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1978 SHORTS SD3-30
Starts from the median asking price of 557 comparable Multi-Engine Piston listings ($285,500), then adjusts for:
- Airframe time +17,136 hr vs comps -20.0%
- Engine time +3,303 hr vs comps -20.0%
- Modern GPS navigator (69% of comps) +4.3%
- No Autopilot (73% of comps have one) -2.2%
- ADS-B (65% of comps) +0.9%
- Market supply: 1 for sale of 3 FAA-registered -5.0%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | SHORTS SD3-30 |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 22,447 hrs |
| Engine time | 4,103.4 SOH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 430 |
Description
• Delivered with all inspections to date • Export CoA available • Electrical Ventral Inflight Door • Static Line Retrieval System • Exit Control Lights • Troop Seats • Static Line Net • Inflight Opening Side Door • Jump Master Communications console • Jump Master Operated Jump Door • Dual Static Lines (Stainless)
Modifications
• Delivered with all inspections to date • Export CoA available • Electrical Ventral Inflight Door • Static Line Retrieval System • Exit Control Lights • Troop Seats • Static Line Net • Inflight Opening Side Door • Jump Master Communications console • Jump Master Operated Jump Door • Dual Static Lines (Stainless)
Avionics
• Stratus ES XPDR (ADS-B out) • Dual Garmin 430 WAAS
Recommended avionics upgrades
A GNS 430 upgrades naturally to the GTN 650Xi — same footprint, touchscreen GPS/nav/comm with LPV approaches.
See prices & suppliers ›No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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General
| Year | 1978 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | SHORTS |
| Model | SD3-30 |
| Serial Number | SH3026 |
| Condition | Used |
| Registration # | N323WW |
Airframe
| Total Time | 22,447.9 |
|---|---|
| Total Landings | 39,034 |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | PRATT & WHITNEY PTA6A-45A |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Serial Number | PCE-84133 |
| Engine 1 Time | 4,103.4 SOH |
| Engine 1 TBO | 4500 |
| Engine 1 Cycles | 4,353 |
| Hot Section Time 1 | 209 |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Make/Model | PRATT & WHITNEY PTA6A-45A |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Serial Number | PCE-84153 |
| Engine 2 Time | 4,103.4 SOH |
| Engine 2 TBO | 4500 |
| Engine 2 Cycles | 4,843 |
| Hot Section Time 2 | 1,038 |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | • Stratus ES XPDR (ADS-B out) • Dual Garmin 430 WAAS |
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Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | • Delivered with all inspections to date • Export CoA available • Electrical Ventral Inflight Door • Static Line Retrieval System • Exit Control Lights • Troop Seats • Static Line Net • Inflight Opening Side Door • Jump Master Communications console • Jump Master Operated Jump Door • Dual Static Lines (Stainless) |
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Last flight
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