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N972AA1989 SHORT BROS SD3-60

N972AA is a 1989 Short Bros SD3-60, serial SH 3754, registered to AFAB CAPITAL LLC, an llc in Oak Creek, WI, US. The FAA issued the current certificate on 7 Dec 2020, and its status is Valid registration, expiring 31 Dec 2027. The record shows no registry changes, no NTSB case on this mark and 4 service difficulty reports.

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Registration: N972AA
Aircraft: SD3-60; SHORT BROS
Serial Number: SH 3754

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Total Hours

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1989

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Registration record

N972AA as the FAA holds it

FAA registry, effective 14 Oct 2026

Airframe

Manufacturer: SHORT BROS
Model: SD3-60
Serial number: SH 3754
Year manufactured: 1989
Airframe type: Fixed wing multi engine
Category: Land
Certification basis: Type certificated
Seats: 39
Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb

Powerplant

Engines: 2
Manufacturer: P&W
Model: PT6A SER
Type: Turbo-prop
Power: 750 hp each

Airworthiness

Certificate issued: 13 May 2004
Classification: Standard
Approved operations: Transport

Registration

Status: Valid registration
Record type: Currently registered
Certificate issued: 7 Dec 2020
Last FAA action: 18 Dec 2023
Expires: 31 Dec 2027
FAA region: Great Lakes
Fractional ownership: No
FAA unique id: 00254022

Registered owner

Name: AFAB CAPITAL LLC
Registrant type: LLC
Based: OAK CREEK, WI, US

Transponder address

Mode S (hex): AD8B14
ICAO 24-bit: ad8b14
Octal: 53305424
Decimal: 11373332

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What kind of aircraft is N972AA?

N972AA is a 1989 Short Bros SD3-60, serial SH 3754. The FAA classes it as fixed wing multi engine, it seats 39, it is powered by 2 P&W PT6A SER engines.

Who is N972AA registered to?

The FAA registry lists AFAB CAPITAL LLC, an llc in Oak Creek, WI, US, as the registrant of N972AA.

Is N972AA still registered?

The FAA lists the registration as Valid registration. The current certificate was issued on 7 Dec 2020 and expires on 31 Dec 2027.

Has N972AA been in an NTSB-reported accident?

The NTSB database holds no accident or incident record naming N972AA. Marks are reused, so this covers the mark, not every airframe that ever wore it.

Does N972AA have service difficulty reports?

4 service difficulty reports have been filed against N972AA with the FAA.

Who operates N972AA for charter?

N972AA is listed on 1 Part 135 certificate: AIR CARGO CARRIERS, LLC.

Is N972AA for sale?

N972AA is not currently listed for sale on the marketplaces we collect.

Has N972AA changed hands?

The FAA record shows no registry changes for N972AA.

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