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Short Bros SD3-60 SHERPA

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing multi engine · Airplane · registry code 8110101

Manufacturer (registry)
SHORT BROS
Model
SD3-60 SHERPA
Registry code
8110101
Registered
11 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing multi engine
Engines
2 · Turbo-prop
Seats
39
Weight class
20,000 lb and over
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 · 12

1984Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 31

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

1993In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 1

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Registered aircraft · 11

N110ZUsda Forest Service · Boise, IDBuilt 1984 · S/N SH3409N114ZUsda Forest Service Fire & Aviation · Boise, IDBuilt 1997 · S/N SH3408N142ZUsda Forest Service · Boise, IDBuilt 1985 · S/N SH3421N145ZUsda Forest Service Fire & Aviation · Boise, IDBuilt 1998 · S/N SH3425N148ZUsda Forest Service · Boise, IDBuilt 1998 · S/N SH3428N161ZUsda Forest Service · Boise, IDBuilt 1997 · S/N SH3412N162ZUsda Forest Service Fire & Aviation · Boise, IDBuilt 1998 · S/N SH3401N163ZUsda Forest Service Fire & Aviation · Boise, IDBuilt 1997 · S/N SH3414N174ZUsda Forest Service · Boise, IDBuilt 1984 · S/N SH3410N176ZUsda Forest Service · Boise, IDBuilt 1997 · S/N SH3411N282BTBlue Tide Aviation LLC · Fort Lauderdale, FLBuilt 1997 · S/N SH3419
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NTSB investigations · 3

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

NTSB WPR17IA007Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportShort Bros SD3 60 Sherpa · Missoula, MTThe failure of the nose landing gear down-lock piston to engage due to paint accumulation, which resulted in a nose landing gear collapse during landing. Also causal was the failure of the facility that performed the painting to comply with manufacturer…Oct 13, 2016 · N148Z · Minor damageNTSB MIA95LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportShort Brothers SD3-60 · San Juan, PRThe tug operator of another airplane commencing pushback procedures without clearance to do so from the dispatching agent, resulting in an on-ground collision between both airplanes.Mar 12, 1995 · N376MQ · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB MIA95IA077Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportShort Brothers SD3-60 · St. ThomasInadequate application of sealant on the right main landing gear shock absorber cylinder nut, and inadequate quality control by the manufacturer.Feb 18, 1995 · N376MQ · Minor damage
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FAA incident reports · 17

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

Accident 19950312041752AStbros SD360 · San Juan, Puerto RicoDuring taxi on ramp was struck by N724DA that was pushing back from gate for departure. Ground crew negligence.Mar 12, 1995 · N376MQ · Substantial damageIncident 19950102004079IStbros SD360 · Pittsburgh, PANarrative: on take-off roll, the pilot reported at approximately 40 knots, with power increasing neither of the auto-feather arming lights illuminated. The aircraft was returned to the gate where maintenance cleaned and calibrated the throttle switches,…Jan 2, 1995 · N362SAIncident 19950102002039IStbros SD360 · Pittsburgh, PAPanel warning lights on during takeoff. Aborted,cleaned power lever switches. Reserve power put on MEL.Jan 2, 1995 · N362SA
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Service difficulty reports · 4

SDR NI6R2020061520056Nut · crackedFOUND 1 CRACKED ATTACHMENT NUT PN AS8600E IN L/H, AND 4 CRACKED ATTACHMENT NUTS PN AS8600E IN R/H WING. NUTS ARE ATTACHING HARDWARE FOR THE OUTER WING HINGE ASSEMBLY STRUT ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLIES (LEFT AND RIGHT WINGS).Jun 12, 2020 · N161Z · Stbros SD360SHERPA · Wing, Attach FittingsSDR 2011FA0000720Sleeve · seizedAFTER TAKEOFF CLIMB AT 6000 FT, CREW PULLED BACK POWER TO CRUISE. SHORTLY AFTER, TORQUE ON THE NR 2 ENGINE DROPPED AND THE LOW OIL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CREW NOTED THAT NR 2 PROPELLER HAD FEATHERED AND STOPPED. THE ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN MANUALLY. CREW SNov 1, 2011 · Stbros SD360SHERPA · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR G78R20111006002Engine · shutdownAFTER TAKEOFF CLIMB, AT 6,000 FT, THE CREW PULLED BACK THE POWER TO CRUISE. ON THE RT ENGINE, THE TORQUE DROPPED AND LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. PROPELLER FEATHERED AND THE RT ENGINE SHUTDOWN UNCOMMANDED. THE CREW STATED ALL SYSTEMS WERE NORMAL BEFOAug 9, 2011 · Stbros SD360SHERPA · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR G78R20111006001Engine · failedTHE RT ENGINE HAD AN IN-FLIGHT ENGINE FAILURE. THE ENGINE EXPERIENCED A DROP IN OIL PRESSURE AND A RISE IN OIL TEMPERATURE. THE CREW SHUT THE ENGINE DOWN AND DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND RETURNED TO THEIR BASE. THE MECHANIC CHECKED AND FOUND THE RT COWLING SOAMay 29, 2011 · Stbros SD360SHERPA · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
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