# Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau DUO DISCUS T

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 3801905
- Manufacturer (registry): SCHEMPP-HIRTH FLUGZEUGBAU GMBH
- Model: DUO DISCUS T
- Aircraft type: Glider
- Category: Glider
- Engines: 1 · 2 cycle
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS G19CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G19CE) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH
- Registered aircraft: 8
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/schempp-hirth-flugzeugbau-duo-discus-t

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

- [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 2023-03-22](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-03-22): Engine (Turbine/Turboprop) · DG Flugzeugbau DG-1000T and Duo Discus T. Effective Apr 5, 2023
- [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 2022-04-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-04-01): Engine (Turbine/Turboprop) · DG Flugzeugbau Duo Discus T and DG-1000T. Effective Mar 29, 2022
- [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 2013-24-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-24-16): Time Limits · Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau Duo Discus T. Effective Jan 28, 2014
- [AD 2006-25-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-25-14): Propeller blades · Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau Duo Discus T. Effective Jan 3, 2007

## Registered aircraft (8)

- [N1114N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1114N): [Burgess David](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BURGESS%20DAVID), [Katy, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Katy), built 2018, S/N 292
- [N22KG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22KG): [Marcus Hook Gliderworks](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARCUS%20HOOK%20GLIDERWORKS), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), S/N 21
- [N23YG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N23YG): [Newman Michael J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEWMAN%20MICHAEL%20J), [Sherborn, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Sherborn), built 2023, S/N 322
- [N250AR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N250AR): [Thermal Research Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THERMAL%20RESEARCH%20CORP), [Pensacola, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Pensacola), built 2021, S/N 001
- [N55LK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N55LK): [Convecta LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CONVECTA%20LLC), [Redmond, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Redmond), S/N 45
- [N717PL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N717PL): [Duo Papa Lima LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DUO%20PAPA%20LIMA%20LLC), [Bedford, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Bedford), S/N 64
- [N82VA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N82VA): [Soaring Adventures LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOARING%20ADVENTURES%20LLC), [Fort Collins, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Fort%20Collins), built 2003, S/N 76
- [N8912H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8912H): [12h LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/12H%20LLC), [Arlington, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Arlington), built 2017, S/N 289

## NTSB investigations (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB WPR18FA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA247), Sep 2, 2018: Schempp-Hirth Duo Discus T (N22XC), New Washoe City, NV, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s delayed recovery from an inadvertent spin and/or spiral dive and an exceedance of the glider’s design limit load during recovery, which resulted in an overload failure of both wings.

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20180902012949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180902012949A), Sep 2, 2018: Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau Gmbh DUO DISCUS T (N22XC), New Washoe City, NV, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Glider departed Truckee, CA airport (trk) at 1258PST on 9/2/18 with two occupants via an aero tow. Water balast tanks were not filled on glider. Glider was…

## PMA parts (OpenAirDocs) (1)

Current parts manufacturer approvals (PMA): parts the FAA has approved companies to make as replacements or modifications. Each record lists its models as free text; OpenAirDocs matched them to this model on its data sheet, so check the FAA record before relying on it. Newest first.

- [V674UL94](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/E1C1EF6CEE5DC2EE862585990051C803.0001): UL94 Fuel Placard. Swift Fuels, LLC · PMA PQ04423CE · Modification part · Jun 7, 2020

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