Short Bros SD3
41 on the U.S. register across 4 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1982 to 1998; half of them date from 1988 or earlier. Wisconsin has the most (16). 100% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the SD3 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, multi-engine · Turboprops
- Power
- Turboprop, 2 engines
- Common engines
- P&W Canada Pt6A-65Ar (13), P&W Pt6A Ser (9), P&W Canada Pt6A-67R (3)
- Seats
- 39
- Maker on the register
- Short Bros
- Registered
- earliest certificate May 24, 2000; newest March 22, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Wisconsin16Idaho11Virginia3Puerto Rico3Hawaii3North Carolina2Florida1Delaware1Alaska1
Who owns them registrant type
Corporation23 (56%)Government11 (27%)LLC7 (17%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| SD3-60 | 26 | 1982 to 1989 | 63.4% |
| SD3-60 SHERPA | 11 | 1984 to 1998 | 26.8% |
| SD3-30 200 | 3 | 1985 | 7.3% |
| SD3-30 | 1 | 1985 | 2.4% |
When they were built by decade · 8 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid41 (100%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Standard36 (88%)None on file5 (12%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Acc Integrated Services INC14Usda Forest Service7Usda Forest Service Fire & Aviation4Trans Executive Airlines Of Hawaii INC3Arne Aviation LLC3Air Charter INC DBA3Win Win Aviation INC2Turbo North Shorts LLC1Ial CORP1Blue Tide Aviation LLC1Air Cargo Carriers LLC1Afab Capital LLC1
Fleet pages: Acc Integrated Services INC · Usda Forest Service · Usda Forest Service Fire & Aviation · Trans Executive Airlines Of Hawaii INC · Arne Aviation LLC · Air Charter INC DBA · Win Win Aviation INC · Ial CORP
Accident history NTSB
Each aircraft's own page already shows its NTSB accident and incident record. The model-wide record (accidents per year, fatal and non-fatal, against the number registered) is being added; it will appear here.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Short Bros SD3 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
41 as of October 2, 2026, counting 4 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Short Bros SD3s?
Wisconsin, with 16.
Who owns the Short Bros SD3?
100% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 41
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N974AA | Short Bros SD3-60 |
Acc Integrated Services INC Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
Standard | 2026-03-22 | Valid |
| N304WW | Short Bros SD3-60 |
Win Win Aviation INC Wake Forest, North Carolina |
None on file | 2025-05-14 | Valid |
| N367MQ | Short Bros SD3-60 |
Acc Integrated Services INC Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
Standard | 2024-12-11 | Valid |
| N377MQ | Short Bros SD3-60 |
Acc Integrated Services INC Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
Standard | 2024-12-11 | Valid |
| N381MQ | Short Bros SD3-60 |
Acc Integrated Services INC Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
Standard | 2024-12-11 | Valid |
| N382MQ | Short Bros SD3-60 |
Acc Integrated Services INC Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
Standard | 2024-12-11 | Valid |
| N378MQ | Short Bros SD3-60 |
Air Cargo Carriers LLC Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
Standard | 2024-06-10 | Valid |
| N168LM | Short Bros SD3-30 200 |
Arne Aviation LLC Suffolk, Virginia |
Standard | 2023-01-31 | Valid |
| N492AK | Short Bros SD3-60 |
Win Win Aviation INC Wake Forest, North Carolina |
None on file | 2022-09-01 | Valid |
| N282BT | Short Bros SD3-60 SHERPA |
Blue Tide Aviation LLC Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
Standard | 2021-06-25 | Valid |
| N973AA | Short Bros SD3-60 |
Acc Integrated Services INC Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
Standard | 2021-06-02 | Valid |
| N972AA | Short Bros SD3-60 |
Afab Capital LLC Oak Creek, Wisconsin |
Standard | 2020-12-07 | Valid |
| N261AG | Short Bros SD3-30 |
Turbo North Shorts LLC Anchorage, Alaska |
Standard | 2020-09-23 | Valid |
| N175ZZ | Short Bros SD3-30 200 |
Arne Aviation LLC Suffolk, Virginia |
Standard | 2020-06-12 | Valid |
| N893MM | Short Bros SD3-30 200 |
Arne Aviation LLC Suffolk, Virginia |
Standard | 2020-06-12 | Valid |
| N110Z | Short Bros SD3-60 SHERPA |
Usda Forest Service Boise, Idaho |
Standard | 2018-11-15 | Valid |
| N174Z | Short Bros SD3-60 SHERPA |
Usda Forest Service Boise, Idaho |
Standard | 2018-06-11 | Valid |
| N176Z | Short Bros SD3-60 SHERPA |
Usda Forest Service Boise, Idaho |
Standard | 2018-06-05 | Valid |
| N744LG | Short Bros SD3-60 |
Acc Integrated Services INC Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
Standard | 2017-08-28 | Valid |
| N914GD | Short Bros SD3-60 |
Air Charter INC DBA Culebra, Puerto Rico |
Standard | 2017-05-09 | Valid |
| N383MQ | Short Bros SD3-60 |
Acc Integrated Services INC Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
None on file | 2016-11-07 | Valid |
| N385MQ | Short Bros SD3-60 |
Acc Integrated Services INC Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
Standard | 2016-11-07 | Valid |
| N919GD | Short Bros SD3-60 |
Air Charter INC DBA Culebra, Puerto Rico |
Standard | 2016-09-01 | Valid |
| N427PE | Short Bros SD3-60 |
Acc Integrated Services INC Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
Standard | 2016-03-19 | Valid |
| N142Z | Short Bros SD3-60 SHERPA |
Usda Forest Service Boise, Idaho |
Standard | 2014-11-20 | Valid |
| N148Z | Short Bros SD3-60 SHERPA |
Usda Forest Service Boise, Idaho |
Standard | 2014-11-20 | Valid |
| N151Z | Short Bros SD3-60 |
Usda Forest Service Boise, Idaho |
None on file | 2014-11-20 | Valid |
| N114Z | Short Bros SD3-60 SHERPA |
Usda Forest Service Fire & Aviation Boise, Idaho |
Standard | 2014-09-30 | Valid |
| N145Z | Short Bros SD3-60 SHERPA |
Usda Forest Service Fire & Aviation Boise, Idaho |
Standard | 2014-09-29 | Valid |
| N163Z | Short Bros SD3-60 SHERPA |
Usda Forest Service Fire & Aviation Boise, Idaho |
Standard | 2014-09-29 | Valid |
| N161Z | Short Bros SD3-60 SHERPA |
Usda Forest Service Boise, Idaho |
Standard | 2014-09-16 | Valid |
| N162Z | Short Bros SD3-60 SHERPA |
Usda Forest Service Fire & Aviation Boise, Idaho |
Standard | 2014-09-12 | Valid |
| N915GD | Short Bros SD3-60 |
Air Charter INC DBA Culebra, Puerto Rico |
Standard | 2013-12-23 | Valid |
| N618AN | Short Bros SD3-60 |
Acc Integrated Services INC Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
Standard | 2011-11-21 | Valid |
| N642AN | Short Bros SD3-60 |
Acc Integrated Services INC Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
Standard | 2011-11-21 | Valid |
| N391RC | Short Bros SD3-60 |
Ial CORP Lewes, Delaware |
None on file | 2009-11-12 | Valid |
| N360AB | Short Bros SD3-60 |
Acc Integrated Services INC Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
Standard | 2009-09-09 | Valid |
| N221LM | Short Bros SD3-60 |
Trans Executive Airlines Of Hawaii INC Honolulu, Hawaii |
Standard | 2009-07-01 | Valid |
| N351TA | Short Bros SD3-60 |
Trans Executive Airlines Of Hawaii INC Honolulu, Hawaii |
Standard | 2004-12-14 | Valid |
| N827BE | Short Bros SD3-60 |
Trans Executive Airlines Of Hawaii INC Honolulu, Hawaii |
Standard | 2004-06-10 | Valid |
| N367AC | Short Bros SD3-60 |
Acc Integrated Services INC Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
Standard | 2000-05-24 | Valid |