Pdps Pzl-Bielsko SZD-50-3 airworthiness directives

Manufacturer (registry): PDPS PZL-BIELSKO
Model: SZD-50-3
Registry code: 8821647
Registered: 4 aircraft
Type: Glider
Engines: None
Seats: 2
Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
Certification: Type certificated

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 10

1992Registered nowDeregistered2026

Aircraft by the year they were built: 10 aircraft
1992	1
1993	1
1994	1
1995	1
1997	4
1998	2

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

No ADs matched this model

Registered aircraft · 4

N422ZAAgcsc Foundation Inc · Jacumba, CAS/N B-1876 N503SMerlin Aviation Inc · Moriarty, NMBuilt 1993 · S/N B-2086 N6070UBoulanger Daniel R · Voluntown, CTBuilt 1998 · S/N B 2203 N92MNCsa Foundation Inc · Fort Collins, COBuilt 1992 · S/N B2061

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('8821647')
  ORDER BY n_number"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('8821647')
ORDER BY n_number

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NTSB investigations · 4

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 4 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB LAX04CA270Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPdps Pzl-Bielsko SZD-50-3 · Lone Pine, CAthe pilot failed to maintain runway alignment, and misjudged the clearance between the tree and the wing resulting in a collision with the tree.Jul 18, 2004 · N19SZ · Substantial damage NTSB FTW04LA103Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPdps PZL-Bielsko SZD-50-3 · Cherry Valley, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the landing which resulted in an inadvertent stall.Apr 4, 2004 · N18SZ · Substantial damage NTSB LAX03LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPZL-Bielsko SZD-50-3 · Minden, NVThe flight instructor's failure to adequately supervise the student, which resulted in the improper deployment of the spoilers by the student. A factor was the high vegetation on the landing surface.May 26, 2003 · N503HC · Substantial damage NTSB LAX98FA235Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPZL-Bielsko SZD 50-3 · California City, CAThe failure of the first and/or second pilot to obtain and maintain control of the aircraft after stalling and entering a spin.Jul 17, 1998 · N7215L · Destroyed

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SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('8821647') ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('8821647')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('8821647')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.

FAA incident reports · 5

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Accident 20040718012879APDP SZD503 · Lone Pine, CA(-23) The pilot was making an approach to a dirt, southeast runway at Lone Pine, CA., when he clipped a tree with the wing of the glider due to sink. It was completely unexpected. The glider landed sideways on the runway and was destroyed.Jul 18, 2004 · N19SZ · Destroyed Accident 20040404009349APDP SZD503 · Cherry Valley, AR(-23) On 04/04/2004 at approximately 1400 local Mr. Herman sanders was flying glider N18SZ at the memphis soaring society in Cherry Valley, Arkansas. During his approach he decided to delay landing due to another aircraft on the field. The glider stalled and…Apr 4, 2004 · N18SZ · Substantial damage Accident 20030526010939APDP SZD503 · Minden, NV(-23) On may 26, 2003, at approximately 13:38 PDT, dana m. peirson, flight instructor and gregg e. maryniak a private pilot receiving glider instruction departed runway 30 at Minden-tahoe airport, Minden, NV. During the initial tow, the glider got out a…May 26, 2003 · N503HC · Substantial damage Incident 19990706018699IPDP SZD503 · Wynne, AR(-5)On July 06, 1999, at 1430 local time Mr. Alfred p. fernandez, a commercial pilot was attempting to land at a Private landing strip south of Wynne, Arkansas in a glider N18SZ, registered to the memphis soaring society when the left wingtip struck a levee…Jul 6, 1999 · N18SZ · Minor damage Accident 19980717036289APDP SZD503 · California City, CA(.19) On July 17, 1998, at 1507 hours PDT, a pzl-bielsko model 50-3 glider, N7215L, was destroyed when it impacted terrain while maneuvering 2 miles west of California City, California airport. The commercial licensed pilot and the airline transport licensed…Jul 17, 1998 · N7215L · Destroyed · 2 fatal

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('8821647')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('8821647')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC

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Service difficulty reports · 1

SDR 20010319CW005Bracket · crackedRUDDER PULLEY CONTROL BRACKET CRACKED AT ATTACH BOLT LOCATIONS. THIS WAS DUE TO LACK OF VARNISH OF THE BRACKETS AND POSSIBLE SHRINKAGE OF MATERIAL. PRIOR TO INSPECTION OF AREA, PILOT REPORTED RUDDER FLUTTER AND STICKING. RECOMMEND INSPECTION OF ALL AIRCRAFTFeb 22, 2001 · N191CM · Pdp SZD503 · Rudder Control System

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'SZD503'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'SZD503'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC

Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.