N14ZZ | 1987 | Cambridge, MA | Jul 1, 2016 |
| N16DE | 1984 | Eureka, MO | May 16, 2018 |
| N16JJ | 1986 | San Luis Obispo, CA | May 24, 2024 |
| N19BE | — | Brookline, MA | Jul 7, 2022 |
| N224B | 1987 | Cupertino, CA | Jul 10, 2026 |
| N244CX | — | Everett, WA | Mar 15, 2018 |
| N26HL | — | Campbell, CA | Dec 5, 2015 |
| N32086 | 1985 | Hamburg | May 2, 2019 |
| N3DD | 1986 | Philadelphia, PA | Apr 5, 2022 |
| N400HB | 1995 | Columbia, MD | Mar 20, 2019 |
| N43SG | 1986 | Concord, NH | Jul 28, 2026 |
| N44BX | 1986 | Excelsior, MN | Feb 14, 2017 |
| N526BC | 1988 | Morgan Hill, CA | May 27, 2015 |
| N54HW | 1986 | Brighton, MI | Jun 17, 2026 |
| N560R | 1987 | Tempe, AZ | Apr 24, 2002 |
| N57PP | — | Park City, UT | May 9, 2025 |
| N65JJ | 1993 | Houston, TX | Apr 20, 2023 |
| N717MJ | — | Hilltown, PA | Sep 25, 2014 |
| N77AU | — | Arlington, TX | Nov 7, 2008 |
| N7958C | — | Peculiar, MO | Apr 27, 2022 |
| N84DF | 1986 | Beaver, PA | Aug 19, 2015 |