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Short Bros SD3-60

26 Short Bros SD3-60 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1982–1989. Most are registered in WI, HI and PR.

Registered today
26
Years built
1982–1989
Seats
39
Engines
2 · Turbo-prop

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

0 ADs match the Short Bros SD3-60 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.

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Accident history

NTSB since 1982
NTSB events
4
Destroyed
0
Substantial damage
3
Minor damage
0
No damage
0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Short Bros SD3-60 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Short Bros SD3-60 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

  • Jun 11, 2025Substantial damage · none injuries · Honolulu, HIN221LM
  • Nov 6, 2024Damage not reported · RoadtownN915GD
  • May 3, 2022Substantial damage · none injuries · San Juan, PRN744LG
  • Jun 30, 2015Substantial damage · none injuries · Kapolei, HIN221LM

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

83 reports on Short Bros SD3-60 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Most reported parts

  1. downlock switch4
  2. engine4
  3. hydraulic system4
  4. governor3
  5. wire3

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19821
19832
19841
19863
19872
19885
19894
Unknown8

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
WI16
HI3
PR3
NC2
DE1
ID1

Buyer checklist

No ADs published since 1998 match the Short Bros SD3-60 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 4 NTSB events since 1982 involve Short Bros SD3-60 airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 83 service difficulty reports on Short Bros SD3-60 airframes since 1995. 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.
See the registered Short Bros SD3-60 aircraft

Type data

FAA aircraft reference file
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb

SD3-60 aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N151Z—Boise, IDNov 20, 2014
N221LM1987Honolulu, HIJul 1, 2009
N304WW—Wake Forest, NCMay 14, 2025
N351TA1989Honolulu, HIDec 14, 2004
N360AB1989Milwaukee, WISep 9, 2009
N367AC1983Milwaukee, WIMay 24, 2000
N367MQ1982Milwaukee, WIDec 11, 2024
N377MQ1986Milwaukee, WIDec 11, 2024
N378MQ1986Milwaukee, WIJun 10, 2024
N381MQ—Milwaukee, WIDec 11, 2024
N382MQ—Milwaukee, WIDec 11, 2024
N383MQ—Milwaukee, WINov 7, 2016
N385MQ—Milwaukee, WINov 7, 2016
N391RC—Lewes, DENov 12, 2009
N427PE1984Milwaukee, WIMar 19, 2016
N492AK—Wake Forest, NCSep 1, 2022
N618AN1986Milwaukee, WINov 21, 2011
N642AN1983Milwaukee, WINov 21, 2011
N744LG1988Milwaukee, WIAug 28, 2017
N827BE1988Honolulu, HIJun 10, 2004
N914GD1987Culebra, PRMay 9, 2017
N915GD1989Culebra, PRDec 23, 2013
N919GD1988Culebra, PRSep 1, 2016
N972AA1989Oak Creek, WIDec 7, 2020
N973AA1988Milwaukee, WIJun 2, 2021

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