SD 3-30 TC
SD 3-30 TC
A41EU
Revision 11
SHORT BROTHERS LIMITED
SD3-30
SD3-60
SD3-SHERPA
SD3-60 SHERPA
April 19, 1996
This data sheet which is part of Type Certificate No. A41EU prescribes conditions and limitations under which the product for which the
Type Certificate was issued, meets the airworthiness requirements of the Federal Aviation Regulations.
I. Model SD 3-30 Variant 200 (Transport Category Aircraft), approved June 18, 1976.
(Model C23A, See Note 13 regarding Certification and Configuration Identification.)
American British
ASTM D1655-70 Type Jet A NONE
MIL-T-5624H Grade JP-4 D. Eng. R.D. 2454
ASTM D1655-70 Type Jet B D. Eng. R.D. 2486
ASTM D1655-70 Type Jet A-1 D. Eng. R.D. 2494
MIL-T-5624H Grade JP-5 D. Eng. R.D. 2452
JET AIR
RATINGS SHP THRUST INLET TEMPERATURE
PT6A-45A:
Takeoff (dry) (5 min.) 1173 136 lb. to 46ºF
Takeoff (wet) (5 min.) 1173 136 lb. to 69ºF
Maximum Continuous 1020 127 lb. to 79ºF
Reverse 900 - to 59ºF
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PT6A-45R:
Takeoff (dry) (5 min.) 1197 141 lb. to 73ºF
Alternate Takeoff (5 min.) 1173 140 lb. to 52ºF
Maximum Continuous 1020 127 lb. to 92ºF
Reverse 900 - to 59ºF
For other engine limits refer to NOTE 11 or to engine TCDS Number E4EA.
* Ground operation at stabilized speed between 1,170 and 1,400 RPM is prohibited.
Diameter limits: *
Maximum 111 inches
Minimum allowable for repairs 110.7 inches
Ground Fine +4
Flight Fine + 21º
Feathered 89º
Full Reverse - 1º
(Reverse thrust authorized for Ground Maneuvering only).
For other propeller limits refer to propeller Type Certificate Data Sheet No. P44GL
Spinner: Hartzell D-3434-8
Propeller Deicer: B.F. Goodrich 451601-7
Governors: Woodward 8210-009 or 8210-209
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* See NOTE 7
Center of Gravity C.G. Limit Landing Gear Extended Landing Gear Retracted
(C.G.) Range Takeoff and Landing Enroute
Aft of Aft of
Datum % SMC Datum % SMC
(in.) (in.)
Forward Limit at
Maximum Landing Weight 30.72 17.2 28.76 14.5
(See NOTES 6, 8 & 12)
Forward Limit at
Maximum Takeoff Weight 30.80 17.3 28.83 14.6
(See NOTES 6, 8 & 12)
Datum. The C.G. datum is at fuselage station 200 on the center line of aircraft and is marked on
the underside of the fuselage.
Leveling Means. For determination of the center of gravity the aircraft should be brought to datum
horizontal attitude. This is checked horizontally using a clinometer with a straight edge
placed on pegs inserted in the holes in the two leveling plates on the fuselage port side
at Sta. 212 and Sta. 291.12.
The lateral level is checked using the two floor seat rails at the front spar frame in the
passenger compartment.
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Maximum Baggage. Baggage must be loaded in accordance with the approved Weight and Balance Manual
Ref. SD3/WB/200.
Maximum Cargo Load. Cargo must be loaded in accordance with the approved Weight and Balance Manual
Ref. SD3/WB/200.
Fuel Capacity. Volume, weight, and balance arm of fuel for each tank.
U.S. Gal. Weight lb. Arm about C.G.
Datum (in.)
Forward Aft
Usable
Forward tank 288.2 1920 28.33
Aft tank 288.2 1920 98.33
Total usable in tank 576.4 3840 35.00
Unusable
See NOTE 1(b). For increased fuel capacities, refer to Note 18.
Unusable
Left tank .55 4.0 -
Right tank .55 4.0 -
System 2.90 21.0 -
Total 4.00 29.0
II. Model SD3-60, VARIANT 200 (TRANSPORT CATEGORY AIRCRAFT), approved October 29, 1982.
For other engine limits refer to Engine TCDS No. E4EA for PT6A-65R and -65AR
engines and TCDS No. E26NE for PT6A-67R engines.
Engine Ratings. (Continued). Ground operations using Hartzell HC-B5MP-3C propellers at stabilized speeds
between 400 and 900 PRPM and 1170 and 1400 PRPM is prohibited.
For other propeller limits refer to propeller TCDS No. P44GL or P14N for
HC-B5MP-3C and HC-A6A-3, respectively.
