N617T - Schempp-hirth Flugzeugbau Duo Discus Aircraft Registration

DUOD

SCHEMPP-HIRTH FLUGZEUGBAU DUO DISCUS

Aircraft Description

N617T is a Schempp-hirth Flugzeugbau DUO DISCUS, a none aircraft registered to Buenafe Constance in Santa Fe, NM. The registration certificate was issued on July 25, 2024. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2031. The aircraft is configured with 1 seat. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A80A68 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N617T was last updated on July 25, 2024. 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 N617T. 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
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 25, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
BUENAFE CONSTANCE
Address
93 RITO GUICU
City
SANTA FE
State / Zip Code
New Mexico87507-4321
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
None
Number of Engines
Mode S Code (Oct)
52005150
Mode S Code (Hex)
A80A68

Additional Details

Registration
N617T
Serial Number
210
Number of Engines
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
July 31, 2031
Last Action Date
July 25, 2024
Last Update Date
July 25, 2024
Unique ID
00045742

Data Source

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

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