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Short Bros. & Harland SD3-30

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing multi engine · Airplane · registry code 8100602

Manufacturer (registry)
SHORT BROS. & HARLAND
Model
SD3-30
Registry code
8100602
Registered
3 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing multi engine
Engines
2 · Turbo-prop
Seats
30
Weight class
20,000 lb and over
Cruise speed
210 mph
Certification
Type certificated

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 33

1976Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 63

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1978In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 1

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Registered aircraft · 3

N262AGMcneely Charter Service Inc · West Memphis, ARBuilt 1985 · S/N SH3120N264ACBank Of Utah Trustee · Salt Lake City, UTBuilt 1984 · S/N SH 3103N323WWWin Win Aviation Inc · Wake Forest, NCBuilt 1978 · S/N SH3026
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NTSB investigations · 7

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 1 case NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 3 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB DCA17FA109Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportShort Bros. & Harland SD3 30 · Charleston, WVthe flight crew's improper decision to conduct a circling approach contrary to the operator's standard operating procedures (SOP) and the captain's excessive descent rate and maneuvering during the approach, which led to inadvertent, uncontrolled contact with…May 5, 2017 · N334AC · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportShort Brothers SD3-30 · Du Bois, PAThe captain's failure to maintain the proper glidepath during the instrument approach, and his failure to perform a go-around. Factors were a low ceiling and reduced visibility due to mist.Apr 9, 2003 · N805SW · Substantial damageNTSB BFO86LA030Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportShort Brothers SD3-30 · Hopewell, VAThe captain reported that moderate to severe turbulence was encountered while passing through some clouds. He called the flight attendant on the intercom and told her to sit down; while she was attempting to answer the intercom, an object from the galley area…May 21, 1986 · N331SB · No damageNTSB NYC84LA015Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportShort Brothers SD3-30 · Middletown, PAAfter takeoff on a flt to Washington, DC, the aircraft was climbing thru about 3500 ft when a person (riding as a passenger) moved to the right rear door, opened it & departed the acft. Prior to the flt, an associate, who was an acft refueler, saw the person…Oct 28, 1983 · N26288 · No damageNTSB NYC81IA061Incident · Minor injuriesClosedShort Bros SD3-30 · Wilkes Barre, PAJun 22, 1981 · N304CA · Minor damageNTSB NYC80FHA21Accident · Minor injuriesClosedShort Bros SD3-30 · Allentown, PAJun 3, 1980 · N844SA · Substantial damageNTSB NYC79IA072Incident · No injuriesClosedShort Bros SD3-30 · Reading, PAAug 6, 1979 · N724SA · Minor damage
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FAA incident reports · 120

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Accident 20170505012399AShort Bros. & Harland SD3-30 · Charleston, WVOn may 5, 2017 at 6:51 a.m. eastern daylight time (EDT), air cargo carriers flight 1260, a shorts SD3-30, N334AC, crashed during landing on runway 5 at the Charleston Yeager international airport (crw), Charleston, west Virginia. The airplane was destroyed…May 5, 2017 · N334AC · Destroyed · 2 fatalIncident 20100330030289IShort Bros. SD3-30 · San Juan, PRA Short brothers SD3-30 N106SW was cleared by sju control to land long on runway 10. This aircraft landed with the landing gears in the full up position, the main landing gear tire extends slightly, which touched down on the runway, followed by the nose gear…Mar 30, 2010 · N106SW · Minor damageIncident 20080115832709IStbros SD330 · Kenosha, WI(-23) The pilot stated she was on a scheduled check ride. Prior to departure the aircraft logbook was checked with two aircraft discrepancies noted, and cleared by maintenance. (1. The aircraft pulled uncontrollably to the left. This discrepancy was cleared…Jan 15, 2008 · N330AC · Minor damage
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Service difficulty reports · 126

SDR MCCA202402150176Cable · brokenELEVATOR TRIM TAB CABLE BROKE AFTER TAKEOFFFeb 7, 2024 · N262AG · Stbros SD330 · Elevator Tab Control SystemSDR DATA20181217001Amplifier · failedDURING CRUISE AT 6000 FT FROM SJU TO STT THE LEFT FUEL PRESSURE WARNING ILLUMINATED. RAN MEMORY ITEMS AND ENGINE SHUTDOWN CHECKLIST FROM QRH AND DECLARED AN EMERGENCY. LANDED SAFELY AND NO DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT. SUBSEQUENT MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING DETERMINED TDec 15, 2019 · N167RC · Stbros SD330 · Fuel Indicating SystemSDR DATA2016112301Engine · flamed outDURING FLIGHT, THE AIRCRAFT WAS LEVEL AT 8000 FEET WITH CRUISE CHECKS COMPLETED AND THE SCHEDULED POWER WAS SET. NO ABNORMAL INDICATIONS WERE OBSERVED BY THE CREW DURING CRUISE AND NO MAJOR POWER ADJUSTMENTS WERE MADE ENROUTE. WHILE STILL AT CRUISE POWER JUSNov 23, 2016 · N334AC · Stbros SD330 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
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The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

Short Bros SD3-301 registered aircraftRegistry code 8110103
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