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Short Bros SD3-60 SHERPA

11 Short Bros SD3-60 SHERPA aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1984–1998. Most are registered in ID and FL.

Registered today
11
Years built
1984–1998
Seats
39
Engines
2 · Turbo-prop

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

0 ADs match the Short Bros SD3-60 SHERPA 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
1
Destroyed
0
Substantial damage
0
Minor damage
1
No damage
0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Short Bros SD3-60 SHERPA 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 SHERPA aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

  • Oct 13, 2016Minor damage · none injuries · Missoula, MTN148Z

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

1 report on Short Bros SD3-60 SHERPA airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Most reported parts

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Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19842
19851
19975
19983

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
ID10
FL1

Buyer checklist

No ADs published since 1998 match the Short Bros SD3-60 SHERPA airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 1 NTSB event since 1982 involve Short Bros SD3-60 SHERPA airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 1 service difficulty report on Short Bros SD3-60 SHERPA 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 SHERPA aircraft

Type data

FAA aircraft reference file
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Max takeoff weight
20,000 and over lb

SD3-60 SHERPA aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N110Z1984Boise, IDNov 15, 2018
N114Z1997Boise, IDSep 30, 2014
N142Z1985Boise, IDNov 20, 2014
N145Z1998Boise, IDSep 29, 2014
N148Z1998Boise, IDNov 20, 2014
N161Z1997Boise, IDSep 16, 2014
N162Z1998Boise, IDSep 12, 2014
N163Z1997Boise, IDSep 29, 2014
N174Z1984Boise, IDJun 11, 2018
N176Z1997Boise, IDJun 5, 2018
N282BT1997Fort Lauderdale, FLJun 25, 2021

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