Short Brothers Plc SD3 SHERPA
5 Short Brothers Plc SD3 SHERPA aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1990–1992.
- Registered today
- 5
- Years built
- 1990–1992
- Seats
- 39
- Engines
- 2 · Turbo-prop
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Short Brothers Plc SD3 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.
Watch new ADs for the Short Brothers Plc SD3 SHERPA
One email when a new AD may apply to this model. Stop any time.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 0
- Destroyed
- 0
- Substantial damage
- 0
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Short Brothers Plc SD3 SHERPA airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Short Brothers Plc SD3 SHERPA aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19951 report on Short Brothers Plc SD3 SHERPA airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- control cable1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1990 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 4 |
By state
Top 10| NC | 5 |
|---|
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Short Brothers Plc SD3 SHERPA airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. No NTSB events since 1982 involve Short Brothers Plc SD3 SHERPA airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 1 service difficulty report on Short Brothers Plc SD3 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.
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