Aircraft model · Fixed wing multi engine · Airplane · registry code 8100606

Manufacturer (registry)
SHORT BROS
Model
SD3-60
Registry code
8100606
Registered
26 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing multi engine
Engines
2 · Turbo-prop
Seats
39
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
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 · 34

1982Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 34 aircraft
19821
19832
19841
19851
198611
19876
19887
19895

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 69

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

1984In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 77 ADs
19842
19851
19866
19875
19886
19891
19902
19912
19922
19936
19945
19951
19964
19984
19997
20001
20012
20024
20043
20055
20062
20071
20082
20091
20111
20151
See all 78 ADs
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('8100606'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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Information bulletins that may apply · 1

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  WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_saib.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('8100606'))
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Registered aircraft · 26

See all 26 registered aircraft
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('8100606')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 10

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

NTSB ANC25LA050Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportShort Bros SD3-60 · Honolulu, HIThe pilots’ failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilots’ failure to complete the Before Landing checklist.Jun 11, 2025 · N221LM · Substantial damageNTSB GAA25WA062AccidentClass 5 · ForeignShort Bros SD3-60 · Roadtown, British Virgin IslandsNov 6, 2024 · N915GDNTSB ERA22LA219Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportShort Bros SD3-60 · San Juan, PRThe flight crew’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.May 3, 2022 · N744LG · Substantial damageNTSB WPR15LA202Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportShort Bros SD3 60 · Kapolei, HIThe pilots’ failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilots’ failure to complete the Before Landing checklist.Jun 30, 2015 · N221LM · Substantial damageNTSB DCA05WA019Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationShort Brothers SD3-60 · Ontario, CanadaDec 17, 2004 · N748CC · DestroyedNTSB MIA96IA179Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportShort Brothers SD3-60-200 · San Juan, PRFatigue failure of a segment of the elevator trim control cable. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the airplane manufacturer to require a replacement interval of the cables.Jul 9, 1996 · N384MQ · No damageNTSB NYC93IA113Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportShort Brothers SD3-60-200 · Atlantic City, NJA malfunction of the cargo fire warning system which resulted in a false alarm.Jun 14, 1993 · N711HJ · No damageNTSB CHI91LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportShort Brothers SD3-60 · Chicago, ILAn excessive landing flare by the copilot. Factors associated with the accident are the inoperative wing flaps and the captain's inadequate supervison.Mar 2, 1991 · N385MQ · Substantial damageNTSB NYC90FA104Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportShort Brothers SD3-60-200 · Jamaica, NYPilot factor in that the pilot taxied into a hold position that was too close to a departing B-747, which resulted in the a/c being blown into a blast fence. Contributing was the lack of available information from the aircraft manufacturer which would have…May 11, 1990 · N381MQ · Substantial damageNTSB CHI88IA129Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportShort Brothers SD3-60 · Madison, WIFailure of the right outboard flap position signalling cable due to chaffing initiated by improper installation/rigging by a manufacturer's vendor.Jun 3, 1988 · N383MQ · No damage
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('8100606')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 56

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

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Service difficulty reports · 313

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  WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'SD360'
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