# N162AF: 2003 Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau DUO DISCUS

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau DUO DISCUS](https://openairdocs.org/model/schempp-hirth-flugzeugbau-duo-discus) (registry code 3801901, 1 seats)
- Engine: [NONE](https://openairdocs.org/engine/none) (registry code 00000)
- Data sheets: [TCDS G85EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G85EU) (Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 385
- Year built: 2003
- Type: Glider
- Engine type: None
- Airworthiness: Standard, utility
- Airworthiness date: November 30, 2005
- Certificate issued: January 26, 2023
- Expires: January 31, 2030
- Mode S code: A0F922
- Registered owner: [Usaf Academy](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/USAF%20ACADEMY)
- Location: [Usaf Academy, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Usaf%20Academy)
- Owner type: Government
- Owner's area on the map: 39.0001° N, 104.8645° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 80840, within about 3 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=162AF
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N162AF

From the FAA registry file of October 22, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 7 in force

### Matched by airframe (Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau DUO DISCUS)

- [AD 2025-04-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-04-14): Passenger/Crew Doors · Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau Duo-Discus and Duo Discus T. Effective Apr 8, 2025
- [AD 2023-03-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-03-14): Drag Control System · Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau Duo-Discus and Duo Discus T. Effective Apr 5, 2023
- [AD 2023-03-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-03-10): Elevator Control System · Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau Duo-Discus and Duo Discus T. Effective Feb 24, 2023
- [AD 2021-26-25](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-26-25): Drag Control System · Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau Duo-Discus and Duo Discus T. Effective Feb 24, 2022
- [AD 2015-20-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-20-11): Flight controls · Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau Duo-Discus and Duo Discus T. Effective Nov 18, 2015
- [AD 2004-24-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-24-11): Spar cap and spar web · Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau Duo-Discus. Effective Dec 30, 2004
- [AD 2003-16-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-16-51): Spar cap · Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau Duo-Discus. Effective Aug 20, 2003

### Matched by engine (NONE)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory) (1 in force)

- [SAIB CE-08-07](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-08-07): Doors. Issued Nov 26, 2007

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N162AF.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N162AF.

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs)

None matched to this aircraft's models.

## Related

- Other Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau DUO DISCUS aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/schempp-hirth-flugzeugbau-duo-discus/aircraft.md
- The NONE engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/none.md

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