N33DX - 1985 Schempp-hirth Discus A Aircraft Registration

DISC

1985 SCHEMPP-HIRTH DISCUS A

Aircraft Description

N33DX is a 1985 Schempp-hirth DISCUS A, a none aircraft registered to Bostik Josef J in Green Cove Springs, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 30, 1987. The registration certificate was issued on November 19, 2021. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2028. Powered by a None NONE engine, N33DX is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A393D7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N33DX was last updated on June 23, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Schempp-Hirth Discus-2T is a high-performance Standard Class sailplane that revolutionized competitive soaring by combining championship-winning aerodynamics with self-launching capability. First flown in 1997, it is a single-seat, all-composite monoplane powered by a 15.3 kW SOLO 2350 sustainer engine housed within the fuselage. With a 15-meter wingspan and maximum takeoff weight of 525 kg, the aircraft features an aspect ratio of 22.2 and can carry 200 kg of water ballast. Manufactured by Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH in Germany since the early 2000s. AviatorDB tracks 435 Schempp-hirth aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is DISC.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N33DX. 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
1985
Manufacturer
SCHEMPP-HIRTH
Model
DISCUS A
Type Aircraft
Glider
ICAO Type Code
DISCDiscus 2T
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 30, 1987
Classification
Standard Utility Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 19, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
BOSTIK JOSEF J
Address
411 WALNUT ST # 17924
City
GREEN COVE SPRINGS
State / Zip Code
Florida32043-3443
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
None
Number of Engines
Engine Manufacturer
NONE
Engine Model
NONE
Mode S Code (Oct)
50711727
Mode S Code (Hex)
A393D7

Additional Details

Registration
N33DX
Serial Number
33
Number of Engines
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
November 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 23, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00052855

Data Source

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

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