N828JN - 2001 Schempp-hirth DISCUS-2B Aircraft Registration

DISC

2001 SCHEMPP-HIRTH DISCUS-2B

Aircraft Description

N828JN is a 2001 Schempp-hirth DISCUS-2B, a none aircraft registered to Hutnick Michael C Jr in Bloomsburg, PA. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 4, 2002. The registration certificate was issued on August 27, 2003. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. Powered by a None NONE engine, N828JN is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB4F68 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N828JN was last updated on April 14, 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 N828JN. 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
2001
Manufacturer
SCHEMPP-HIRTH
Model
DISCUS-2B
Type Aircraft
Glider
ICAO Type Code
DISCDiscus 2T
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 4, 2002
Classification
Experimental 3 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 27, 2003

Registered Owner

Name
HUTNICK MICHAEL C JR
Address
450 RIVERVIEW AVE
City
BLOOMSBURG
State / Zip Code
Pennsylvania17815-8224
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
None
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
NONE
Engine Model
NONE
Mode S Code (Oct)
52647550
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB4F68

Additional Details

Registration
N828JN
Serial Number
120
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
January 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 14, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00683987

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC