N888TK - 1986 Schempp-hirth Discus B Aircraft Registration

DISC

1986 SCHEMPP-HIRTH DISCUS B

Aircraft Description

N888TK is a 1986 Schempp-hirth DISCUS B, a none aircraft registered to Cloclasure David L in Bringhurst, IN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 28, 2000. The registration certificate was issued on August 2, 2016. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2029. Powered by a Ama/expr UNKNOWN ENG engine, N888TK is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC3D40 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N888TK was last updated on February 18, 2026. 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 N888TK. 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
June 28, 2000
Classification
Standard Glider Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 2, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
CLOCLASURE DAVID L
Address
4091 S 95 E
City
BRINGHURST
State / Zip Code
Indiana46913-8246
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
None
Number of Engines
Engine Manufacturer
AMA/EXPR
Engine Model
UNKNOWN ENG
Mode S Code (Oct)
53036500
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC3D40

Additional Details

Registration
N888TK
Serial Number
134
Number of Engines
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
August 31, 2029
Last Action Date
February 18, 2026
Last Update Date
August 25, 2023
Unique ID
00265650

Data Source

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

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