# N272BL: 2001 Schempp-Hirth DISCUS-2B

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Schempp-Hirth DISCUS-2B](https://openairdocs.org/model/schempp-hirth-discus-2b) (registry code 3801904, 1 seats)
- Engine: [NONE](https://openairdocs.org/engine/none) (registry code 00000)
- Data sheets: [TCDS G17CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G17CE) (Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 119
- Year built: 2001
- Type: Glider
- Engine type: None
- Airworthiness: Experimental, racing, exhibition
- Airworthiness date: November 2, 2012
- Certificate issued: April 13, 2020
- Expires: April 30, 2030
- Mode S code: A2AE0E
- Registered owner: [Frechtling Andrew C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FRECHTLING%20ANDREW%20C)
- Location: [Waxahachie, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Waxahachie)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 32.3608° N, 96.9155° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 75167, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=272BL
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N272BL

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): 2 in force

### Matched by airframe (Schempp-Hirth DISCUS-2B)

- [AD 2016-22-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-22-01): Flight Controls · Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau Discus-2a, Discus-2b, Discus-2c and 3 more. Effective Dec 1, 2016
- [AD 2004-08-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-08-12): Elevator mass balance · Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau Discus-2a, Discus-2b, Ventus-2a and 1 more. Effective Jun 4, 2004

### Matched by engine (NONE)

None in force.

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

- [SAIB CE-04-40](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-04-40): . Issued Jan 7, 2004

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N272BL.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N272BL.

## 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-2B aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/schempp-hirth-discus-2b/aircraft.md
- The NONE engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/none.md

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