# N4887C: Douglas DC-7B - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Douglas DC-7B](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-7b) (registry code 3021804, 102 seats) - Engine: [Wright 988TC18EA series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/wright-988tc18ea-series) (registry code 67016) - Data sheets: [TCDS 4A10](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/4A10) (The Boeing Company) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 45351 - Type: Fixed wing multi engine - Engine type: Reciprocating - Airworthiness: Restricted, agriculture and pest control - Airworthiness date: August 27, 1986 - Certificate issued: December 20, 2019 - Expires: December 31, 2029 - Mode S code: A609A1 - Registered owners: [Delta Air Transport Heritage Museum DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DELTA%20AIR%20TRANSPORT%20HERITAGE%20MUSEUM%20DBA), [Delta Flight Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DELTA%20FLIGHT%20MUSEUM) - Location: [Atlanta, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Atlanta) - Owner type: Corporation - Owner's area on the map: 33.6604° N, 84.3865° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 30354, within about 2 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=4887C - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4887C 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. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Wright 988TC18EA model are included. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 24 in force ### Matched by airframe (Douglas DC-7B) - [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 2004-22-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-22-01): Cargo restraint strap assemblies · Cargo restraint straps (Airline Container Manufacturing STC ST01004NY). Effective Dec 1, 2004 - [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 89-11-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/89-11-07): Main Landing Gear Fittings · Boeing DC-6, DC-6A, DC-6B and 6 more. Effective Jun 23, 1989 - [AD 67-13-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/67-13-02): Operating Limitations · Boeing DC-6, DC-6A, DC-6B and 6 more. Effective Dec 1, 1978 - [AD 74-24-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-24-09): Auxiliary Power Units · Airbus BAC 1-11 200 Series, BAC 1-11 400 Series, Auxiliary Power Units and 63 more. Effective Nov 19, 1975 - [AD 74-17-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-17-01): Regulator · Boeing 707-100 Long Body, 707-100B Long Body, 707-100B Short Body and 78 more. Effective Sep 16, 1974 - [AD 64-03-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/64-03-03): Blades · Boeing DC-6, DC-6A, DC-6B and 26 more. Effective Mar 1, 1964 - [AD 62-25-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/62-25-02): Main Landing Gear Shock Strut Cylinder · Boeing DC-6, DC-6A, DC-6B and 3 more - [AD 61-08-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/61-08-01): Fuel Transfer · Boeing DC-6, DC-6A, DC-6B and 3 more. Effective May 9, 1961 - [AD 61-06-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/61-06-03): Spar Caps · Boeing DC-7 and DC-7B - [AD 59-06-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/59-06-02): Landing Gear Orifice Check Valve · Boeing DC-7, DC-7B and DC-7C - [AD 59-02-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/59-02-02): Engine Cowling Alining · Boeing DC-7, DC-7B and DC-7C - [AD 58-15-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/58-15-01): Safety Belt Hook Assembly · Boeing DC-6, DC-6A, DC-6B and 3 more - [AD 58-11-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/58-11-01): Nose Wheel Retract Link · Boeing DC-6, DC-6A, DC-6B and 3 more - [AD 57-16-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/57-16-03): Elevator Tab Pushrod · Boeing DC-7, DC-7B and DC-7C - [AD 57-16-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/57-16-02): Rudder Tab Push-Pull Tube · Boeing DC-7, DC-7B and DC-7C - [AD 57-03-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/57-03-03): Micronic Filter Cover · Boeing DC-7, DC-7B, DC-7C and 16 more - [AD 57-03-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/57-03-02): Fuel Strainer Screen · Boeing DC-7, DC-7B, DC-7C and 15 more - [AD 55-20-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/55-20-02): Wing Skin Heat Shields · Boeing DC-7, DC-7B and DC-7C - [AD 55-15-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/55-15-05): Propeller Feathering Lines · Boeing DC-7, DC-7B and DC-7C - [AD 55-11-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/55-11-01): Nose Gear Yoke End Fitting · Boeing DC-6, DC-6A, DC-6B and 3 more ### Matched by engine (Wright 988TC18EA series) None in force. ### Historical (superseded or no longer in force) - [AD 74-08-09 R2](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-08-09-R2) (historical): Waste Receptacles · Aero Spacelines 377, 377MG, 377SGT and 268 more. Effective Jul 29, 1996 ## 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 N4887C. