Pdps Pzl-Bielsko SZD-55-1
12 Pdps Pzl-Bielsko SZD-55-1 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1991–1998. Most are registered in CA, CO and NC.
- Registered today
- 12
- Years built
- 1991–1998
- Seats
- 1
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Pdps Pzl-Bielsko SZD-55-1 airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.
AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
Watch new ADs for the Pdps Pzl-Bielsko SZD-55-1
One email when a new AD may apply to this model. Stop any time.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 4
- Destroyed
- 1
- Substantial damage
- 3
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Pdps Pzl-Bielsko SZD-55-1 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Pdps Pzl-Bielsko SZD-55-1 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Jul 29, 2017Substantial damage · none injuries · Mocksville, NC
- May 12, 2013Substantial damage · none injuries · Henderson, NCN81799
- May 28, 2012Substantial damage · none injuries · Mocksville, NC
- Aug 12, 2001Destroyed · fatal injuries · Uvalde, TX
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Pdps Pzl-Bielsko SZD-55-1 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1991 | 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | |
| 1994 | 1 | |
| 1997 | 3 | |
| 1998 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 3 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Pdps Pzl-Bielsko SZD-55-1 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 4 NTSB events since 1982 involve Pdps Pzl-Bielsko SZD-55-1 airframes. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.
- Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
- Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
- Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
- Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
- Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
Type data
FAA aircraft reference file- Aircraft type
- Glider
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Not Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- Up to 12,499 lb
SZD-55-1 aircraft
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N101RW | 1991 | Watsonville, CA | Mar 21, 2024 |
| N102TW | 1991 | Burbank, CA | Jan 25, 2013 |
| N116BB | 1992 | Pueblo West, CO | Aug 30, 2022 |
| N155SZ | — | Winston Salem, NC | Aug 8, 2024 |
| N16SZ | 1997 | Montgomery, IL | Feb 2, 2012 |
| N171DM | — | San Antonio, TX | Jul 8, 2021 |
| N355W | 1994 | Memphis, TN | Jul 20, 2010 |
| N43GH | 1998 | Longview, WA | Oct 12, 2007 |
| N551KK | — | Fort Collins, CO | Nov 4, 2024 |
| N55SZ | 1997 | Sparks, NV | Jun 27, 2017 |
| N7FR | 1991 | Greensboro, NC | Jun 28, 2021 |
| N8221K | 1997 | Corpus Christi, TX | Jun 14, 2019 |