N909BB - 2005 Schempp-hirth Flugzeugbau Duo Discus Aircraft Registration

DUOD

2005 SCHEMPP-HIRTH FLUGZEUGBAU DUO DISCUS

Aircraft Description

N909BB is a 2005 Schempp-hirth Flugzeugbau DUO DISCUS, a none aircraft registered to Duo Discus LLC in Jefferson, SC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 28, 2005. The registration certificate was issued on January 4, 2010. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2029. Powered by a None NONE engine, N909BB is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC90B6 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N909BB was last updated on August 25, 2025. 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 N909BB. 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
2005
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
September 28, 2005
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 4, 2010

Registered Owner

Name
DUO DISCUS LLC
Address
4278 THERMAL TRL
City
JEFFERSON
State / Zip Code
South Carolina29718-9438
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
None
Number of Engines
Engine Manufacturer
NONE
Engine Model
NONE
Mode S Code (Oct)
53110266
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC90B6

Additional Details

Registration
N909BB
Serial Number
465
Number of Engines
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
April 30, 2029
Last Action Date
August 25, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00205009

Data Source

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

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