Douglas C-47
8 Douglas C-47 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1942–1943.
Browse all with filters- Registered today
- 8
- Years built
- 1942–1943
- Seats
- 32
- Engines
- 2 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Douglas C-47 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.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 6
- Destroyed
- 0
- Substantial damage
- 6
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Douglas C-47 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Douglas C-47 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Mar 16, 2001Substantial damage · none injuries · Donalsonville, GA
- Oct 31, 1996Substantial damage · serious injuries · Dorado, PRN37AP
- Jun 26, 1989Substantial damage · none injuries · Petersburg, AKN8042X
- Mar 23, 1986Substantial damage · none injuries · Steins, NMN37AP
- Feb 5, 1985Substantial damage · none injuries · Charlotte, NC
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Douglas C-47 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1942 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1943 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 6 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Douglas C-47 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 6 NTSB events since 1982 involve Douglas C-47 airframes. 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
- 150 mph