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to N4887C. ## Reports on N4887C not matched to an aircraft (1) They name N4887C, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft. - [Incident 19810413030459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810413030459I), Apr 13, 1981: Lkheed 1011* (N4887C), New Orleans, LA. Engine shutdown shortly after takeoff; flight returned to airport. Maintenance found metal in engine. ## Service difficulty reports None filed for this aircraft. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (52, first 50) Approved for this aircraft's airframe or engine model, in force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do. ### Approved for the airframe (Douglas DC-7B) - [STC SA2622NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2622NM): Installation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in landing/taxi system. (767-200 B17) (DHC-8 101). Precise Flight Inc - [STC SA863EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA863EA): Incorporation of DME Corporation emergency evacuation slide lighting system. Astronics Luminescent Systems Inc - [STC ST02580AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02580AT): Lithium cell battery pack to replace currently approved alkaline battery pack used in escape slide emergency light system. Astronics Luminescent Systems Inc - [STC SA2709WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2709WE): Installation of 3000 gallon external retardant tanks under the fuselage at the wing center section. United Aeronautical Corporation - [STC SA3015WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3015WE): Installation of LH and RH upper viewing windows above side cockpit windows. United Aeronautical Corporation - [STC ST334CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST334CH): Installation of Superflite 102 fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc - [STC SA364SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA364SO): Cockpit voice recorder. Delta Airlines Inc. Lists DC-7 Series - [STC SA1369GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1369GL): Surrendered and incorporated into STC ST334CH. Cooper Aviation Supply Company, Inc - [STC SA02168AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02168AK): Installation of hourmeter airspeed switch. For unpressurized aircraft only. Pressurized aircraft must have pressurization system deactivated. Avalaska Inc - [STC SA2047SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2047SO): Installation of an unpressurized aft cargo door. Aeronautical Engineers, Inc - [STC SA3102NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3102NM): Installation of military model R-3350-42 (STC SE2004NM) or R-3350-93 (STC No. SE2007NM) engines. Tulare Aircraft Service - [STC SA1351WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1351WE): Replace existing fabric on wings, fuselage, empennage, and/or control surfaces, with Ceconite101 material. (262A Series -12). Ceconite Inc - [STC ST484SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST484SO): Installation of cargo restraining bulkhead. Aeronautical Engineers, Inc - [STC ST631SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST631SO): Installation of loading and restraint system for palletized cargo. Jet Avion Corp - [STC SA470CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA470CE): Installation of Fairchild cockpit voice recorder Model A-100. Universal Airlines, Inc - [STC SA493SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA493SW): Installation of 104-passenger interior arrangement. American Airlines Inc - [STC SA103WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA103WE): Interior arrangement for 104 passengers. Camaero Inc. Lists DC-7 Series - [STC SA1068WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1068WE): Interior arrangement. California Airmotive Corporation. Lists DC-7 Series - [STC SA1075WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1075WE): AVQ9 radar altimeter, APN9 Loran receiver, AT144 HF transmitter and AR144 HF receiver. California Airmotive Corporation. Lists DC-7 Series - [STC SA10SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10SO): Provisioned for installation of10,000 pound military pallet. Pan American World Airways Inc. Lists DC-7 Series - [STC SA1361WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1361WE): Fairchild Industrial Products Model A100, cockpit voice recorder system. Saturn Airways Inc. Lists DC-7 Series - [STC SA176NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA176NW): Installation of Fairchild Andover Model 204 auxiliary power unit for ground use only. Butler Aircraft Co. Lists DC-7 Series - [STC SA214WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA214WE): Passenger interior arrangements and cargo interior. Pacific Airmotive Corp. Lists DC-7 Series - [STC SA23SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA23SO): Observer's seat fuselage Station 