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N163Z V

Short Bros SD3-60 SHERPA · 1997

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 8110101

Short Bros SD3-60 SHERPA
Engines: 2
Type: turboprop
Seats: 39
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 52277

Manufacturer: P&W Canada
Model: PT6A-65AR
Type: Turbo-prop
Horsepower: 1,424 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N163Z
Serial Number: SH3414
Year Manufactured: 1997
ACFTREF Code: 8110101
Engine Code: 52277
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Transport
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Multi Engine (5)
Type Engine: Turbo-prop (2)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50177422
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A0FF12

Registrant

Usda Forest Service Fire & Aviation
3833 S Development Ave
Boise, ID, 837055354
FAA Region: S

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Sep 29, 2014
Airworthiness Feb 5, 2016
Expiration Sep 30, 2027
Last Activity Mar 17, 2023
Data as of Jun 5, 2026

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