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 records · 3 cases since 1982, 0 fatal
2025-06-11ANC25LA050 · SD3-60 N221LM · accident near Honolulu, HI · no injuries
2024-11-06GAA25WA062 · SD3-60 N915GD · accident near Roadtown
2022-05-03ERA22LA219 · SD3-60 N744LG · accident near San Juan, PR · no injuries
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 · 26 SD3-60 (all versions)
| 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 |
| N492AK | Short Bros SD3-60 |
Win Win Aviation INC Wake Forest, North Carolina |
None on file | 2022-09-01 | 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 |
| 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 |
| N151Z | Short Bros SD3-60 |
Usda Forest Service Boise, Idaho |
None on file | 2014-11-20 | 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 |