N215SH - 1999 Schempp-hirth Flugzeugbau Duo Discus Aircraft Registration

DUOD

1999 SCHEMPP-HIRTH FLUGZEUGBAU DUO DISCUS

Aircraft Description

N215SH is a 1999 Schempp-hirth Flugzeugbau DUO DISCUS, a none aircraft registered to Hall Morgan R in Los Osos, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 13, 1999. The registration certificate was issued on January 13, 2010. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2029. Powered by a None NONE engine, N215SH is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1CDAD (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N215SH was last updated on August 11, 2023. 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 N215SH. 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
1999
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
August 13, 1999
Classification
Standard Utility Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 13, 2010

Registered Owner

Name
HALL MORGAN R
Address
1436 4TH ST
City
LOS OSOS
State / Zip Code
California93402-1606
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
None
Number of Engines
Engine Manufacturer
NONE
Engine Model
NONE
Mode S Code (Oct)
50346655
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1CDAD

Additional Details

Registration
N215SH
Serial Number
215
Number of Engines
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
June 30, 2029
Last Action Date
August 11, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00535852

Last Known Position

Date
May 9, 2026 (UTC 23:39:42)
Airport
Latitude
35.945068
Longitude
-120.297832

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC