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Douglas DC3C

36 Douglas DC3C aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1942–1958. Most are registered in AK, OH and TX.

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Registered today
36
Years built
1942–1958
Seats
32
Engines
2 · Turbo-prop

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

0 ADs match the Douglas DC3C 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
24
Destroyed
6
Substantial damage
17
Minor damage
1
No damage
0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Douglas DC3C airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Douglas DC3C aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

  • May 8, 2026Substantial damage · none injuries · Anchorage, AKN115U
  • Aug 1, 2019Substantial damage · none injuries · Kenai, AKN59314
  • Jul 11, 2018Substantial damage · minor injuries · Guainia
  • Jul 7, 2009Substantial damage · none injuries · Skwentna, AKN777YA
  • Mar 1, 2006Substantial damage · none injuries · Beluga, AKN777YA

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

60 reports on Douglas DC3C airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Most reported parts

  1. cylinder22
  2. engine10
  3. oil cooler3
  4. valve3
  5. bearing2

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19426
19439
19449
19453
19501
19581
Unknown7

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
AK5
OH4
TX4
NV3
WI3
AL2
CA2
FL2
KS2
CO1

Buyer checklist

No ADs published since 1998 match the Douglas DC3C airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 24 NTSB events since 1982 involve Douglas DC3C airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 60 service difficulty reports on Douglas DC3C 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 DC3C 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
144 mph

DC3C aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N115U1944Oshkosh, WIDec 18, 2020
N138FS1942Davie, FLJul 5, 2019
N147AZ1943Dallas, TXMay 28, 2015
N15SJ1944Farmingdale, NYOct 3, 2001
N161PR1944California, MDNov 4, 2019
N193DP1942Salt Lake City, UTFeb 26, 2016
N249CM1943Crossville, TNMar 30, 2021
N272R1944Anchorage, AKMay 28, 2010
N305SF1944Spring Creek, NVAug 12, 2002
N345VJ1945Topeka, KSDec 23, 2022
N445871944Anchorage, AKJun 16, 2010
N473DC1942Wilmington, DEJun 16, 2022
N47E1943Bridgewater, VAJul 23, 2010
N47TB1944Dallas, TXSep 4, 2015
N47TF—Chino, CAJan 30, 2009
N486C—Henderson, NVJul 23, 2022
N502V1943Albuquerque, NMJun 27, 1967
N560PT1943Anchorage, AKJul 27, 2024
N574PT1950Kidron, OHMar 15, 2017
N578PT—Kidron, OHMay 8, 2019
N579PT1958Kidron, OHSep 23, 2019
N583V1944Midlothian, TXJun 27, 2018
N59314—Anchorage, AKMay 5, 2026
N62CC—Steamboat Springs, COSep 7, 2022
N65388—Las Vegas, NVDec 12, 2025

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