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Leveling Means. For determination of the center of gravity the aircraft should be brought to datum
horizontal attitude. This is checked horizontally using a clinometer with a straight edge
placed on pegs inserted in the holes in the two leveling plates on the fuselage left side
at Sta. 255 and Sta. 335. The lateral level is checked using the two floor seat rails at
the front spar frames in the passenger compartment.
Maximum Baggage. Baggage must be loaded with the approved Weight and Balance Manual Ref.
360/WBM/200.
Fuel Capacity. Volume, weight, and balance arm of fuel for each tank.
Unusable
Forward tank 2.5 16.7
Aft tank 2.2 15.3
Total 4.7 32.0
Unusable
Left tank .55 4.0
Right tank .55 4.0
System 2.90 21.0
III. Model SD3-SHERPA Variant 200 (Mod. K2009) (Transport Category Aircraft) approved August 30, 1990.
Engine Rating. Static, sea level, International Standard Atmospheric conditions. No bleed
extraction or accessory loads, compressor intake screen installed.
III. Model SD3-SHERPA Variant 200 (Mod. K2009) (Transport Category Aircraft) (cont’d)
Engine Limits For other engine limits refer to Engine TCDS No. E4EA.
Ground operations using Hartzell HC-B5MP-3C propellers at stabilized speeds
between 400 and 900 PRPM and 1170 and 1400 PRPM is prohibited.
Aft limit at all weights 43.67 Aft 35.00 45.78 Aft 37.90
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III. Model SD3-SHERPA Variant 200 (Mod. K2009) (Transport Category Aircraft) (cont’d)
Datum. This is located at fuselage Station 200 on the centre line of the aircraft and is marked by
a datum plate on the underside of the aircraft.
Leveling Means. For determination of the center of gravity the aircraft should be brought to datum
horizontal attitude. This is checked horizontally using a clino-meter with a straight
edge placed on pegs inserted in the holes in the two leveling plates on the fuselage
left side at Sta. 212 and Sta. 291.12. The lateral level is checked using the two floor
seat rails at the front spar frame in the passenger compartment.
Maximum Baggage. Baggage must be loaded in accordance with the approved Weight and Balance Manual
Ref. SD3 SHERPA/WB.
Maximum Cargo Load. Cargo must be loaded in accordance with the approved Weight and Balance Manual
Ref. SD3 SHERPA/WB.
Fuel Capacity. Volume, weight and balance arm of fuel for each tank assuming there are 6.5 lbs per
US Gallon of fuel.
U.S. Gal Weight Arm About
lb. Datum (in.)
Forward Aft
Usable
Forward tank 336 2184 22
Aft tank 336 2184 122
Total usable in tanks 672 4368
Systems and Sumps 2.3 15 39
Total Usable 674.3 4383
Unusable
Forward tank 2.2 14.3
Aft tank 2.2 14.3
4.4 28.6
Total Capacity 678.7 U.S. Gallons
See NOTE 1(b)
III. Model SD3-SHERPA Variant 200 (Mod. K2009) (Transport Category Aircraft) (cont’d)
Maximum Operating Altitude. 20,000 ft.
IV. Model SD3-60 SHERPA Variant 200 (Mod K6001) (Transport Category Aircraft) approved April 19, 1996
American British
ASTM D1655-70 NONE
Jet A D.Eng. R.D. 2486
Jet B D.Eng. R.D. 2494
Jet A-1
MIL-T-5624L
JP4 D.Eng. R.D. 2454
JP5 D.Eng. R.D. 2452
MIL-T-83133A
JP8 D.Eng. R.D. 2453
For fuel additives see NOTE 4.
Engine Ratings. Static, sea level, International Standard Atmospheric conditions. No bleed extraction
or accessory loads, compressor intake screen installed.
IV. Model SD3-60 SHERPA Variant 200 (Mod K6001) (Transport Category Aircraft) (cont’d)
Engine Limits. Interturbine Temperature
PT6A-65AR
Take-off (5 min) 855ºC (1571ºF)
Alternate Takeoff (5 min) 820ºC (1508ºF)
Maximum Continuous 840ºC (1544ºF)
Starting Transient (5 sec) 1000ºC (1832ºF)
Transient (20 sec) 870ºC (1598ºF)
IV. Model SD3-60 SHERPA Variant 200 (Mod K6001) (Transport Category Aircraft) (cont’d)
Centre of Gravity (C.G. Range).
