Douglas C-118A
5 Douglas C-118A aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1952–1955.
- Registered today
- 5
- Years built
- 1952–1955
- Seats
- 96
- Engines
- 4 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Douglas C-118A airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.
AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
Watch new ADs for the Douglas C-118A
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Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 5
- Destroyed
- 0
- Substantial damage
- 4
- Minor damage
- 1
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Douglas C-118A airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Douglas C-118A aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Aug 1, 2019Substantial damage · none injuries · Buckland, AKN451CE
- Feb 25, 2014Minor damage · none injuries · Emmonak, AKN351CE
- Nov 25, 2013Substantial damage · none injuries · Nuiqsut, AKN100CE
- May 3, 1987Substantial damage · none injuries · Ft.Lauderdale, FL
- Jun 9, 1984Substantial damage · none injuries · Deadhorse, AKN4206L
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 1995182 reports on Douglas C-118A airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- skin85
- stringer12
- cylinder11
- doubler6
- cap5
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1952 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 2 | |
| 1954 | 1 | |
| 1955 | 1 |
By state
Top 10| AK | 5 |
|---|
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Douglas C-118A airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 5 NTSB events since 1982 involve Douglas C-118A airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 182 service difficulty reports on Douglas C-118A airframes since 1995. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.
- Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
- Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
- Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
- Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
- Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
Type data
FAA aircraft reference file- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing multi engine
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- 20,000 and over lb
- Cruising speed
- 216 mph