Douglas DC3A

0 ADs match the Douglas DC3A 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.

NTSB events

7

Destroyed

2

Substantial damage

2

Minor damage

2

No damage

0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Douglas DC3A airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Douglas DC3A aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

• Apr 4, 2001Minor damage · none injuries · San Juan, PRN19BA
• Jun 20, 1996Destroyed · minor injuries · Cut And Shoot, TX
• Jul 29, 1987Substantial damage · none injuries · Laredo, TX
• Jun 30, 1987Minor damage · none injuries · Hilliard, FL
• Dec 28, 1984Damage not reported · none injuries · Naples, FLN28AA

3 reports on Douglas DC3A airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

No ADs published since 1998 match the Douglas DC3A airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 7 NTSB events since 1982 involve Douglas DC3A airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 3 service difficulty reports on Douglas DC3A 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.