N125DD - 1996 Schempp-hirth Flugzeugbau Duo Discus Aircraft Registration

DUOD

1996 SCHEMPP-HIRTH FLUGZEUGBAU DUO DISCUS

Aircraft Description

N125DD is a 1996 Schempp-hirth Flugzeugbau DUO DISCUS, a none aircraft registered to Arnold William in Pipersville, PA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 5, 1996. The registration certificate was issued on September 25, 2025. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2032. Powered by a Ama/expr UNKNOWN ENG engine, N125DD is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A06694 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N125DD was last updated on September 25, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Schempp-Hirth Duo Discus T is a high-performance two-seat motor glider that brought self-sustaining capability to club training and cross-country soaring operations. First entering production in 1999, it features a retractable Solo 2350D two-stroke engine with a five-blade folding propeller system that deploys electrically from the fuselage. With side-by-side seating for instructor and student, the aircraft builds upon the proven Discus glider design with its triple-trapezoidal wing planform achieving a 42.5:1 glide ratio. Production continued through at least 2007 at Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH's facility in Kirchheim/Teck, Germany. AviatorDB tracks 27 Schempp-hirth Flugzeugbau aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is DUOD.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N125DD. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1996
Manufacturer
SCHEMPP-HIRTH FLUGZEUGBAU
Model
DUO DISCUS
Type Aircraft
Glider
ICAO Type Code
DUODDuo Discus T
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 5, 1996
Classification
Standard Glider Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 25, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
ARNOLD WILLIAM
Address
6201 KELLERS CHURCH RD
City
PIPERSVILLE
State / Zip Code
Pennsylvania18947-1807
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
None
Number of Engines
Engine Manufacturer
AMA/EXPR
Engine Model
UNKNOWN ENG
Mode S Code (Oct)
50063224
Mode S Code (Hex)
A06694

Additional Details

Registration
N125DD
Serial Number
103
Number of Engines
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
September 30, 2032
Last Action Date
September 25, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00146311

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC