# Short Bros SD3-30 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 8110103 - Manufacturer (registry): SHORT BROS - Model: SD3-30 - Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 2 · Turbo-prop - Seats: 30 - Weight class: 20,000 lb and over - Certification: Type certificated - Registered aircraft: 1 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/short-bros-sd3-30 Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. - [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 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 2005-18-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-18-20): "FASTprop" propeller de-icers · Hartzell PHC-C3YF-1RF/F8468A(B,K)-8R constant speed propeller (STC SA00718LA or 17 others). Effective Oct 14, 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 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 2000-02-02](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 99-18-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-18-09): Autofeather System · Short Brothers SD3-30. Effective Oct 5, 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 98-11-24](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 97-21-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-21-11): Skin Panels Of Rudder And Elevators · Short Brothers SD3-30. Effective Nov 3, 1997 - [AD 96-21-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-21-08): Inspect Bolts In Vertical Fin To Tailplane Joint · Short Brothers SD3-30 and SD3-SHERPA. Effective Nov 29, 1996 - [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 96-09-27](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-09-27): AFM - Icing · Short Brothers SD3-30, SD3-60 and SD3-SHERPA. Effective Jun 11, 1996 - [AD 94-06-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-06-02): Wing Strut · Short Brothers SD3-30, SD3-60 and SD3-SHERPA. Effective May 16, 1994 - [AD 92-19-09 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/92-19-09-R1): Service Bulletins Applicability · Short Brothers SD3-30. Effective Nov 26, 1993 - [AD 93-14-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-14-03): MLG Beam Sub-assembly · Short Brothers SD3-30. Effective Aug 23, 1993 - [AD 92-27-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/92-27-17): Inadvertent Engine Shutdown · Short Brothers SD3-30 and SD3-60. Effective Feb 25, 1993 - [AD 91-18-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/91-18-13): Pitot/Static Heaters · Short Brothers SD3-30 and SD3-60. Effective Oct 16, 1991 - [AD 89-07-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/89-07-03): Nose Landing Gear Pins · Short Brothers SD3-30. Effective Apr 26, 1989 - [AD 88-13-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-13-07): Pitot Tubes · Short Brothers SD3-30. Effective Jul 11, 1988 - [AD 87-24-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-24-12): ECE Electrical Contactors · Short Brothers SD3-30 and SD3-60. Effective Jan 14, 1988 - [AD 87-17-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-17-12): Elevator and Rudder Control System · Short Brothers SD3-30. Effective Sep 28, 1987 - [AD 87-04-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-04-18): Fuselage Top Skin Seal · Short Brothers SD3-30. Effective Mar 18, 1987 - [AD 87-03-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-03-01): Fuel Containment System · Short Brothers SD3-30. Effective Feb 12, 1987 - [AD 86-18-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-18-08): Co-Axial Connectors · Short Brothers SD3-30 and