Schempp-Hirth DISCUS CS
36 Schempp-Hirth DISCUS CS aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1991–2003. Most are registered in CA, TX and CO.
- Registered today
- 36
- Years built
- 1991–2003
- Seats
- 1
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Schempp-Hirth DISCUS CS 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 CS
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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 CS airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Schempp-Hirth DISCUS CS aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Oct 8, 2022Substantial damage · none injuries · Woodstock, VAN520RJ
- Jul 11, 2018Substantial damage · serious injuries · Goldfield, NVN104TH
- Jul 3, 2018Substantial damage · none injuries · Pomfret, VTN88MW
- Jul 1, 2007Substantial damage · none injuries · Freehold, NYN42CA
- Jan 28, 2001Substantial damage · fatal injuries · Wurtsboro, NYN814CU
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Schempp-Hirth DISCUS CS airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1991 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 2 | |
| 1994 | 1 | |
| 1995 | 2 | |
| 1996 | 2 | |
| 1997 | 4 | |
| 1998 | 4 | |
| 1999 | 3 | |
| 2000 | 5 | |
| 2001 | 2 | |
| 2002 | 1 | |
| 2003 | 3 | |
| Unknown | 6 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Schempp-Hirth DISCUS CS airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 5 NTSB events since 1982 involve Schempp-Hirth DISCUS CS 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 CS aircraft
Page 1 of 2| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N118AB | 1992 | Potomac, MD | Aug 18, 2018 |
| N1201 | 2003 | West Hartford, CT | Aug 20, 2003 |
| N120TA | — | San Jose, CA | Mar 9, 2023 |
| N147JA | 1994 | Benton, TN | Jul 15, 2015 |
| N16AH | — | North Branford, CT | Mar 25, 2002 |
| N189HH | 1992 | Horseheads, NY | Dec 1, 2000 |
| N208CS | 1995 | Providence, UT | Oct 5, 2024 |
| N23SG | 1991 | Boulder, CO | Sep 7, 2011 |
| N248CA | 1998 | San Dimas, CA | Mar 10, 2023 |
| N250WW | 1998 | Monroe, GA | May 19, 2014 |
| N256K | 2003 | Bellingham, WA | Mar 10, 2023 |
| N25YW | 2001 | Alabaster, AL | Nov 21, 2023 |
| N2KJ | 1999 | Pescadero, CA | Jun 25, 2014 |
| N325AD | 1999 | Front Royal, VA | Sep 13, 2023 |
| N409CB | 1995 | Tenachapi, CA | Jul 28, 2020 |
| N416HG | 2002 | Rutland, VT | Jan 6, 2022 |
| N42CA | 1997 | Boulder, CO | Jul 30, 2019 |
| N434RH | — | Homestead, FL | Apr 21, 2023 |
| N477EA | — | Houston, TX | Apr 15, 2024 |
| N511TW | 1998 | Minooka, IL | Oct 29, 2018 |
| N520RJ | 1996 | Front Royal, VA | Jan 17, 2018 |
| N571J | 2001 | Golden, CO | Jan 23, 2002 |
| N57FW | 1999 | Newnan, GA | Feb 8, 2017 |
| N630CK | 2000 | Midlothian, TX | Aug 26, 2014 |
| N66MR | 1997 | Huntsville, AL | Sep 22, 2015 |