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Type Record · As of May 3, 2026

SHORT BROS SD3-60

Fixed Wing Multi Engine

Registered

26

Year Range

1982–1989

NTSB Events

7

Airworthiness Directives

0

01 /  Distribution

Where the fleet lives and was built

Counts of currently-registered SHORT BROS SD3-60 aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.

By State (top 10)

  • WI 61.5% 16
  • HI 11.5% 3
  • PR 11.5% 3
  • NC 7.7% 2
  • ID 3.8% 1
  • DE 3.8% 1

By Decade of Manufacture

  • 1980s 69.2% 18
  • Unknown 30.8% 8

02 /  NTSB Records

Events involving SHORT BROS SD3-60 aircraft

7 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 7.

03 /  Airworthiness Directives

FAA directives applicable to SHORT BROS SD3-60

No matching airworthiness directives are on file for this make and model in the Federal Register.

04 /  Type Certificate Data Sheets

FAA TCDS for SHORT BROS SD3-60

The TCDS is the legal certification document — weight limits, performance, equipment, AD compliance times, operating limitations. 1 match in the FAA catalog.

  • A41EU Current Rev 14 · 06/28/2019

    Viking Air Limited

    Models: SD3-SHERPA, SD3-30, SD3-60 SHERPA, SD3-60

    Atlas TCDS → DRS ↗

06 /  Supplemental Type Certificates

Modifications approved for SHORT BROS SD3-60

99 STCs on file — every FAA-approved modification, alteration, or installation for this aircraft. STOL kits, avionics, fuel systems, floats, engine swaps, you name it.

  • 03/06/2026

    STC SA2622NM

    Installation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in landing/taxi system. (767-200 B17) (DHC-8 101)

    Precise Flight Inc.

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 05/13/2024

    STC ST03424CH

    Certification of Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Out System with Rockwell Collins TDR-94/-94D Transponders

    CMD Flight Solutions LLC

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 11/01/2022

    STC ST03536AT

    Installation of a Universal Avionics UNS-1L Flight Management System and associated hardware.

    Woven Electronics, LLC

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 06/22/2018

    STC ST04423AT

    Modification of Short Brothers SD3-60 Sherpa to include incorporation of OEM static line and support structure, paratroop door modification, seating configuration, door edge protec…

    U.S. Department of Agriculture--Forest Service

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 06/06/2018

    STC ST03424CH

    Certification of Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Out System with Rockwell Collins TDR-94/-94D Transponders

    CMD Flight Solutions LLC

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 12/28/2017

    STC ST11071SC

    Demonstration of aircraft critical equipment and antenna systems tolerance of radio frequency interference (RFI) from intentional or spurious transmissions from certain Portable El…

    Liberty Partners Inc

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 11/01/2017

    STC SA03973NY

    Replacement of existing TCAS 7.0 by TCAS 7.1

    Scandinavian Avionics Design ApS

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 10/19/2017

    STC ST00423WI

    Installation of Keddeg Company 21BC111 Coalescer Assembly.

    Purolator Facet, Inc

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 06/21/2017

    STC ST03424CH

    Certification of Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Out System with Rockwell Collins TDR-94/-94D Transponders

    CMD Flight Solutions LLC

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 04/04/2017

    STC ST11071SC

    Demonstration of aircraft critical equipment and antenna systems tolerance of radio frequency interference (RFI) from intentional or spurious transmissions from certain Portable El…

    Liberty Partners Inc

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 06/14/2016

    STC ST00881WI-D

    Modification of a TCAS II system installation to Change 7.0 or Change 7.1

    Rockwell Collins Inc

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 04/19/2016

    STC ST03424CH

    Certification of Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Out System with Rockwell Collins TDR-94/-94D Transponders

    CMD Flight Solutions LLC

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 09/29/2015

    STC ST00881WI-D

    Modification of a Rockwell Collins, Inc. TCAS II system installation to Change 7.0 or Change 7.1

    Rockwell Collins Inc

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 08/28/2015

    STC ST03424CH

    Certification of Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Out System with Rockwell Collins TDR-94/-94D Transponders

    CMD Flight Solutions LLC

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 08/12/2015

    STC ST00881WI-D

    Modification of a Rockwell Collins, Inc. TCAS II system installation to Change 7.0 or Change 7.1

    Rockwell Collins Inc

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 06/22/2015

    STC ST03424CH

    Certification of Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Out System with Rockwell Collins TDR-94/-94D Transponders

    Dan Buzz & Associates LLC

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 05/01/2015

    STC ST00881WI-D

    Modification of a Rockwell Collins, Inc. TCAS II system installation to Change 7.0 or Change 7.1

    Rockwell Collins Inc

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 03/02/2015

    STC ST03536AT

    Installation of a Universal Avionics UNS-1L Flight Management System and associated hardware.