SD3-60. Effective Sep 11, 1986 - [AD 86-07-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-07-04): Elevator Torque Tube Assembly · Short Brothers SD3-30 and SD3-60. Effective May 8, 1986 - [AD 86-08-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-08-01): Collector Tank Housing · Short Brothers SD3-30 and SD3-60. Effective Apr 28, 1986 - [AD 85-14-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-14-05): Crew Seat Harness · Short Brothers SD3-30. Effective Aug 12, 1985 - [AD 84-06-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/84-06-03): Line Contactor · Short Brothers SD3-30. Effective Apr 9, 1984 - [AD 83-25-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/83-25-01): Fuel Fire Hazard Prevention · Short Brothers SD3-30. Effective Jan 8, 1984 - [AD 82-22-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/82-22-04): Window Transparency · Short Brothers SD3-30. Effective Nov 8, 1982 - [AD 82-03-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/82-03-09): Stub Wing Spar/Stub Inspection · Short Brothers SD3-30. Effective Mar 1, 1982 - [AD 81-14-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-14-04): Main Landing Gear Actuator Assembly · Short Brothers SD3-30. Effective Jul 8, 1981 - [AD 81-09-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-09-04): Main Landing Gear Wheels · Short Brothers SD3-30. Effective May 4, 1981 - [AD 81-04-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-04-11): Nose Landing Gear Assembly · Short Brothers SD3-30. Effective Mar 3, 1981 - [AD 81-04-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-04-09): Nose Wheel Steering Actuator · Short Brothers SD3-30. Effective Mar 3, 1981 - [AD 78-01-09 R2](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-01-09-R2): Pneumatic De-Icing System · Short Brothers SD3-30. Effective Aug 18, 1980 - [AD 78-12-01 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-12-01-R1): Purge Valves · Short Brothers SD3-30. Effective Aug 11, 1980 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 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 74-08-09 R2](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-08-09-R2) (historical): Waste Receptacles · Aero Spacelines 377, 377MG, 377SGT and 268 more. Effective Jul 29, 1996 All 67: https://openairdocs.org/model/short-bros-sd3-30/ads.md ## Information bulletins (advisory) (1) - [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 ## Registered aircraft (1) - [N261AG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N261AG): [Turbo North Shorts LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TURBO%20NORTH%20SHORTS%20LLC), [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage), built 1985, S/N SH-3117 ## NTSB investigations None matched to aircraft with this model. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to aircraft with this model. ## Service difficulty reports (126, newest 50) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR MCCA202402150176](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MCCA202402150176), Feb 7, 2024: CABLE. BROKEN. ELEVATOR TRIM TAB CABLE BROKE AFTER TAKEOFF - [SDR DATA20181217001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DATA20181217001), Dec 15, 2019: AMPLIFIER. FAILED. DURING 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 EME - [SDR DATA2016112301](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DATA2016112301), Nov 23, 2016: ENGINE. FLAMED OUT. DURING 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 CR - [SDR DATA2015043001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DATA2015043001), Apr 30, 2015: CONNECTOR. LOOSE. LEFT INVERTER FAILURE IN FLIGHT. FOUND LOOSE CONNECTOR AT INVERTER, ADJUSTED & SECURED CONNECTOR. GND CHECKED GOOD. - [SDR DATA2015040101](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DATA2015040101), Apr 1, 2015: FIRE BOTTLE. DEPLETED. AFTER TAKEOFF, UPON CLIMB OUT THROUGH 4200 FT IT WAS NOTICED THAT LT FIRE FAULT LIGHT ON CWP ILLUMINATED. CREW CONSULTED QRH & RESET CB WHICH HAD POPPED. IT WAS - [SDR DATA2015011001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DATA2015011001), Jan 10, 2015: TRANSFORMER. OVERHEATED. AFTER CALLING V1, PILOT NOTICED BOTTOM PANEL RADIO LIGHTS GO OUT. UPON COMPLETING CLIMB CHECKLIST, ENTIRE RT SIDE PANEL LIGHTS WENT OUT & AIR CREW SMELLED SMOKE - [SDR DATA2014110701](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DATA2014110701), Nov 7, 2014: CABLE. BROKEN. ON ROTATION FIRST OFFICER HAD TO USE FULL LT RUDDER PEDAL & WAS UNABLE TO MAKE RUDDER TRIM ADJUSTMENTS. LT ENGINE POWER WAS RETARDED TO COMPENSATE FOR LOSS OF T - [SDR HSYA 2013072013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HSYA%202013072013), Jul 20, 2013: CABLE. BROKEN. FLT 248, PILOT REPORTED THAT WHILE DESCENDING FROM 8000 TO 3000 FT APPROX 30 NM OF DESTINATION, THE ELEVATOR TRIM FAILED. DECLARED AN EMERGENCY, PILOT REPORTED - [SDR HSYA2013041113](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HSYA2013041113), Apr 11, 2013: GOVERNOR. FAILED. PILOT REPORTED LT ENGINE WOULD ONLY PRODUCE 1600 LBS OF TORQUE AT MOST. THE TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED AND ACFT RETURNED TO THE PARKING RAMP WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT A - [SDR HSYA2013012800012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HSYA2013012800012), Jan 23, 2013: STRUCTURE. CORRODED. DURING MX, CORROSION INSPECTION, FOUND CORROSION ON LT WING OTBD SIDE OF NR 1 NACELLE INBD T/E BETWEEN WS 160 & 175. MX REMOVED LT WING UPPER SKIN DOUBLERS AT W - [SDR 2013FA0000007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000007), Jan 10, 2013: UNKNOWN. ODOR. WHILE ENROUTE, THE CREW NOTICED AN ELECTRICAL BURNING ODOR IN THE COCKPIT. A PRECATIONARY LANDING WAS MADE TO INVESTIGATE. MX INSPECTED BEHIND ALL CIRCUT BREAKE - [SDR DATA2012000006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DATA2012000006), Dec 26, 2012: DOWNLOCK SWITCH. OUT OF ADJUST. ON APPROACH, CREW SELECTED LANDING GEAR DOWN. RIGHT MAIN SHOWED UNSAFE. CREW ABORTED APPROACH AND PERFORMED QRH PROCEDURES TO ATTEMPT TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. CRE - [SDR DATA201200000501](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DATA201200000501), Dec 26, 2012: INDICATION SYS. FAULTY. ON APPROACH, CREW SELECTED LANDING GEAR DOWN. RT MLG SHOWED UNSAFE. CREW ABORTED APPROACH AND PERFORMED QRH PROCEDURES TO ATTEMPT TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. CREW WE - [SDR HSYA2012100512](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HSYA2012100512), Oct 5, 2012: ENGINE. FAILED. AFTER LEVELING OFF AT 9,000 FT, CREW OBSERVED A FLAME COME OUT OF NR 1 ENGINE, FOLLOWED BY THE GENERATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATING, AND ENGINE SPOOLING DOWN. FOLLOWED - [SDR HSYA201272512](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HSYA201272512), Jul 25, 2012: DOWNLOCK. CONTAMINATED. FOUND LT DOWNLOCK MECHANISM WOULD NOT RETRACT BECAUSE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE. CLEANED EXCESSIVE GREASE FROM