# N282BT: 1997 Short Bros SD3-60 SHERPA

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Short Bros SD3-60 SHERPA](https://openairdocs.org/model/short-bros-sd3-60-sherpa) (registry code 8110101, 39 seats)
- Engine: [Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-65AR](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-canada-pt6a-65ar) (registry code 52277)
- Data sheets: [TCDS E4EA](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E4EA) (Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: SH3419
- Year built: 1997
- Type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Engine type: Turbo-prop
- Airworthiness: Standard, transport
- Airworthiness date: June 9, 2022
- Certificate issued: June 25, 2021
- Expires: June 30, 2028
- Mode S code: A2D594
- Registered owner: [Blue Tide Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BLUE%20TIDE%20AVIATION%20LLC)
- Location: [Fort Lauderdale, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Fort%20Lauderdale)
- Owner type: LLC
- Owner's area on the map: 26.1015° N, 80.1209° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 33316, within about a mile (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=282BT
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N282BT

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 32 in force

### Matched by airframe (Short Bros SD3-60 SHERPA)

- [AD 2015-16-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-16-04): Fire Protection · Airbus Defense and Space C-212-CB, C-212-CC, C-212-CD and 23 more. Effective Sep 15, 2015
- [AD 2010-24-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-24-06): Fuel · Short Brothers SD3-30, SD3-60, SD3-60 SHERPA and 1 more. Effective Feb 16, 2011
- [AD 2009-21-10 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-21-10-R1): Oxygen · Airbus A300 B4-605R, A300 B4-620, A300 B4-622 and 138 more. Effective Feb 4, 2010
- [AD 2007-08-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-08-09): Cable operated control system · Short Brothers SD3-30, SD3-60, SD3-60 SHERPA and 1 more. Effective May 8, 2007
- [AD 2006-03-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-03-05): Main landing gear (MLG) · Short Brothers SD3-60, SD3-60 SHERPA and SD3-SHERPA. Effective Mar 14, 2006
- [AD 2005-19-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-19-18): Fire extinguisher adapter assemblies · Short Brothers SD3-30, SD3-60, SD3-60 SHERPA and 1 more. Effective Oct 26, 2005
- [AD 2004-25-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-25-13): Gland Nut on Shock Absorber of Main Landing Gear (MLG) · Short Brothers SD3-60, SD3-60 SHERPA and SD3-SHERPA. Effective Jan 20, 2005
- [AD 2004-16-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-16-04): Aft Pintle Pin Bushing of the Main Landing Gear (MLG) · Short Brothers SD3-30, SD3-60, SD3-60 SHERPA and 1 more. Effective Sep 14, 2004
- [AD 2004-16-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-16-02): Warning Annunciator Light on the Central Warning Panel · Short Brothers SD3-30, SD3-60, SD3-60 SHERPA and 1 more. Effective Sep 14, 2004
- [AD 2004-13-21](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-13-21): Bolts that attach the vertical stabilizer to the horizontal stabilizer · Short Brothers SD3-60 SHERPA. Effective Aug 3, 2004
- [AD 2002-06-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-06-06): Rockwell Collins TDR-94 and TDR-94D Mode S transponders · Bombardier ATR42-200, ATR42-300, ATR42-320 and 20 more. Effective May 3, 2002
- [AD 2002-03-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-03-13): Wiring Harness and Power Cables of the Heated Windshield · Short Brothers SD3-60, SD3-60 SHERPA and SD3-SHERPA. Effective Mar 27, 2002
- [AD 2002-01-22](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-01-22): Elevator Torque Shaft Assembly · Short Brothers SD3-30, SD3-60, SD3-60 SHERPA and 1 more. Effective Mar 7, 2002
- [AD 2001-24-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-24-09): Engine Power Lever · Short Brothers SD3-30, SD3-60, SD3-60 SHERPA and 1 more. Effective Jan 7, 2002
- [AD 2001-22-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-22-05): Hydraulic Lines and Adjacent Wiring · Short Brothers SD3-30, SD3-60, SD3-60 SHERPA and 1 more. Effective Dec 4, 2001
- [AD 2001-02-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-02-08): Pneumatic De-icing Boot Indicator Switch · Short Brothers SD3-30, SD3-60, SD3-60 SHERPA and 1 more. Effective Feb 20, 2001
- [AD 2000-22-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-22-05): Power Control Cable Assemblies · Short Brothers SD3-60 SHERPA. Effective Dec 4, 2000
- [AD 2000-02-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-02-02): Oxygen System "O" Rings · Short Brothers SD3-30, SD3-60 SHERPA and SD3-SHERPA. Effective Feb 29, 2000
- [AD 99-19-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-19-20): AFM - Limitations Section - Ice Protection System · Short Brothers SD3-30, SD3-60, SD3-60 SHERPA and 1 more. Effective Dec 27, 1999
- [AD 99-21-22](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-21-22): Corrosion Of Stub Wing Shear Decks And Ribs · Short Brothers SD3-30, SD3-60, SD3-60 SHERPA and 1 more. Effective Nov 17, 1999
- [AD 99-21-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-21-02): Engine Mounting Tube Assembly · Short Brothers SD3-30, SD3-60, SD3-60 SHERPA and 1 more. Effective Nov 5, 1999
- [AD 99-18-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-18-11): Bolts of Elevator Control Torque Tube Bearing Housing Retaining Plate · Short Brothers SD3-30, SD3-60, SD3-60 SHERPA and 1 more. Effective Oct 6, 1999
- [AD 99-18-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-18-10): Emergency Brake Accumulator Mounting Angle · Short Brothers SD3-30, SD3-60, SD3-60 SHERPA and 1 more. Effective Oct 5, 1999
- [AD 99-06-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-06-07): Top and Bottom Shear Decks Of Stub Wings · Short Brothers SD3-60 and SD3-60 SHERPA. Effective Apr 16, 1999
- [AD 98-21-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-21-05): Levers And Bracket Assy Of Inner Flap Sub-Assy · Short Brothers SD3-30, SD3-60, SD3-60 SHERPA and 1 more. Effective Nov 10, 1998
- [AD 98-20-32](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-20-32): Side Plates At Fuselage Wing Strut Pick-Up Area · Short Brothers SD3-60 SHERPA. Effective Oct 30, 1998
- [AD 98-11-24](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-11-24): AFM - Limitations Section - Power Levers · Short Brothers SD3-30, SD3-60, SD3-60 SHERPA and 1 more. Effective Jul 6, 1998
- [AD 98-03-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-03-13): Oxygen Tubing Pipe Assembly · Short Brothers SD3-60 SHERPA and SD3-SHERPA. Effective Mar 12, 1998
- [AD 96-21-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-21-07): Inspect Brackets Of Flap Hydraulic Units · Short Brothers SD3-30, SD3-60, SD3-60 SHERPA and 1 more. Effective Nov 29, 1996
- [AD 96-21-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-21-10): AFM - Icing · Short Brothers SD3-60 SHERPA. Effective Nov 22, 1996
- [AD 94-01-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-01-04): Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System · Airbus A300 B4-601, A300 B4-603, A300 B4-605R and 136 more. Effective Feb 4, 1994

