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N282BT V

Short Bros SD3-60 SHERPA · 1997 · Fort Lauderdale, FL

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N282BT is a 1997 Short Bros SD3-60 SHERPA (serial SH3419), registered to Blue Tide Aviation LLC (LLC) in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires June 2028; the airworthiness certificate dates from June 2022 (4 years ago). It carries 2 P&W Canada PT6A-65AR engines rated at 1,424 hp each (2,848 hp total). Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A2D594. It is one of 11 Short Bros SD3-60 SHERPA aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Blue Tide Aviation LLC
Owner type
LLC
Based in
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Serial number
SH3419
Year built
1997 · 29 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Transport
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A2D594 · 50552624 octal
Certificate issued
Jun 25, 2021
Airworthiness date
Jun 9, 2022
Last FAA activity
Mar 20, 2026
Registration expires
Jun 30, 2028
FAA region
7

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
P&W Canada PT6A-65AR
Engine type
Turbo-prop
Rated power
1,424 hp × 2 (2,848 hp total)
Power per seat
73 hp
FAA engine code
52277

Source: FAA engine reference (ENGINE.txt), matched on this registration's engine code.

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ICAO24: a2d594
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Last known — 2 weeks ago JLG282
Observed 2026-09-18 08:29:50 MST
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Ground speed
179 kt
Altitude (baro)
8,950 ft
Track
132.0°
Squawk
—
Wind / OAT
—
Autopilot target
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Lat 16.02626, Lng -62.68346
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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: N282BT
Serial Number: SH3419
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): 50552624
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A2D594
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Registrant

Blue Tide Aviation LLC
LLC
999 Eller Dr Ste A2
Fort Lauderdale, FL, 333163082
FAA Region: 7

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jun 25, 2021
Airworthiness Jun 9, 2022
Expiration Jun 30, 2028
Last Activity Mar 20, 2026
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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