DOWNLOCK MECHANISM PISTON AND PERFORM LANDING GEAR OPER - [SDR HSYA2012072512](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HSYA2012072512), Jul 25, 2012: LANDING GEAR. MALFUNCTIONED. PILOT REPORTED THAT AFTER TAKEOFF AND UPON RETRACTION OF THE LANDING GEAR, THE RT NOSE GEAR INDICATED UP AND LOCKED AND THE LT MAIN GEAR INDICATED DOWN AND LOCK - [SDR DATA2012053000003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DATA2012053000003), May 30, 2012: DISPLAY. FAILED. AFTER TAKEOFF CREW NOTED SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT. CONTINUED CLIMB, DECLARED EMERGENCY AND DIVERTED TO ALTERNATE. MAINTENANCE DETERMINED SMOKE TO BE DUE TO FAILURE - [SDR HSYA2012050412](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HSYA2012050412), May 4, 2012: BOLT. FAILED. DURING TAXI, RT POWER LEVER HAD SEVERE VIBRATION. RETURNED TO RAMP. INSPECTED NR 2 ENG & PROP. FOUND 3 PROP BOLTS FRACTURED AND/OR SHEARED. ACFT GROUNDED. PERFO - [SDR MCCA2012F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MCCA2012F00001), Oct 25, 2011: WIRE. DAMAGED. PILOT SELECTED GEAR DOWN AND NEVER GOT A GREEN DOWN AND LOCKED INDICATION FOR THE NOSE GEAR. ALL OTHER INDICATIONS SUGGESTED THAT GEAR WAS DOWN AND LOCKED. ACFT - [SDR HSYA2011100811](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HSYA2011100811), Oct 8, 2011: ACTUATOR. FAILED. AFTER DEPARTURE, LEFT MLG DID NOT APPEAR TO CYCLE FROM GREEN TO NORMAL UP INDICATION. PILOT ADVISED RESELECTED LANDING GEAR LEVER TO DOWN IAW ABNORMAL CHECKLIST - [SDR DATA2011000003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DATA2011000003), Sep 9, 2011: DOWNLOCK SWITCH. MISRIGGED. RIGHT MLG UNLOCKED INDICATION ON APPROACH. DECLARED EMERGENCY AND PERFORMED FLY-BY TO VERIFY GEAR DOWN. LANDED SAFELY. DETERMINED TO BE AN INDICATION PROBLEM. G - [SDR 2011FA0000584](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000584), Sep 9, 2011: INDICATION SYS. MALFUNCTIONED. RT MLG UNLOCKED INDICATION ON APPROACH. DECLARED EMERGENCY AND PERFORMED FLY-BY TO VERIFY GEAR DOWN. LANDED SAFELY. DETERMINED TO BE INDICATION PROBLEM. GEAR DE - [SDR HSYA2011082511](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HSYA2011082511), Aug 25, 2011: LAMP. BURNED OUT. ON APPROACH, THE PILOT PUT THE LANDING GEAR HANDLE DOWN FOR LANDING AND THE RT MAIN GEAR INDICATOR FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE CREW EXECUTED A GO AROUND AND REQUE - [SDR HSYA20100721102](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HSYA20100721102), Jul 20, 2010: SKIN. CORRODED. LT AND RT CEILING STA 584.93 HAS SKIN CORROSION, APPROX SIZE (5" X 9"). LT UPPER SIDE WALL STA 514 HAS SKIN CORROSION. REMOVED CORROSION, TREATED AREA AND INSTA - [SDR HSYA20100721101](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HSYA20100721101), Jul 20, 2010: STRAP. CORRODED. DURING 4800/9600 HOUR STRUCTURAL INSP THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE FOUND. RT FWD TENSION STRAP AT STA 238.17 HAS CORROSION DAMAGE. REMOVED CORROSION,TREATED AREA AN - [SDR HSYA2010072110](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HSYA2010072110), Jul 20, 2010: WINDOW FRAME. CORRODED. DURING 4800/9600 HOUR STRUCTURAL INSP THE FOLLOWING ITEM WAS FOUND. RT LOWER WINDOW FRAME RAIL-STA 30 HAS CORROSION DAMAGE. REMOVED CORROSION, TREATED AREA AND - [SDR HSYA20100720101](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HSYA20100720101), Jul 20, 2010: SKIN. CORRODED. DURING 4800/9600 HOUR STRUCTURAL INSP, THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE FOUND. CORROSION DAMAGE ON FUSELAGE SKIN FOUND AT STA 213.2-FUEL TANK RT OF CENTERLINE. REMOVED - [SDR HSYA2010072010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HSYA2010072010), Jul 20, 2010: SKIN. CORRODED. DURING 4800/9600 HOUR STRUCTURAL INSP, FOUND CORROSION ON FUSELAGE SKIN FOUND AT STA 146.2-FUEL TANK RT OF CENTERLINE. REMOVED CORROSION, TREATED AREA AND INSTA - [SDR HSYA2010071910](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HSYA2010071910), Jul 19, 2010: SEAT TRACK. CORRODED. LT FWD SEAT TRACK CORRODED AT STA 117.6 REQUIRES A 11 INCH SPLICE REPAIR- (REF SRM 53-00-00 PAGES 62 &64). LT FWD SEAT TRACK CORRODED AT STA 187.2 AND STATION 2 - [SDR HSYA201002272](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HSYA201002272), Feb 27, 2010: WEB. CRACKED. DURING 4800/9600 HOUR STRUCTURAL INSP OF ACFT THE FOLLOWING ITEM WAS FOUND. WEB CRACK AT LT AFT AIR STAIR ENTRANCE. REMOVED DAMAGED WEB AND FABRICATED WEB FROM - [SDR HSYA20100227](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HSYA20100227), Feb 27, 2010: ANGLE. CRACKED. DURING 4800/9600 HR STRUCTURAL INSP OF ACFT FOUND FOLLOWING ITEM. CRACK AT LT AFT DOOR FWD THRESEHOLD. REMOVED DAMAGED PARTS AND FABRICATED NEW PARTS (2) EACH A - [SDR HSYA201002253](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HSYA201002253), Feb 25, 2010: FITTING. CRACKED. DURING 4800/9600 HOUR STRUCTURAL INSP OF ACFT THE FOLLOWING ITEM WAS FOUND. CRACKED CLIP ON FRAME 146.2 AT RT OF CTR LINE. REMOVED CRACKED CLIP FROM FRAME 146.2 - [SDR HSYA20100225](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HSYA20100225), Feb 25, 2010: SKIN. CORRODED. DURING 4800/9600 HR STRUCTURAL INSP OF ACFT, THE FOLLOWING CORROSION WAS FOUND AND REPAIRED. CORROSION THROUGH SKIN AT FRAME/FUSELAGE STA 289.92-RT OF CENTERLIN - [SDR HSYA2010022310](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HSYA2010022310), Feb 23, 2010: LONGERON. CRACKED. DURING 4800/9600 HOUR STRUCTURAL INSP, DISCOVERED LONGERON AT FUSELAGE STA 127 LT SIDE CRACKED APPROX 3 INCHES. REMOVED DAMAGED LONGERON FRAME AT FUSELAGE STA 1 - [SDR HSYA20100221](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HSYA20100221), Feb 21, 2010: FUEL TANK. CORRODED. DURING 4800/9600 HR STRUCTURAL INSP OF ACFT, THE FOLLOWING CORROSION WAS FOUND AND REPAIRED. CORROSION ON UPPER SKIN AFT FUEL TANK. REPAIRED AFT UPPER FUEL TANK - [SDR HSYA20100220](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HSYA20100220), Feb 20, 2010: BRACKET. CRACKED. DURING 4800/9600 HOUR STRUCTURAL INSP THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE FOUND. ANGLE BRACKET CRACKED AT LT CTR WING OTBD AFT SPAR. REMOVED ANGLE BRACKET AND DUPLICATED B - [SDR HSYA2010021810](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HSYA2010021810), Feb 18, 2010: CHANNEL. CRACKED. DURING 4800 AND 9600 HOUR STRUCTURAL INSP OF THE ACFT. INSP REVEALED 2 LOWER LT STUB WING HAT CHANNELS/RE-INFORCING STRAPS THAT WERE CRACKED. - [SDR HSYA2009100209](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HSYA2009100209), Oct 2, 2009: FCU. DAMAGED. NR 2 (RT) ENGINE FAILED AFTER LANDING. FUEL LEAKING FROM COWLING. TROUBLESHOOT NR 2 ENG AND FOUND FUEL CONTROL UNIT REAR PLUG O-RING DAMAGED. REMOVED AND REPLAC - [SDR 2009F00059](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009F00059), Aug 19, 2009: INDICATOR. SMOKE. DURING LEVEL OFF AT 5000 FT, CREW SMELLED AND OBSERVED SMOKE COMING FROM THE CAPTAIN'S SIDE GLARESHIELD. MX DETERMINED THE SMOKE CAME FROM THE CAPTAIN'S DME IND - [SDR