N3DD - 1986 Schempp-hirth Discus B Aircraft Registration

DISC

1986 SCHEMPP-HIRTH DISCUS B

Aircraft Description

N3DD is a 1986 Schempp-hirth DISCUS B, a none aircraft registered to Tirca Laviniu H in Philadelphia, PA. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 17, 1987. The registration certificate was issued on April 5, 2022. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2029. Powered by a None NONE engine, N3DD is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A31AEF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N3DD was last updated on April 8, 2025. 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 N3DD. 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
1986
Manufacturer
SCHEMPP-HIRTH
Model
DISCUS B
Type Aircraft
Glider
ICAO Type Code
DISCDiscus 2T
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
January 17, 1987
Classification
Experimental 4 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 5, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
TIRCA LAVINIU H
Address
155 SHURS LN
City
PHILADELPHIA
State / Zip Code
Pennsylvania19127-1722
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
None
Number of Engines
Engine Manufacturer
NONE
Engine Model
NONE
Mode S Code (Oct)
50615357
Mode S Code (Hex)
A31AEF

Additional Details

Registration
N3DD
Serial Number
145
Number of Engines
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
April 30, 2029
Last Action Date
April 8, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00395360

Data Source

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

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