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Douglas C-47

8 Douglas C-47 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1942–1943.

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Registered today
8
Years built
1942–1943
Seats
32
Engines
2 · Reciprocating

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

0 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 1995

0 reports on Douglas C-47 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19421
19431
Unknown6

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
CA1
DE1
LA1
MI1
OK1
PA1
WI1
WY1

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.
See the registered Douglas C-47 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
150 mph

C-47 aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N215CM—San Luis Obispo, CAMay 20, 2021
N308SF—Casper, WYFeb 10, 2026
N47FJ—Nashville, MIDec 19, 2019
N64766—Bourg, LADec 3, 1979
N751A1942Lawton, OKAug 15, 2007
N834M—Dover, DEApr 20, 2023
N836M1943Beaver Falls, PAMay 12, 2025
N960BT—Oshkosh, WIJan 13, 2016

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