C.G. LIMIT TAKE-OFF & LANDING EN-ROUTE
Inches about % Inches About %
Trim Datum SMC Trim Datum SMC
Forward limit up to 29.85 Aft 16.00 27.89 Aft 13.30
16 500 lbs (7485 kg)
Forward limit at 22900 lbs 30.95 Aft 17.51 29.01 Aft 14.84
(10115 kg)
Forward limit at max 33.77 Aft 21.39 29.37 Aft 15.34
landing weight
Forward limit at max 34.41 Aft 22.27 29.45 Aft 15.45
take off weight__
Aft limit at all weights 43.67 Aft 35.00 45.78 Aft 37.90
Datum. This is located at fuselage Station 200 on the centre line of the aircraft and is marked by
a datum plate on the underside of the aircraft.
Levelling Means. For determination of the centre of gravity the aircraft should be brought to datum
horizontal attitude. This is checked horizontally using a clinometer with a straight edge
placed on pegs inserted in the holes in the two levelling plates on the fuselage left side at
Sta. 212 and Sta. 291.12. The lateral level is checked using the two floor seat rails at the
front spar frame in the passenger compartment.
Maximum Baggage. Baggage must be loaded in accordance with the approved Weight and Balance Manual
Ref. SD3-60 SHERPA/WB.
Maximum Cargo Load. Cargo must be loaded in accordance with the approved Weight and Balance Manual
Ref. SD3-60 SHERPA/WB.
Fuel Capacity. Volume, weight and balance arm of fuel for each tank assuming there are 6.5 lbs per US
Gallon of fuel.
U.S. Gal. Weight Arm about
lb. Datum (in)
Forward Aft
Usable
Forward tank 336 2184 22
Aft tank 336 2184 122
Total usable in tank 672 4368
Systems and Sumps2.3 15 39
Total Usable 674.3 4383
Unusable
Forward tank 2.2 14.3
Aft tank 2.2 14.3
4.4 28.6
Total Capacity 678.7 U.S. Gal
See NOTE 1(b).
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IV. Model SD3-60 SHERPA Variant 200 (Mod K6001) (Transport Category Aircraft) (cont’d)
Oil Capacity. U.S. Gal. Weight Arm about
lb. Datum (in)
Forward Aft
Usable
Left tank 1.5 11.5 21 -
Right tank 1.5 11.5 21 -
Total 3.0 23.0 21
Unusable
Left tank 0.55 4.0
Right tank 0.55 4.0
System 2.90 21.0
TOTAL 4.00 29.0
For details of flap setting tolerances refer to the Maintenance Manual Ref. SD3-60 SHERPA/MM
Serial Numbers Eligible. The United Kingdom (CAA) Certificate of Airworthiness for Export, endorsed as
noted under "Import Requirements" below must be submitted for each individual
aircraft for which application for certification is made.
Import Requirements. a. To be considered eligible for operation in the United States, each aircraft manufactured
under this type certificate must be accompanied by a certificate of airworthiness for export or
certifying statement endorsed by the exporting foreign civil airworthiness authority which
states (in the English language): This aircraft conforms to its U.S. type design (type
certificate number A41EU) and is in a condition for safe operation.
b. The U.S. airworthiness certification basis for aircraft type certificated under FAR Section
21.29 and exported by the country of manufacture is FAR Sections 21.183(c) or 21.185(c).
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Compliance has been shown with FAR 36 effective December 1, 1969 including
amendments as follows:-
1) 36-1 for airplanes with P&WA Model PT6A-45A engines and takeoff weight of 22,000
pounds.
2) 36-6 for airplanes with P&WA Model PT6A-45A engines and takeoff weight of 22,400
pounds.
3) 36-8 for airplanes with P&WA Model PT6A-45B engines and takeoff weight of 22,600
pounds
4) 36-9 for airplanes with P&WA Model PT6A-45R engines and takeoff weight
of 22,900 pounds.
FAR 21.29 United Kingdom Certification Basis as defined in CAA TCDS No. BA11,
plus FAA additional validation requirements (AVR's) as defined in paper project
No. CT184EU dated October 31, 1973. This is equivalent to FAR Part 25, effective
February 1, 1965 including amendments 25-1 through 25-34, plus FAR 25.1351 as
amended by amendment 25-41. FAA Special Conditions No. 25-70-EU-22 dated
June 8, 1976 with amendment No. 1 thereto dated June 11, 1976.
FAR Part 36, effective December 1,1969 including amendments 36-1 through 36-12.
SFAR 27 effective January 1, 1975.
Equivalent safety in lieu of compliance with FAR 25.773(b)(2)(i) has been established.
The following additional FAA requirements have been voluntarily complied with:
FAR Part 25, effective February 1, 1965 as amended by Amendments 25-1 through
25-35, 25-37 through 25-39, 25-43, 25-44, 25-47, 25-49 through 25-53, 25-55, 25-56,
25-58 through 25-63, 25-66 and
25-36 Except for paragraphs .1019 and .1305,
25-40 except for paragraphs .1093 and .1145,
25-41 except for paragraphs .1353,
25-42 except for paragraphs .109, .177, .181, .255, .703,
25-45 except for paragraph .571
25-46 except for paragraphs .331, .351, .361, .629, .773, .1329, .1416,
25-48 except for paragraphs .735,
25-54 except for paragraphs .305, .783, .1529,
25-57 except for paragraphs .997, .1093,
25-64 except for paragraphs .561, .562, .785,
25-65 except for paragraphs .1457, .1459.
Certification Basis (Continued). Part 36 of the Federal Aviation Regulations as amended by Amendment 36-1 through
the latest Amendment 36-17, which was in effect at time of TC and
Any exemptions petitioned for by the applicant and granted by the Federal Aviation
Administration.
Short Brothers has elected to show compliance with the following optional requirements
in the TC basis.
- Ditching provisions Section 25.801 (overwater operations can be approved when the
aircraft is equipped and installation is approved in accordance with Section 25.801).
FAR Part 25, effective February 1, 1965 as amended by Amendments 25-1 through
25-35, 25-37 through 25-39, 25-43, 25-44, 25-47, 25-49 through 25-53, 25-55, 25-56,
25-58 through 25-60and 25-62 through 25-63, 25-69 and
25-36 except for paragraphs .1019 and .1305,
25-40 except for paragraphs .1145,
25-41 except for paragraphs .1353,
25-42 except for paragraphs .109, .177, .181, .255, .703,
25-45 except for paragraphs .571,
25-46 except for paragraphs .331, .351, .361, .629, .773, .1329, .1416,
25-48 except for paragraphs .735,
25-54 except for paragraphs .305, .783, .1529,
25-57 except for paragraphs .997
25-61 (See Note 58)
25-64 except for paragraphs .561, .562, .785,
25-65 except for paragraphs .1457, .1459,
25-66 (See Note 58), and
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FAA Special Condition No. 25-70-EU-22, (Engine Ignition System & Operation
Without Normal Electrical Power), dated June 8, 1976, with Amendment No. 1 (Special
Flight & Propulsion Conditions), thereto dated June 11, 1976, and
Equivalent safety in lieu of compliance with FAR 25.773 (b)(2)(i), (Pilot Compartment
View, Precipitation Conditions), which has been established.
Any exemptions petitioned for by the applicant and granted by the Federal Aviation
Administration.
Equipment. The basic required equipment as prescribed in the applicable airworthiness regulations
(see Certification Basis) must be installed in the airplane for certification. In addition
the following items of equipment are required:
For SD3-30 airplanes, documents No. SBH 3.3 and SBH 3.6 are the approved, basic
airplane Flight Manuals. When a specific Short Brothers CMC Mod. XXXX is incor-
porated on a Model SD3-30 variant 200 airplane the approved supplement of particular
amendment (P/-), associated with the modification, as listed herein, must be incorpo-
rated into the appropriate basic document.
For SD3-60 airplanes Documents No. SB.4.3, SB 4.6 and SB 4.8 are the approved basic
Flight Manuals.
When a specific Short Brothers CMC Mod XXXX is incorporated on a model SD3-60 Variant 200 airplane, the
approved supplement or particular amendment (P/-), associated with the modification, as listed herein, must be
incorporated into the appropriate basic document.
For SD3 SHERPA airplanes Document No. SB. 5.2 is the approved basic Flight Manual.
When a specification Shorts Brothers CMC Mod XXXX is incorporated on a model SD3 Sherpa Variant 200
airplane, the approved supplement or particular amendment (P/-), associated with the modification, as listed
herein, must be incorporated into the basic document.
For SD3-60 SHERPA airplanes Document No SB 6.2 is the approved basic Flight Manual.
When a specific Short Brothers CMC Mod XXXXX is incorporated on a Model SD3-60
Sherpa Variant 200 airplane, the approved supplement or particular amendment (P/-), associated
with the modification, as listed herein, must be incorporated into the basic document.
Service Information. "Service bulletins, structural repair manuals, vendor manuals, aircraft flight manuals, and overhaul
and maintenance manuals, which contain a statement that the document is (British Civil Aviation
Authority) approved, are accepted by the FAA and are considered FAA approved. These
approvals pertain to the type design only."
NOTES.
NOTE 1. (a) Current weight and balance report, including list of equipment included in certificated empty weight, and loading
instructions when necessary must be in each aircraft at the time of original certification.
(b) Unusable fuel and system oil and all hydraulic fluid, must be included in the certified empty weight.
(c) System oil is the amount of oil required to fill the oil system and tanks up to its normal level.
Dipstick readings calibrated in U.S. quarts indicate the quantity required to fill the tank to normal level, i.e. 1 U.S.
quart (0.833 Imperial quarts) below maximum level.
NOTE 2. All placards required in the limitations section of the FAA-approved Airplane Flight Manual must be installed.
NOTE 3. (a) The service life limits for airplane structural parts which are fatigue critical are listed in Chapter 5 of the approved
Maintenance Manual Document Ref. SD3/MM/200 for Model SD3-30, Chapter 5 of the approved Maintenance
Manual Document Ref. 360/MM for Model SD3-60 and Chapter 5 of the approved Maintenance Manual
Document Ref SD3 SHERPA/MM for Model SD3 Sherpa and must be replaced as indicated herein.
(b) The engine life limited parts are listed in the P&WA CL Engine Service Bulletin Nos. 1002, 3002 and 4002 as
revised.
(c) The engine life limited parts for the 65 series engines are listed in P&WC Engine Service Bulletin Nos. 13002 and
13003 as revised.
NOTE 5. Methanol/Water for SD3-30 airplanes incorporating the -45A and -45B engines, the approved methanol water for
use in this particular installation is to the latest approved issue of the following specifications:
The methanol/Water mixture shall be in the ratio of 45% methanol 55% water when both fluids are at 15.6ºC.
For Methanol/Water limitations and operating procedures, refer to approved Airplane Flight Manual.
NOTE 6. SD3-30 airplanes incorporating Short Brothers CMC Mod. 5192* may be operated at the following maximum
weights:
Maximum ramp weight 22,500 lb
Maximum takeoff weight 22,400 lb
Maximum landing weight 22,100 lb
* Refer to Equipment in this data sheet for airplane flight manual required.
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NOTE 7. Airplanes incorporating Short Brothers CMC Mod 5423* have an additional flap setting of 4º.
This setting may be used for takeoff and enroute one engine inoperative flight.
* Refer to Equipment for Airplane Flight Manual required.
NOTE 8. SD3-30 airplanes incorporating Short Brothers CMC Mod. 5600* may be operated at the following maximum
weights:
Maximum ramp weight 22,700 lb
Maximum takeoff weight 22,600 lb
Maximum landing weight 22,300 lb
* Refer to Equipment in this data sheet for Airplane Flight Manual required.
NOTE 9. SD3-30 airplanes with airframe de-icing provisions removed in accordance with Short Brothers CMC Mod. 5539*
are not approved for flight in icing conditions. *Refer to Equipment for Airplane Flight Manual required.
A. 2 Pratt & Whitney aircraft of Canada Limited Model PT6A-45B engines may be installed in lieu of the Model
PT6A-45A engines in accordance with Short Brotherslimited Modification No. 5656. Short Service
Bulletin No. SD3-71-05 and SD3-71-06 refers to this subject.
B. 2 Pratt & Whitney aircraft of Canada Limited Model PT6A-45R engines may be installed in lieu of the
Model PT6A-45A or PT6A-45B engines in accordance with Short Brothers PLC Modification No.
6031. Shorts Service Bulletin No. SD3-71-11refers to this subject.
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NOTE 11. A. For approved engine oils for SD3-30, SD3-60 and SD3 Sherpa airplanes see P&W Service Bulletin
13001.
B. Oil Temperature Limits ºC Oil Temperature Limits ºC
for SD3-30 for SD3-60 and SD3 Sherpa.
NOTE 12. SD3-30 airplanes incorporating Short Brothers CMC Mod. 6036* may be operated at the following
maximum weights:
Maximum ramp weight 23,000 lb
Maximum takeoff weight 22,900 lb
Maximum landing weight 22,600 lb
* Refer to Equipment in this Data Sheet for Airplane Flight Manual Required.
The following revised forward C.G. limits must be observed when operating at the above
weights:
T.O. & Landing Enroute
Landing Gear Extended Landing Gear Retracted
Aft of Datum % SMC Aft of Datum % SMC
(in) (in)
NOTE 13. The Model C23A airplanes are the same as the basic model SD3-30 Variant 200 except for the FAA
approved modifications listed in Shorts Brothers Report No. SB/C23A/mods/001and the deviations from the
US Type Design as listed on the Certificate of Airworthiness for Export.
a) A Certificate of Airworthiness for Export has been issued, and is available for the airplane, by the
CAA-UK.
b) All deviation listed in the Certificate of Airworthiness for export have been eliminated.
c) The maintenance, overhaul and modifications records of each airplane are available, have been
reviewed for changes made by the military services that affect the US Type Design of the airplane, and
any Modifications, changes of equipment and repairs which affect the Type Design have been approved
by the FAA.
e) A modification nameplate has been installed adjacent to the original nameplate containing the following
information:
Modifiers Name ____________
Civil Model SD3-30 Variant 200
Date of Modification _________
f) A CAA approved, on behalf of FAA, Airplane Flight Manual applicable to the Model SD3-30 Variant
200 dated _________ has been provided.
NOTE 14. On SD3-60 airplanes incorporating Short Brothers CMC Mod 7260 the Maximum Continuous Engine
Rating is available up to a Temperature of 101ºF and the Maximum Continuous Inter Turbine Temperature
Limit is increased to 835ºC (1535ºF). All other Engine Ratings and Limits remain unchanged.
NOTE 15. SD3-60 airplanes incorporating Short Brothers CMC Mod 7544* may be operated at the following
maximum weights:
Maximum ramp weight 26,553 lb
Maximum take-off weight 26,453 lb
Maximum landing weight 26,100 lb
* Refer to Equipment in this data sheet for SD3-60 Airplane Flight Manual required.
NOTE 17. SD3-30 airplanes which have embodied Short Brothers CMC Mod 6700 (Rear Ramp Door)
and CMC Mod 6504* may be operated in the Cargo Role using the main cabin compartment as
a Class "E" Cargo Compartment.
* Refer to Equipment in this data sheet for the SD3-30 Airplane Flight Manual Required.
NOTE 18. SD3-30 airplanes incorporating Short Brothers CMC Models 6689 (SD3-30)* or 6867 (C23A)*
may be operated with the following maximum fuel capacity:
Volume, weight and balance arm of fuel for each tank assuming there are 6.5 lbs per US Gallon of fuel.
Unusable
Forward Tank 2.2 14.3
Aft Tank 2.2 14.3
4.4 28.6
NOTE 19. SD3-30 airplanes incorporating Short Brothers CMC Mod 6700* may be operated at the following maximum weights.
Forward CG Limits:
The following revised forward CG limits must be observed when operating at the above weights:
* Refer to Equipment in this data sheet for the SD3-30 Airplane Flight Manual Required.
NOTE 20. SD3-60 airplanes with airframe de-icing provisions removed in accordance with Short Brothers
CMC Mod 7914* are not approved for Flight in icing conditions.
NOTE 21. SD3-30 airplanes incorporating Short Brothers CMC Mod 5952 (SD3-30)* or 6786(C23A)*
may be operated using a Collins APS-65 Autopilot adhering to the limitation and procedures detailed in the
Airplane Flight Manual.
* Refer to Equipment for Airplane Flight Manual required.
NOTE 22. SD3-60 airplanes incorporating Short Brothers CMC Mod 7734* "Installation of a Low Pressure Tyre, must
be operated in accordance with the limitations and procedures detailed in the Airplane Flight Manual."
* Refer to Equipment for Airplane Flight Manual required.
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NOTE 23. SD3-60 airplanes incorporating Short Brothers CMC Mod A8096 may be operated at the following maximum
weights:
Maximum ramp weight 27,200 lbs
Maximum take-off weight 27,100 lbs
Maximum landing weight 26,500 lbs
*Refer to Equipment in this data sheet for the SD3-60 Airplane Flight Manual required.
Forward CG Limits:
The following revised forward CG limits must be observed when operating at the above weights:
NOTE 24. SD3-60 airplanes incorporating Short Brothers CMC Mod A8064 have the following aileron control surfaces
movement:
Aileron 27 ¼º ± ½º up 14 ¼º ± ½º down
Aileron Trim 8 ½º ± 1º up 8 ½º ± 1º down
NOTE 29. SD3-60 Airplanes incorporating Short Brothers CMC Modification A8310, "Airconditioning:
To introduce Freon Cooling for in flight use", must be operated in accordance with the limitations and procedures
detailed in the Airplane Flight Manual.
* Refer to Equipment in this data sheet for the Airplane Flight Manual required.
NOTE 30. SD3-60 Airplanes incorporating Short Brothers CMC Modification A8123, "Installation of a Collins APS-65
Autopilot", must be operated in accordance with the limitations and procedures detailed in the Airplane Flight
Manual. * Refer to Equipment in this data sheet for the Airplane Flight Manual required.
NOTE 31. SD3-60 Airplane incorporating Short Brothers CMC Modification A8123 and A8283 which install a Collins
APS65 Autopilot without Yaw Damper installation, must be operated in accordance with the limitations and
procedures detailed in the Airplane Flight Manual.
* Refer to Equipment in this data sheet for the Airplane Flight Manual required.
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NOTE 32. SD3-60 Airplanes incorporating Short Brothers CMC Modification A8268, "Electrics: Revised colour markings on oil
temperatures/pressure gauge" must be operated in accordance with the limitations and procedures detailed in the
Airplane Flight Manual.
* Refer to Equipment in this data sheet for the Airplane Flight Manual required.
NOTE 33. SD3-60 Airplanes incorporating Short Brothers CMC Modification A8320, "Electrics: Revised Torque Gauge
Markings" must be operated in accordance with the limitations and procedures detailed in the Airplane Flight Manual.
* Refer to Equipment in this data sheet for the Airplane Flight Manual required.
NOTE 34. SD3-60 Airplanes incorporating Short Brothers CMC Modification A8428, "To alter the Flight Idle/Flight Fuel Gas
Generator Speed on the Engine Limitation Label" must be operated in accordance with the limitations and procedures
detailed in the Airplane Flight Manual."
* Refer to Equipment in this data sheet for the Airplane Flight Manual required.
NOTE 35. SD3-30 Airplanes or SD3-60 Airplanes incorporating Short Brothers CMC Modification No. 4731or A8243
respectively, "Electrics: Revised Power Source for Pitot Static Heaters", must be operated in accordance with the
limitations and procedures detailed in the Airplane Flight Manual.
* Refer to Equipment in this data sheet for the Airplane Flight Manual required.
NOTE 36. SD3-60 Airplanes incorporating Short Brothers CMC Modification A8286, "Electrics: Automatic switch off for
emergency lighting" must be operated in accordance with the limitations and procedures detailed in the Airplane Flight
Manual.
* Refer to Equipment in this data sheet for the Airplane Flight Manual required.
NOTE 37. SD3 Sherpa airplanes that have an IFF Transponder AN/APX 100(V) installed in the nose baggage compartment must
not carry cargo exceeding 400 lbs in the nose baggage compartment and must have the appropriate loading limitations
placard installed in accordance with the Airplane Flight Manual.
* Refer to Equipment in this data sheet for the Airplane Flight Manual required.
NOTE 38. SD3 Sherpa airplanes that are to be operated with the rear ramp door open in flight must be operated in accordance
with the limitations and procedures detailed in Supplement 11 of the Airplane Flight Manual.
* Refer to Equipment in this data sheet for the Airplane Flight Manual required.
NOTE 39. SD3-30 Airplanes or SD3-60 Airplanes incorporating Short Brothers CMC Modification No. 4751 or A8611
respectively "To prevent inadvertent operation of the L.P. fuel levers" must be operated in accordance with the
limitations and procedures detailed in the Airplane Flight Manual.
* Refer to Equipment in this data sheet for the Airplane Flight Manual standard required.
NOTE 40. SD3-30 Airplanes incorporating either Short Brothers CMC Modification No. 6910 or 6946 (C-23A) "Introduction of
low fuel level warning system" must be operated in accordance with the limitations and procedures detailed in the
Airplane Flight Manual.
*Refer to Equipment in this data sheet for the Airplane Flight Manual standard required.
NOTE 41. SD3-30 Airplanes incorporating Short Brothers CMC Modification No. 5763 "Installation of Collins 562-8F yaw
damper" must be operated in accordance with the limitations and procedures detailed in the Airplane Flight Manual.
* Refer to Equipment in this data sheet for the Airplane Flight Manual standard required.
NOTE 42. SD3 Sherpa Airplanes incorporating Short Brothers CMC Modification No. K2061 relating to the introduction of a
long range ferry fuel system must be operated in accordance with the limitations and procedures detailed in the
appropriate Airplane Flight Manual Supplement.Supplement No. 2 relates to the two tank installation and Supplement
No. 13 relates to the one tank installation.
* Refer to Equipment in this data sheet for the Airplane Flight Manual standard required.
NOTE 43. SD3-60 Airplanes incorporating Short Brothers CMC Modification No. 7264 "To provide indication of propeller
heating in the transfer mode" must be operated in accordance with the limitations and procedures detailed in the
Airplane Flight Manual.
* Refer to Equipment in this data sheet for the Airplane Flight Manual standard required.
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NOTE 44. SD3-60 Airplanes incorporating Short Brothers CMC Modification No A7114 "Revised illumination of the Fire
warning light on the L.P. fuel levers" must be operated in accordance with the limitations and procedures detailed in
the Airplane Flight Manual.
* Refer to Equipment in this data sheet for the Airplane Flight Manual standard required.
NOTE 45. SD3-60 Airplanes incorporating Short Brothers CMC Modification No. A7985 "Revised elevator trim indicator
markings" must be operated in accordance with the limitations and procedures detailed in the Airplane Flight Manual.
