N517DX - Schempp-hirth Flugzeugbau Duo Discus Aircraft Registration

DUOD

SCHEMPP-HIRTH FLUGZEUGBAU DUO DISCUS

Aircraft Description

N517DX is a Schempp-hirth Flugzeugbau DUO DISCUS, a none aircraft registered to Delta X-ray LLC in Indianapolis, IN. The registration certificate was issued on February 2, 2019. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2029. The aircraft is configured with 1 seat. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A67BD1 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N517DX was last updated on July 18, 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 N517DX. 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
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
Classification
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 2, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
DELTA X-RAY LLC
Address
8002 CLEARWATER PKWY
City
INDIANAPOLIS
State / Zip Code
Indiana46240-4903
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
None
Number of Engines
Mode S Code (Oct)
51475721
Mode S Code (Hex)
A67BD1

Additional Details

Registration
N517DX
Serial Number
517
Number of Engines
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
February 28, 2029
Last Action Date
July 18, 2023
Last Update Date
July 18, 2023
Unique ID
00339189

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC