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
Who owns them registrant type
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
Airworthiness certificate class
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
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 records · 3 cases since 1982, 0 fatal
The 3 most recent of 3 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Rates per registered aircraft, phases of flight and causes are coming with the analytics stage. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
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 · 1 SD3-30 (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N261AG | Short Bros SD3-30 |
Turbo North Shorts LLC Anchorage, Alaska |
Standard | 2020-09-23 | Valid |