# N249XA: 1991 Schempp-Hirth DISCUS BT

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Schempp-Hirth DISCUS BT](https://openairdocs.org/model/schempp-hirth-discus-bt) (registry code 38019VR, 1 seats)
- Engine: [Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG](https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng) (registry code 99999)
- Data sheets: [TCDS G53EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G53EU) (Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 57
- Year built: 1991
- Type: Glider
- Engine type: 2 cycle
- Airworthiness: Experimental, exhibition, racing
- Airworthiness date: May 27, 1999
- Certificate issued: December 14, 2016
- Expires: December 31, 2029
- Mode S code: A2537C
- Registered owner: [Best L/D LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BEST%20L%2FD%20LLC)
- Location: [East Quogue, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/East%20Quogue)
- Owner type: LLC
- Owner's area on the map: 40.8486° N, 72.5722° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 11942, within about 2 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=249XA
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N249XA

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 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): 0 in force

### Matched by airframe (Schempp-Hirth DISCUS BT)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG)

None in force.

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

- [SAIB CE-03-59R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-03-59R1): . Issued Dec 2, 2003
- [SAIB CE-03-59](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-03-59) (historical): . Issued Sep 26, 2003

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N249XA.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N249XA.

## 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 DISCUS BT aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/schempp-hirth-discus-bt/aircraft.md
- The Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng.md

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