Short SD 360
Photo Credit: Gary Vincent
The Short SD-360 is a 36-seat passenger aircraft derivative of the 30–33 seat Short SD-330. In high density configuration, 39 passengers could be carried. The SD-360’s power is supplied by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-65Rs turboprop engines.
Building on the strengths and reputation of its Short SD-330, the Short SD-360s found a niche in regional airline use worldwide, being able to operate comfortably from 4,500 ft (1,400 m) runways – opening up hundreds of airfields that would otherwise be inaccessible to airliners. With a cruise speed about 215 mph (370 km/h), at an altitude of 10,000 ft (3,048 m), the unpressurized Short SD-360 was not the fastest turboprop in its market but it offered acceptable performance at a reasonable price combined with ease of service and maintainability.
The Short SD-360 was used primarily by Time Air to service coastal cities on Vancouver Island from Vancouver International Airport.
Technical Specifications
| Crew: | 2 Pilots 1 Flight Attendant |
| Capacity: | 36 Passengers |
| Length: | 21.58 m (70 ft 10 in) |
| Wingspan: | 22.81 m (74 ft 10 in) |
| Height: | 7.21 m (23 ft 8 in) |
| Wing Area: | 42.09 m2 (454 sq ft) |
| Empty Weight: | 7,870 kg (17,350 lb) |
| Max Takeoff Weight: | 12,292 kg (27,099 lb) |
| Fuel Capacity: | 2,182 l (480 imp gal; 576 US gal) |
| Powerplant: | 2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-65AR turboprop, 1,062 kW (1,424 shp) each |
| Maximum Speed: | 404 km/h (251 mph, 218 kn) (max cruise at FL 100) |
| Cruise speed: | 330 km/h (210 mph, 180 kn) (Long range cruise at FL100) |
| Range: | 1,595 km (991 mi, 861 nmi) full tanks, 2,569 kg (5,664 lb) payload |
| Service ceiling: | 6,100 m (20,000 ft) MSL |
Aircraft Registration
| Registration | MSN |
| C-GTAU | SH3677 |
| C-GTAX | SH3679 |
| C-FTAZ | SH3631 |