# Short Bros SD3-60 SHERPA

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 8110101
- Manufacturer (registry): SHORT BROS
- Model: SD3-60 SHERPA
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 2 · Turbo-prop
- Seats: 39
- Weight class: 20,000 lb and over
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 11
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/short-bros-sd3-60-sherpa

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 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

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) (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 (11)

- [N110Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N110Z): [Usda Forest Service](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/USDA%20FOREST%20SERVICE), [Boise, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Boise), built 1984, S/N SH3409
- [N114Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N114Z): [Usda Forest Service Fire & Aviation](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/USDA%20FOREST%20SERVICE%20FIRE%20%26%20AVIATION), [Boise, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Boise), built 1997, S/N SH3408
- [N142Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N142Z): [Usda Forest Service](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/USDA%20FOREST%20SERVICE), [Boise, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Boise), built 1985, S/N SH3421
- [N145Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N145Z): [Usda Forest Service Fire & Aviation](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/USDA%20FOREST%20SERVICE%20FIRE%20%26%20AVIATION), [Boise, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Boise), built 1998, S/N SH3425
- [N148Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N148Z): [Usda Forest Service](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/USDA%20FOREST%20SERVICE), [Boise, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Boise), built 1998, S/N SH3428
- [N161Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N161Z): [Usda Forest Service](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/USDA%20FOREST%20SERVICE), [Boise, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Boise), built 1997, S/N SH3412
- [N162Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N162Z): [Usda Forest Service Fire & Aviation](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/USDA%20FOREST%20SERVICE%20FIRE%20%26%20AVIATION), [Boise, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Boise), built 1998, S/N SH3401
- [N163Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N163Z): [Usda Forest Service Fire & Aviation](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/USDA%20FOREST%20SERVICE%20FIRE%20%26%20AVIATION), [Boise, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Boise), built 1997, S/N SH3414
- [N174Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N174Z): [Usda Forest Service](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/USDA%20FOREST%20SERVICE), [Boise, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Boise), built 1984, S/N SH3410
- [N176Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N176Z): [Usda Forest Service](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/USDA%20FOREST%20SERVICE), [Boise, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Boise), built 1997, S/N SH3411
- [N282BT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N282BT): [Blue Tide Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BLUE%20TIDE%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Fort Lauderdale, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Fort%20Lauderdale), built 1997, S/N SH3419

## NTSB investigations (3)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB WPR17IA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17IA007), Oct 13, 2016: Short Bros SD3 60 Sherpa (N148Z), Missoula, MT, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: The 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…
- [NTSB MIA95LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA086), Mar 12, 1995: Short Brothers SD3-60 (N376MQ), San Juan, PR, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE 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.
- [NTSB MIA95IA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95IA077), Feb 18, 1995: Short Brothers SD3-60 (N376MQ), St. Thomas, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: Inadequate application of sealant on the right main landing gear shock absorber cylinder nut, and inadequate quality control by the manufacturer.

## FAA accident and incident reports (17)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 19950312041752A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950312041752A), Mar 12, 1995: Stbros SD360 (N376MQ), San Juan, Puerto Rico, Substantial damage. During taxi on ramp was struck by N724DA that was pushing back from gate for departure. Ground crew negligence.
- [Incident 19950102004079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950102004079I), Jan 2, 1995: Stbros SD360 (N362SA), Pittsburgh, PA. Narrative: on take-off roll, the pilot reported at approximately 40 knots, with power increasing neither of the auto-feather arming lights illuminated. The…
- [Incident 19950102002039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950102002039I), Jan 2, 1995: Stbros SD360 (N362SA), Pittsburgh, PA. Panel warning lights on during takeoff. Aborted,cleaned power lever switches. Reserve power put on MEL.
- [Incident 19940712031779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940712031779I), Jul 12, 1994: Stbros SD360 (N375MQ), Charlotte Amali, U.S. Virgin Islands. Elevator trim problem after takeoff. Returned. Elevator trim cable broke by seat NR2.
- [Incident 19940406034589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940406034589I), Apr 6, 1994: Stbros SD360 (N362SA), Reading, PA. Cockpit ditching hatch departed aircraft after takeoff. Returned. Latching mechanism was properly rigged.
- [Incident 19920905043369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920905043369I), Sep 5, 1992: Stbros SD360 (N362SA), Allentown, PA. Right engine lost oil pressure. Shut engine down. Diverted to Allentown. Found a loose oil line connection.
- [Incident 19911030054029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911030054029I), Oct 30, 1991: Stbros SD360 (N360SE), Stockton, CA. Electrical system problem en route. Diverted for landing. Right generator wiring harness had broken wire connector
- [Incident 19911013051629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911013051629I), Oct 13, 1991: Stbros SD360 (N360SE), Sacramento, CA. Aft baggage area smoke warning on climb. Fire bottles used. Returned. No fire damage. No detector defect.
- [Incident 19910410016059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910410016059I), Apr 10, 1991: Stbros SD360 (N374MQ), Kalamazoo, MI, Minor damage. Electrical fire on final when turned on windsheild heat. Fire behind instrument panel. Extinguished and landed.
- [Incident 19901221060479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901221060479I), Dec 21, 1990: Stbros SD360 (N376MQ), Waterloo, IA. Unsafe right gear light on climb. Returned. Downlock micro switch and stub wing block cleaned and lubed.
- [Incident 19880610028899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880610028899I), Jun 10, 1988: Stbros SD360 (N360SE), Modesto, CA. Right engine went into feather en route. Cam plate assembly PNSO3490956XA had failed causing prop to feather.
- [Incident 19880519031739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880519031739I), May 19, 1988: Stbros SD360 (N374MQ), Chicago, IL. Aborted takeoff. No airspeed indication. Found static system drain lines open. Wrong aircraft registration onboard.
- [Incident 19880219013849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880219013849I), Feb 19, 1988: Stbros SD360 (N376MQ), South Bend, IN. Stall warning activated at cruise speed. Added power. Stall warning stopped. Returned. Faulty stall warning sensor.
- [Incident 19880107003589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880107003589I), Jan 7, 1988: Stbros SD360 (N374MQ), La Crosse, WI. Suffered a complete hydraulic failure on climbout. Returned. Failure due to a loss of accumulator pressure.
- [Incident 19871230077219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871230077219I), Dec 30, 1987: Stbros SD360 (N362SA), Reading, PA. Unsafe nose gear indication. Nose gear collapsed on rollout. Screw had sheared. Abutment plate blocked down lock.
- [Incident 19871123080539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871123080539I), Nov 23, 1987: Stbros SD360 (N362SA), Philadelphia, PA. Tower advised aircraft to hold in a area that was not plowed. Became stuck in snow and had to be towed out.
- [Incident 19870828062019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870828062019I), Aug 28, 1987: Stbros SD360 (N374MQ), Chicago, IL, Minor damage. The aircraft struck a maintenance stand while taxiing to the gate. The marshaller did not post wingwalkers.

## Service difficulty reports (4)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR NI6R2020061520056](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NI6R2020061520056), Jun 12, 2020: NUT. CRACKED. FOUND 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 ASS
- [SDR 2011FA0000720](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000720), Nov 1, 2011: SLEEVE. SEIZED. AFTER 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. TH
- [SDR G78R20111006002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/G78R20111006002), Aug 9, 2011: ENGINE. SHUTDOWN. AFTER 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. PROPELL
- [SDR G78R20111006001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/G78R20111006001), May 29, 2011: ENGINE. FAILED. THE 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 DE

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