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N179Z
SHORT BROS SD3-30 200
BOISE, ID
Valid
Mfr Year: 1985
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Registrant
USDA FOREST SERVICE
Registration Exp
Jan 31, 2020
Airworthiness Date
Mar 30, 2000
Cert Issue Date
Mar 26, 1991
Seats
30
Engines
2
Cruise Speed
0 kts
Max Weight
CLASS 3
Engine Type
Turbo-prop
Aircraft Type
Fixed wing multi engine
Fractional
No
Last Activity
Aug 15, 2016

🛠️ Airworthiness Directive Exposure & Fleet Context

This SHORT BROS SD3-30 200 airframe/engine combination has 109 current type-applicable Airworthiness Directives (113 airframe, 4 engine) and 8 historical. AD applicability is type-based — compliance status for N179Z must be verified against the aircraft maintenance logbooks.

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N179Z is one of 9 SHORT BROS SD3-30 200 aircraft on the U.S. registry · fleet median year 1985.

⚠️ 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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