DATA200900001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DATA200900001), Mar 31, 2009: HYDRAULIC LINE. RUPTURED. IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE GEAR WAS SELECTED UP, BOTH THE HYDRAULIC LIGHTS CAME ON THE CENTRAL WARNING PANEL. THE GEAR WAS SELECTED DOWN. THREE RED WAS SHOWN ON THE - [SDR DATA200800012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DATA200800012), Dec 31, 2008: FUEL SYS. OUT OF ADJUST. DURING DESCENT TO DESTINATION AROUND 200AGL LT SIDE FUEL PRESSURE LOW LIGHT ILLUMINATED FOLLOWED BY LT ENG FLAMEOUT. - [SDR DATA200800011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DATA200800011), Dec 24, 2008: ENGINE. FIRE. DURING CLIMB, PILOT REPORTS FLAME FROM ENGINE EXHAUST. NO FIRE WARNING OR DAMAGED NOTED ON ACFT. AIR TURNBACK TO DEPARTURE. ACFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. - [SDR DATA200800010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DATA200800010), Dec 19, 2008: ENGINE. SURGES. PILOT DECLARED A LT ENGINE FIRE WITH NO FIRE SYS ALARM DURING INITIAL CLIMB. FIRE BOTTLES DISCHARGED. FIRE EXTINGUISHED BY ITSELF WHEN ON APPROACH. NO SIGN OF F - [SDR DATA200800000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DATA200800000), May 23, 2008: UNKNOWN. UNKNOWN. FLIGHT CREW STARTED THE RIGHT ENGINE FIRST BECAUSE IT USUALLY STARTS COOLER. THE ITT PEAKED AT 780 DEGREES AND STABILIZED AT 630. THE GS GENERATOR GAUGE WAS SLO - [SDR DATA200800004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DATA200800004), Feb 28, 2008: LINE. LEAKING. AT 40 NM FROM DEPARTURE AT CRUISE ALTITUDE OBSERVED A GRADUAL DROP IN LEFT ENGINE FUEL FLOW, % NG, TORQUE AND ITT. DROP STABILIZED AT ABOUT 80% NG AND 240 LBS/H - [SDR DATA200800002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DATA200800002), Feb 27, 2008: SWITCH. OUT OF ADJUST. AFTER DEPARTING MYR, THE RED DOOR WARNING LIGHT ON CWP ILLUMINATED AT 600 AGL. AFTER PERFORMING THE LIMITS CHECKLIST THE PILOT TURNED ON THE CABIN LIGHT BECAUSE - [SDR DATA200800003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DATA200800003), Feb 26, 2008: TRANSCEIVER. INOPERATIVE. AFTER TAKEOFF PILOT NOTICED SMELL OF SMOKE. PILOT ASKED COPILOT TO CONFIRM WHICH HE DID. NO SMOKE INDICATION OCCURRED. COPILOT CHECKED CARGO COMPARTMENT AND NOT - [SDR DATA200800001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DATA200800001), Jan 19, 2008: OIL CAP. LOOSE. DURING CRUISE ABOUT 30 NM OUT MYR, THE RIGHT ENGINE OIL PRESS LIGHT WAS FLICKERING BETWEEN 90-140 PSI ALL THE WHILE DECREASING. WHEN IT DROPPED BELOW 90 PSI THE - [SDR HSYA20080101](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HSYA20080101), Jan 1, 2008: LINE. RUPTURED. JUST AFTER TAKEOFF, THE CREW REPORTED THAT THE NOSE LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT LOCK IN THE UP POSITION. SHORTLY AFTERWARDS BOTH OF THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM LOW PRESSURE - [SDR DATA200700011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DATA200700011), Dec 28, 2007: ENGINE. FAILED. ALL ENGINE INDICATIONS APPEARED NORMAL. RIGHT LOW FUEL PRESSURE ANNUNCIATOR CAME ON. ABOUT 5-10 SECONDS LATER, RIGHT ENGINE QUIT. ENGINE FAILURE CHECKLIST WAS C All 126: https://openairdocs.org/model/short-bros-sd3-30/reports.md ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Short Bros. & Harland SD3-30](https://openairdocs.org/model/short-bros-harland-sd3-30): 3 registered aircraft, registry code 8100602 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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