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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 apply

0 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.

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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 1995

182 reports on Douglas C-118A airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Most reported parts

  1. skin85
  2. stringer12
  3. cylinder11
  4. doubler6
  5. cap5

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19521
19532
19541
19551

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
AK5

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.
See the registered Douglas C-118A aircraft

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

C-118A aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N100CE1953Fairbanks, AKMar 5, 2010
N251CE1953Fairbanks, AKApr 26, 2012
N351CE1954Fairbanks, AKOct 17, 2017
N747CE1955Fairbanks, AKSep 7, 2012
N951CE1952Fairbanks, AKJul 9, 2013

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