The Pzl-Bielsko SZD-48-3 (ICAO type GLID) is an aircraft of Poland origin. It has a maximum take-off weight of 540 kg. It offers seating for up to 1 across its variants.
Pzl-Bielsko SZD-48-3

GLID
Photo via Wikipedia: SZD-48 Jantar Standard 2/3
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MTOW
540 kg
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Seats
1
SZD-48-3
Pzl-Bielsko · SZD-48-3
Model overview
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 67
- Active
- 66
- Origin
- Poland
Variants
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SZD-48-3 | — | 537–540 kg | — | — | — |
Safety & ops history
Where to look next
Detailed safety & ops history coming soon — view this model's FAA Airworthiness Directives at FAA.gov.
This aircraft
Tools
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Pzl-Bielsko SZD-48-3 market & fleet intelligence
Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Pzl-Bielsko SZD-48-3 fleet — updated daily.
Fleet age
38 yearsmedian age
80s
90s
Of the 30 registered Pzl-Bielsko SZD-48-3 with a known build year (45% of the 67 we track), the median age is 38 years.
SZD-48-3 — frequently asked
How many people can the PZL-Bielsko SZD-48-3 carry?
The PZL-Bielsko SZD-48-3 seats up to 1 across its variants.
What is the MTOW of the PZL-Bielsko SZD-48-3?
The PZL-Bielsko SZD-48-3's maximum take-off weight is 540 kg.
What is the ICAO type designator for the PZL-Bielsko SZD-48-3?
The PZL-Bielsko SZD-48-3's ICAO type designator is GLID.
How many PZL-Bielsko SZD-48-3 aircraft are registered worldwide?
Sprinkle tracks 67 registered PZL-Bielsko SZD-48-3 airframes worldwide.
Registered SZD-48-3 aircraft
Individual SZD-48-3 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
- PR-THY· 1994
- N573TC· 1993
- C-FORL· 1993
- N1993A· 1993
- N483GF· 1993
- C-FVAW· 1993
- PP-XQX· 1992
- N483S· 1992
- PT-POV· 1990
- PT-POG· 1989
- PT-POH· 1989
- PT-POI· 1989
- PT-POJ· 1989
- VH-XJE· 1989
- N5SZ· 1988
- PT-POC· 1988
- PT-PNZ· 1988
- PT-POA· 1988
- VH-WQD· 1988
- PT-POF· 1988
- PT-POB· 1988
- PT-POE· 1987
- PT-POD· 1987
- PT-PLY· 1986