# N9796N: 1952 Douglas R4D-8

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Douglas R4D-8](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-r4d-8) (registry code 3023693, 32 seats)
- Engine: [Wright R-1820 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/wright-r-1820-series) (registry code 67020)
- Serial number: 43375
- Year built: 1952
- Type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Engine type: Turbo-prop
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date: July 18, 1991
- Certificate issued: May 22, 2019
- Expires: May 31, 2029
- Mode S code: ADA84B
- Registered owner: [Fourrier Foundation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FOURRIER%20FOUNDATION%20INC)
- Location: [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 32.7883° N, 96.7996° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 75201, within about a mile (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=9796N
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9796N

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 R-1820 model are included.

## 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

### Matched by engine (Wright R-1820 series)

None in force.

## 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 N9796N.

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

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 20110422010569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110422010569I), Apr 22, 2011: Douglas R4D-8 (N9796N), Honolulu, HI, Minor damage. All preflight checks, engine start & ground run-ups conducted were normal. 12 seconds after takeoff: #1 tach went to 3500 RPM, #1 map dropped to 42". Oil PSI,…
- [Incident 20041126029729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041126029729I), Nov 26, 2004: Doug DC3 (N9796N), Honolulu, HI. (-23) Right engine was shut down due to low oil pressure. The flight crew declared an emergency and landed without any further problems. Finding: oil pressure…

## Service difficulty reports (1)

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 2011FA0000266](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000266), Apr 22, 2011: ENGINE. MAKING METAL. ALL PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS COMPLETED, BOTH ENGINES STARTED NORMALLY, TAXI AND ENG PERFORMANCE CHECKS WERE ALL WITHIN LIMITS. BEFORE CLEARANCE TO TAKEOFF THE NR 1 ENG

## 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
- The Wright R-1820 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/wright-r-1820-series.md

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