### Matched by engine (Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-65AR)

- [AD 97-04-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-04-12): Compressor Bleed-off Valve · Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-11, PT6A-110, PT6A-112 and 52 more. Effective Mar 14, 1997

### Historical (superseded or no longer in force)

- [AD 2009-21-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-21-10) (historical): Oxygen · Airbus A300, Model B4-605R, A300, Model B4-620, A300, Model B4-622 and 138 more. Effective Dec 17, 2009
- [AD 2006-12-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-12-18) (historical): Fuel tank · Short Brothers SD3-30, SD3-60, SD3-60 SHERPA and 1 more. Effective Jul 21, 2006
- [AD 99-03-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-03-06) (historical): Power Control Cable Assemblies and Pulleys · Short Brothers SD3-60 SHERPA. Effective Mar 11, 1999
- [AD 98-09-28](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-09-28) (historical): Cover On Fire Extinguisher Adapter Assembly · Short Brothers SD 3-30, SD3-60 and SD3-60 SHERPA. Effective Jun 8, 1998
- [AD 96-22-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-22-09) (historical): MLG Shock Absorber Gland Nut · Short Brothers SD3-60, SD3-60 SHERPA and SD3-SHERPA. Effective Dec 11, 1996
- [AD 93-02-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-02-03) (historical): MLG Inspection · Short Brothers SD3-60 and SD3-60 SHERPA. Effective Mar 18, 1993

## Information bulletins (advisory) (3 in force)

- [SAIB NM-09-03](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-09-03): Engine Fuel and Control - Implementing Fuel Tank System Airworthiness Limitations. Issued Dec 11, 2008
- [SAIB NE-15-21](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-15-21): Fuel Injector Nozzle. Issued Aug 19, 2015
- [SAIB CE-03-24](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-03-24): . Issued Feb 19, 2003

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N282BT.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N282BT.

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (6)

Approved for this aircraft's airframe or engine model, in force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do.

### Approved for the engine (Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-65AR)

- [STC SE00014EN](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00014EN): Installation of the Pratt & Whitney Engine Services, Inc. CrossCheck Engine Monitor Kit P/N HUMS-K-071-1, Rev. A on the specified PT6A engine models and kit P/N HUMS-K-071-2 on the specified A250 engine models. Pratt & Whitney Engine Services Inc
- [STC SE00020EN](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00020EN): Installation of the Pratt & Whitney Engine Services, Inc. TrendCheck/ TrendCheck Plus Engine Monitor Kit P/N TREND-K-010-1. Pratt & Whitney Engine Services Inc
- [STC SE8652SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE8652SW): Installation of a flexible hose from the Propeller Primary Governor to the Fuel Control Unit. Air Tractor Inc
- [STC SE01805NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01805NY): Installation of Fuel Nozzle Adapters using studs and nuts. Atlantic Turbines International Inc
- [STC SE09257SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE09257SC): Convert P&W Engine Models PT6A-15AG, -27, and -28, into PT6A-34 configuration. Covington Aircraft Engines, Inc
- [STC SE659NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE659NE): Installation of oil tank filler neck check valve, P/N TSA-76A. Aviation Components Support

## Related

- Other Short Bros SD3-60 SHERPA aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/short-bros-sd3-60-sherpa/aircraft.md
- The Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-65AR engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-canada-pt6a-65ar.md

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