55. Riddle Airlines Inc. Lists DC-7 Series - [STC SA294WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA294WE): Door in floor for cabin access. AiResearch Aivation Service Co. Lists DC-7 Series - [STC SA3-311](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3-311): Wheels 150741-1 and/or 150741-5 and brake assembly 150835-5. Bendix Aviation Corporation. Lists DC-7 Series - [STC SA30SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA30SO): Two emergency exits at stations437.9 - 460.5 from Type IV to Type III modified. Riddle Airlines Inc. Lists DC-7 Series - [STC SA314WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA314WE): Passenger interior arrangements and cargo interior for operation of aircraft at 106,400 pounds zero fuel weight. Pacific Airmotive Corp. Lists DC-7 Series - [STC SA35SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA35SO): Access hole in horizontal stabilizer. Riddle Airlines Inc. Lists DC-7 Series - [STC SA4-124](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-124): Station 122 bulkhead. Pan American World Airways Inc. Lists DC-7 Series - [STC SA4-255](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-255): Aft cabin lounge. AiResearch Aivation Service Co. Lists DC-7 Series - [STC SA4-328](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-328): Step kit added to fore and aft cargo door. National Aircraft Corp. Lists DC-7 Series - [STC SA4-329](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-329): Step kit added to fore and aft cargo door. National Aircraft Corp. Lists DC-7 Series - [STC SA4-330](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-330): Step kit added to fore and aft cargo door. National Aircraft Corp. Lists DC-7 Series - [STC SA4-355](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-355): Interior modification coach to mixed class. AiResearch Aivation Service Co. Lists DC-7 Series - [STC SA4-405](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-405): Interior modification to mixed class. AiResearch Aivation Service Co. Lists DC-7 Series - [STC SA4-442](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-442): Modification of communication equipment to provide navigator station. American Airlines Inc. Lists DC-7 Series - [STC SA4-507](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-507): Deterjet DJ1025 valve in place of Wright torquemeter booster pump upper housing per STC SEW-10. Pan American World Airways Inc. Lists DC-7 Series - [STC SA4-54](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-54): Passenger/cargo interior arrangement configurations. Pan American World Airways Inc. Lists DC-7 Series - [STC SA4-91](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-91): One 4-piece divan left-hand side inboard facing and one 2-place divan right-hand side aft facing from Station 891 aft to pressure dome. AiResearch Aivation Service Co. Lists DC-7 Series - [STC SA425WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA425WE): Single Federal (ITT) Type AFN3544 distance measuring equipment system. American Airlines Inc. Lists DC-7 Series - [STC SA500EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA500EA): Installation of microvision operational all-weather landing system. Bendix Corporation. Lists DC-7 Series - [STC SA588WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA588WE): Ceconite 101 covering of rudder. Cooper Engineering Corporation. Lists DC-7 Series - [STC SA600SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA600SO): Cockpit voice recording system. Airlift Intl Inc. Lists DC-7 Series - [STC SA602WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA602WE): 99-passenger interior arrangement modification including floor structure. Aircraft Investors. Lists DC-7 Series - [STC SA656WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA656WE): Interior modification for 98 occupants. California Airmotive Corporation. Lists DC-7 Series - [STC SA724WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA724WE): Interior arrangement modification for 89 and 99 passengers and installation of modified navigator's seat. Intl Aerodyne Inc. Lists DC-7 Series - [STC SA76EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA76EA): Radome assembly 3016. Chamberlain Aviation Inc. Lists DC-7 Series - [STC SA89SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA89SO): Oil separator B-300-1. Air Carrier Eng Service Inc. Lists DC-7 Series - [STC ST651SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST651SO): Installation of cargo transportation pallet and new assemblies (Heath Techna P/N AC-10195) pallet w/AC-10197 net, or AC-10194 pallet w/AC-10196 net. Heath Tecna Corporation All 52: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4887C/stcs.md ## Related - Other Douglas DC-7B aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-7b/aircraft.md - The Wright 988TC18EA series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/wright-988tc18ea-series.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.