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N148Z
SHORT BROS SD3-60 SHERPA
BOISE, ID
Valid
Mfr Year: 1998
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Registrant
USDA FOREST SERVICE
Registration Exp
Nov 30, 2027
Airworthiness Date
Apr 5, 2018
Cert Issue Date
Nov 20, 2014
Seats
39
Engines
2
Cruise Speed
0 kts
Max Weight
CLASS 3
Engine Type
Turbo-prop
Aircraft Type
Fixed wing multi engine
Fractional
No
Last Activity
Apr 1, 2023

🛠️ Airworthiness Directive Exposure & Fleet Context

This SHORT BROS SD3-60 SHERPA airframe/engine combination has 106 current type-applicable Airworthiness Directives (113 airframe, 1 engine) and 8 historical. AD applicability is type-based — compliance status for N148Z must be verified against the aircraft maintenance logbooks.

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N148Z is one of 13 SHORT BROS SD3-60 SHERPA aircraft on the U.S. registry · fleet median year 1997.

⚠️ NTSB Accident & Incident Records

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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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Title & Lien History
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NTSB Full Database
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FAA Registry (Official)
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