* Refer to Equipment in this data sheet for the Airplane Flight Manual standard required.
NOTE 46. SD3-60 Airplanes incorporating Short Brothers CMC Modification No A7767 "Installation of a low fuel level warning
system" must be operated in accordance with the limitations and procedures detailed in the Airplane Flight Manual.
* Refer to Equipment in this data sheet for the Airplane Flight Manual standard required.
NOTE 47. SD3-60 Airplanes incorporating Short Brothers CMC Modification No A7986 "Revised elevator trim indicator
markings" must be operated in accordance with the limitations and procedures detailed in the Airplane Flight Manual.
* Refer to Equipment in this data sheet for the Airplane Flight Manual standard required.
NOTE 48. SD3-60 Airplanes incorporating Short Brothers CMC Modification No A7583 "Installation of Safe Flight 796-2 stall
warning vane" must be operated in accordance with the limitations and procedures detailed in the Airplane Flight
Manual.
* Refer to Equipment in this data sheet for the Airplane Flight Manual standard required.
NOTE 49. SD3-60 Airplanes which have been upgraded by the installation of PT6A-65AR engines under Modification No
A7543 (refer to NOTE 16) and which have not incorporated Short Brothers CMC Modification No A7479
"Installation of Graviner Firewire System" or SD3-60 Airplanes with PT6A-65R engines which have incorporated
CMC Modification No A7479 must be operated in accordance with the limitations and procedures detailed in the
respective Airplane Flight Manual.
* Refer to Equipment in this data sheet for the respective Airplane Flight Manual standard required.
NOTE 50. SD3-60 Airplanes incorporating Short Brothers CMC Modification No. A8574 "Engine propeller speed tolerance
change" must be operated in accordance with the limitations and procedures detailed in the Airplane Flight Manual.
* Refer to Equipment in this data sheet for the Airplane Flight Manual standard required.
NOTE 51. SD3-60 Airplanes incorporating Short Brothers CMC Modification No A8575 "Introduction of Autofeather
disarm feature on final approach" must be operated in accordance with the limitations and procedures
detailed in the Airplane Flight Manual.
* Refer to Equipment in this data sheet for the Airplane Flight Manual standard required.
NOTE 52. SD3 Sherpa Airplanes incorporating Short Brothers CMC Modification No K2161 "Installation of UNS-1A
Flight Management System" must be operated in accordance with the limitations and procedures detailed in
the Airplane Flight Manual Supplement.
* Refer to Equipment in this data sheet for the Airplane Flight Manual Supplement required.
NOTE 53. SD3-60 Airplanes using HC-A6A-3 propellers are approved for operation with the following blade models
installed.
A10460E An internal de-icing element only is installed.
A10460K An internal de-icing element only is installed.
A10460EK An external de-icing element is installed under Hartzell Service Instruction No 187.
Blade model A10460E must not be intermixed with A10460EK or A10460K models on the same propeller.
Blade models A10460K and A10460EK may be intermixed on the same propeller as long as their weights
(for balance) are compatible.
NOTE 54. SD3-60 Sherpa Airplanes that are to be operated with the rear ramp door open in flight must be operated in
accordance with the limitations and procedures detailed in Supplement 11 of the Airplane Flight Manual.
* Refer to Equipment in this data sheet for the Airplane Flight Manual Supplement required.
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NOTE 55. SD3-60 Sherpa Airplanes incorporating Short Brothers CMC Modification No K6033 relating to the
introduction of a long range ferry fuel system must be operated in accordance with the limitations and
procedures detailed in Supplement No. 1 of the Airplane Flight Manual.
* Refer to Equipment in this data sheet for the Airplane Flight Manual Supplement required.
NOTE 56. SD3-60 Sherpa Airplanes incorporating Short Brothers CMC Modification No K6043 "Installation of UNS-
1A Flight Management System" must be operated in accordance with the limitations and procedures detailed
in the Airplane Flight Supplement Manual.
NOTE 57. SD3-60 Sherpa airplanes that have an IFF Transponder AN/APX 100(V) installed in the nose baggage
compartment must not carry cargo exceeding 400 lbs in the nose baggage compartment and must have the
appropriate loading limitations placard installed in accordance with the Airplane Flight Manual.
* Refer to Equipment in this data sheet for the Airplane Flight Manual required.
NOTE 58. SD3-60 Sherpa airplanes (Mod K6001) Certification Basis as defined by this TCDS includes Amendment
25.61 and Amendment 25.66. This requirement is applied to all new furnishings introduced by the
modifications for conversion of the aircraft but not applied to the existing furnishings being refitted to the
SD3-60 Sherpa aircraft (Mod K6005).
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