    B/E Aerospace Inc

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 02/25/2015

    STC ST00881WI-D

    Modification of a Rockwell Collins, Inc. TCAS II system installation to Change 7.0 or Change 7.1

    Rockwell Collins Inc

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 10/16/2014

    STC ST00881WI-D

    Modification of a Rockwell Collins, Inc. TCAS II system installation to Change 7.0 or Change 7.1

    Rockwell Collins Inc

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 09/09/2014

    STC ST00881WI-D

    Modification of a Rockwell Collins, Inc. TCAS II system installation to Change 7.0 or Change 7.1

    Rockwell Collins Inc

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 08/19/2013

    STC ST00881WI-D

    Modification of a Rockwell Collins, Inc. TCAS II system installation to Change 7.0 or Change 7.1

    Rockwell Collins Inc

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 08/19/2013

    STC ST00365CH

    Install Class E cargo compartment

    Air Cargo Carriers LLC

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 05/07/2013

    STC ST01675WI

    Modification of a Rockwell Collins, Inc. File Server Unit (FSU) installation

    Rockwell Collins Inc

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 04/19/2013

    STC ST03149CH

    Installation of sensor mounting support structures on the nose of the Shorts SD3-60 model aircraft

    FedEx Express

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 01/24/2013

    STC ST00881WI-D

    Modification of a Rockwell Collins, Inc. TCAS II system installation to Change 7.0 or Change 7.1

    Rockwell Collins Inc

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 12/13/2012

    STC ST00365CH

    Install Class E cargo compartment

    Air Cargo Carriers, Inc

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 12/07/2012

    STC ST03149CH

    Installation of sensor mounting support structures on the nose

    FedEx Express

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 10/02/2012

    STC ST00881WI-D

    Modification of a Rockwell Collins, Inc. TCAS II system installation to Change 7.0 or Change 7.1

    Rockwell Collins Inc

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

  • 04/13/2012

    STC ST00881WI-D

    Modification of a Rockwell Collins, Inc. TCAS II system installation to Change 7.0 or Change 7.1

    Rockwell Collins Inc

    Atlas STC → DRS ↗

+ 69 more STCs on file

07 /  PMA replacement parts

FAA-approved replacement parts for SHORT BROS SD3-60

58 parts on file from the FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval database. Each is a non-OEM part the FAA has authorized for use as a replacement on this aircraft type.

  • IFE360-LED-02#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/AD60B9DBC1632E13862584B700728724.0001##

    IFE360-LED PAR36 Lamp

    InFlight Entertainment Products replaces General Electric 4626

    PMA holder →

  • NOHIPOT#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID155279418120240320173407.0001##

    Decal

    Augusta Aero Innovations LLC replaces 06-201020

    PMA holder →

  • SMR2320-6#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/7390AF3865683ED5862583E1005D3EF8.0001##

    Brush Block Module

    B/E Aerospace Inc, DBA, SMR Technologies Inc replaces 3E2320-6

    PMA holder →

  • W-2737#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/4968F418373CED9E86257E4B006C0B92.0001##

    Short SD3-60 Landing Light Lens (Cooling Hole Drilled only)

    Great Lakes Aero Products Inc replaces 25 0835 1

    PMA holder →

  • W-2737-5#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/AAB4E61A8AAD574186257E4B006C0B94.0001##

    Short SD3-60 Landing Light Lens (Cooling Hole, Drain Hole and Mounting Holes Drilled)

    Great Lakes Aero Products Inc replaces 25 0835 1

    PMA holder →

  • W-2737-2#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/D33DD266EFA7360686257E4B006C0B93.0001##

    Short SD3-60 Landing Light Lens (Cooling Hole & Drain Holes Drilled only)

    Great Lakes Aero Products Inc replaces 25 0835 1

    PMA holder →

  • AHM8252-OAA#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/106448DF4547937586257DA80074DB32.0001##

    Segment Rotor

    Omega Aircraft Articles LLC replaces Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems P/N AHM8252

    PMA holder →

  • SMR2346-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B372CBB01A4EDAE08625857E00480E02.0001##

    Constant Force Modular Brush Block Assembly

    B/E Aerospace Inc, DBA, SMR Technologies Inc replaces 3E2346-1

    PMA holder →

  • SMR2475-2#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/CD306F6C52B336B886257B820052E26E.0001##

