# N28TN: 1952 Douglas R4D-8

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Douglas R4D-8](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-r4d-8) (registry code 3023693, 32 seats)
- Serial number: 43354
- Year built: 1952
- Type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Engine type: Turbo-prop
- Airworthiness: Standard, transport
- Airworthiness date: June 5, 2007
- Certificate issued: June 29, 2026
- Expires: June 30, 2033
- Mode S code: A2CD58
- Registered owner: [Dena'Ina Leasing Agency LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DENA'INA%20LEASING%20AGENCY%20LLC)
- Location: [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage)
- Owner type: LLC
- Owner's area on the map: 61.2181° N, 149.9003° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Anchorage, AK, within about 23 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=28TN
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28TN

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 7 in force

### Matched by airframe (Douglas R4D-8)

- [AD 2026-13-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-13-02): Navigation · Airbus Canada Limited Partnership 18, 49-46, 80-A and 555 more. Effective Jul 1, 2026
- [AD 2023-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-10-02): Indicating/Recording System, Navigation · Boeing 18, 23, 35 and 1,060 more. Effective May 26, 2023
- [AD 2011-12-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-12-01): Equipment/Furnishings · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 268 more. Effective Aug 1, 2011
- [AD 93-14-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-14-12): Crewmember Protective Breathing Equipment Units · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 201 more. Effective Sep 2, 1993
- [AD 92-06-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/92-06-15): Prevent Structural Failure Of Wings · Boeing DC3-G102, DC3-G102A, DC3-G103A and 15 more. Effective Apr 28, 1992
- [AD 90-05-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-05-08): Revise Inspection Program · Day, Gene C. R4D-8, R4D-8, R4D-8Z and 15 more. Effective Apr 19, 1990
- [AD 78-18-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-18-02): Elevator Control System · Day, Gene C. R4D-8, R4D-8, R4D-8Z and 15 more. Effective Sep 6, 1978

## Information bulletins (advisory) (1 in force)

- [SAIB NM-15-03](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-15-03): Flight Controls. Issued Nov 24, 2014

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N28TN.

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Incident 20211208022299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211208022299I), Dec 8, 2021: Douglas R4D-8 (N28TN), Anchorage, AK, Minor damage. Pilot stated that after takeoff from panc at 300AGL the right engine failed. Pilot then feathered the right propeller and requested to return to panc. Shortly…

## Service difficulty reports (2)

As reported by operators and repair stations. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

- [SDR 2026FA0000508](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000508), Jun 10, 2026: CYLINDER. SEPARATED. ON 6/9/26 ABOUT 1:00PM AKST, THE SUPER DC3 TAIL NUMBER N28TN WAS RETURNING TO ANCHORAGE WHEN THE #2 ENGINE FAILED. UPON INSPECTION THE #9 CYLINDER CRACKED AROUN
- [SDR 2021FA0000370](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021FA0000370), Dec 8, 2021: ENGINE. INOPERATIVE. AIRCRAFT DEPARTED FROM PANC TO PADQ. RIGHT HAND ENGINE LOST POWER AFTER TAKE OFF. HAD TO DIVERT TO PAMR AND LAND GEAR UP.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs)

None matched to this aircraft's models.

## Related

- Other Douglas R4D-8 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-r4d-8/aircraft.md

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