    Electrical Deicer Wire Harness

    B/E Aerospace Inc, DBA, SMR Technologies Inc replaces Goodrich P/N 3E2475-2

    PMA holder →

  • SMR2475-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/BB395E9CB587A89386257B820052E22C.0001##

    Electrical Deicer Wire Harness

    B/E Aerospace Inc, DBA, SMR Technologies Inc replaces Goodrich P/N 3E2475-1

    PMA holder →

  • SMR2595-7#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/EDA9F0DE4ED8EACF8625785E00618C46.0001##

    Propeller De-Icer

    B/E Aerospace Inc, DBA, SMR Technologies Inc replaces Goodrich 4E2595-7, Safeway 6880, Hartzell 4H2595-7

    PMA holder →

  • SMR2595-7#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/D9BA6948A80B2F458625782300590AA7.0001##

    Propeller De-Icer

    B/E Aerospace Inc, DBA, SMR Technologies Inc replaces Goodrich 4E2595-7, Safeway 6880, Hartzell 4H2595-7

    PMA holder →

  • SMR2370-4#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/D060D244233B9FF3862578230059079D.0001##

    Wire Harness

    B/E Aerospace Inc, DBA, SMR Technologies Inc replaces Goodrich 3E2370-4 Hartzell 3H2370-4

    PMA holder →

  • SMR2370-4#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/2C36ABDF1FDCD4E8862571B900510957.0001##

    Wire Harness

    B/E Aerospace Inc, DBA, SMR Technologies Inc replaces 3E2370-4

    PMA holder →

  • 18340907-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/9416EBB4E14D3D7D86257DC8005EDBA8.0001##

    Gauge Pressure

    Meggitt Safety Systems Inc replaces 18340907-1

    PMA holder →

  • 18340907#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/384E424EFC4D4ED986257DC8005EDB58.0001##

    Gauge Pressure

    Meggitt Safety Systems Inc replaces 18340907

    PMA holder →

  • 18340906#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B074B10239738CDF86257DC8005EDB03.0001##

    Gauge Pressure

    Meggitt Safety Systems Inc replaces 18340906

    PMA holder →

  • 300SGL1009-5EH#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID132323614820221103172001.0001##

    Brush

    Seginus Inc replaces Skurka 300SGL1009-5

    PMA holder →

  • 4E2890-07#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/3A77C98EB49E6510862570650066D263.0001##

    Propeller De-Icer

    UTC Aerospace Systems, Goodrich Sensors & Integrated Systems replaces Shorts P/N 4E2890-07

    PMA holder →

  • 4E2595-10#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/139CF49214A7EE5F862570650066C931.0001##

    Propeller De-Icer

    UTC Aerospace Systems, Goodrich Sensors & Integrated Systems replaces Shorts P/N 4E2595-10

    PMA holder →

  • SMR2595-7#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/02EBCC89BB89862F862572120069C178.0001##

    Propeller De-Icer

    B/E Aerospace Inc, DBA, SMR Technologies Inc replaces Goodrich P/N 4E2595-7, Safeway P/N 6880

    PMA holder →

  • S360-FMS-900#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/BB92528585637A8D8625744E005A9269.0001##

    UNS-1L Flight Management System

    B/E Aerospace Inc replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →

  • 502558-402#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/869458AF3F28E7A48625738400781996.0001##

    Restraint System Assembly

    AmSafe Inc replaces 502558-402

    PMA holder →

  • RA-3E2017-4#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/400F4925956AA3388625737D0054EB51.0001##

    Propeller De-Icer Lead Harness

    Rapco Inc replaces -

    PMA holder →

  • SD3-47-6160-ACC#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/8AF9ADDDC0860D848625759E004D95F3.0001##

    Power Control Cable

    Air Cargo Carriers replaces Shorts P/N SD3-47-6160XA

    PMA holder →

  • L10-70#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/86BC5FFAA80E11808625746B0070CAE1.0001##

    Actuator

    Whippany Actuation Systems LLC replaces L10-70

    PMA holder →

  • M30300-1414#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/85D0A7E6FB0B436B8625742D007DFB10.0001##

    Electrical Contact Brush Assembly

    Texas Air Star Inc replaces Lucas 30300-1414

    PMA holder →

  • 36100001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C3E3FBDA65F9808386257402006E0CAA.0001##

    Tail Floodlight

    Devore Aviation Corp of America replaces -

    PMA holder →

  • GE18651-2#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/8C19D0AA9ABEB940862573540062E36C.0001##

    Electron Tube

    MPD Inc replaces Rockwell Collins P/N 256-0175

    PMA holder →

  • Hartwell H-9125S#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/8CF9684AF21268248625717300715225.0001##

    Toggle Hook Latch Assembly

    Hartwell Corporation replaces Hartwell H-9125S

    PMA holder →

  • 708-161A#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/AD480A4EABD29D2E862572C20049F625.0001##

    Coaxial Cable Assembly (Hi.Z-Probe 790-497)

    M7 Aerospace LLC replaces 708-161 Revision A

    PMA holder →

  • 796-773A#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/7D5D8B5C320EF8D3862572C20049F96C.0001##

    Coaxial Cable Assembly (Hi.Z-Probe to 766-316 to Probe 766-318)

    M7 Aerospace LLC replaces 796-773 Revision A

    PMA holder →

  • 708-163A#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/06F796F6173CFBC7862572C20049F679.0001##

    Coaxial Cable Assembly (Hi.Z-Probe 790-498)

    M7 Aerospace LLC replaces 708-163 Revision A

    PMA holder →

  • 708-170A#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/132826EB0ABA81F9862572C20049F7AB.0001##

    Coaxial Cable Assembly (Low.Z-Probe 790-501)

    M7 Aerospace LLC replaces 708-170 Revision A

    PMA holder →

  • 796-776A#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/32737BBC13DE407D862572C20049F9F0.0001##

    Coaxial Cable Assembly (Hi.Z-Probe to 766-319 to Probe 766-320)

    M7 Aerospace LLC replaces 796-776 Revision A

    PMA holder →

  • 708-157A#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C6AD3A9F1DA3AB0D862572C20049F563.0001##

    Coaxial Cable Assembly (Hi.Z-Probe 790-495)

    M7 Aerospace LLC replaces 708-157 Revision A

    PMA holder →

  • 708-178A#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/9F5F977DFFD0D656862572C20049F917.0001##

    Coaxial Cable Assembly (Low.Z-Probe 790-504)

    M7 Aerospace LLC replaces 708-178 Revision A

    PMA holder →

  • 708-159A#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FDFBD199938F4A35862572C20049F5CA.0001##

    Coaxial Cable Assembly (Hi.Z-Probe 790-496)

    M7 Aerospace LLC replaces 708-159 Revision A

    PMA holder →

  • 708-177A#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/17A873A34DEBBE2D862572C20049F8E8.0001##

    Coaxial Cable Assembly (Hi.Z-Probe 790-504)

    M7 Aerospace LLC replaces 708-177 Revision A

    PMA holder →

  • 796-775A#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/01A3416E14A41FB1862572C20049F9C5.0001##

    Coaxial Cable Assembly (Hi.Z-Probe to 766-317 to Probe 766-319)

    M7 Aerospace LLC replaces 796-775 Revision A

    PMA holder →

+ 18 more PMA parts on file

04 /  Regulations watching this type

Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for SHORT BROS SD3-60

05 /  Aircraft of this type

All 26 registered N-numbers

Every tail currently on the FAA registry for this make/model. Click an N-number to query the FAA Aircraft Inquiry; rows flagged ● have NTSB events on file. Tails seeded with full TallyAero pages link directly.

26 of 26
N-number St Year NTSB FAA
N151Z ID — · Look up ↗
N221LM HI 1987 ● Look up ↗
N351TA HI 1989 · Look up ↗
N360AB WI 1989 · Look up ↗
N367AC WI 1983 · Look up ↗
N367MQ WI 1982 · Look up ↗
N377MQ WI 1986 · Look up ↗
N378MQ WI 1986 · Look up ↗
N381MQ WI — ● Look up ↗
N382MQ WI — · Look up ↗
N383MQ WI — ● Look up ↗
N385MQ WI — ● Look up ↗
N391RC DE — · Look up ↗
N427PE WI 1984 · Look up ↗
N430NA NC — · Look up ↗
N492AK NC — · Look up ↗
N618AN WI 1986 · Look up ↗
N642AN WI 1983 · Look up ↗
N744LG WI 1988 ● Look up ↗
N827BE HI 1988 · Look up ↗
N914GD PR 1987 · Look up ↗
N915GD PR 1989 ● Look up ↗
N919GD PR 1988 · Look up ↗
N972AA WI 1989 · Look up ↗
N973AA WI 1988 · Look up ↗
N974AA WI 1988 · Look up ↗

Source — FAA Aircraft Registry · click "Look up" to query the live registry record (owner, address, last airworthiness)

05 /  Sources & Methodology

Every count traces back to a primary US-government source

We render counts and lists as the agency publishes them. Read the methodology →