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N451CE

Cancelled 2020

Deregistered aircraft · 1953 Douglas C-118A · Pratt & Whitney R-2800 series

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Cancelled: February 11, 2020
Status when cancelled: Sale reported
Serial number: 43712
Year built: 1953
Type: Fixed wing multi engine
Engine: Reciprocating
Airworthiness: Standard, transport
Airworthiness date: June 27, 2002
Last registry action: December 16, 2019
Mode S code: A5760A
Owner when cancelled: Sale Reported
Location: Fairbanks, AK
Owner type: Individual

Airframe modelDouglas C-118ATCDS A19NM · ADs, bulletins and aircraft registered now Engine modelPratt & Whitney R-2800 seriesReciprocating

From the FAA registry file of October 29, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners’ street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

NTSB investigations · 1

Matched to this aircraft by N451CE and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

NTSB ANC19LA045Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBuckland, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate glidepath during the approach, which resulted in the airplane impacting rocks and dirt at the runway threshold, a separation of the right main landing gear, and a loss of directional control.Aug 1, 2019 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 1

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N451CE and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Accident 20190801013109ALanding: Touchdown · Candle, AKWith the PIC at the controls, after overflying RW20 at AK75, the aircraft remained in a normal traffic pattern to land RW20 at 1500' AGL. The aircraft began its descent while on base to final. While descending to land on short final, the aircraft's right main…Aug 1, 2019 · Destroyed

Service difficulty reports · 11

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

SDR FXGA201903141927Frame · crackedFUSELAGE FRAME REPAIR REPLACEMENT AT F/STA -29 LT SIDE. TO REPAIR CRACK ON FRAME REPAIR AT F/STA -29 ABOVE FWD DOOR HINGE. REMOVE AND REPLACE EXISTING REPAIR PER OVERHAUL MANUAL 11-4-8 AND 11-4-9.Mar 14, 2019 · N451CE · Doug C118A · Fuselage Main, Frame SDR FXGA201812240001Propeller · shearedEXCESSIVE VIBRATION ON #4 ENGINE NO OTHER INDICATION PRECAUTIONARY SHUTDOWN #4 ENGINE/ TWO BLADES WENT TO FEATHER THIRD BLADE STAYED IN LOW PITCH CONDITIONDec 21, 2018 · N451CE · Doug C118A · Propeller Feathering/Reversing SDR FXGA201811281827Skin · crackedCRACKED FUSELAGE SKIN UNDER COMM ANTENNA AT F/STA 348 BETWEEN STRINGER 1L AND 1R. CRACKED FUSELAGE SKIN UNDER NR 2 COMM ANTENNA AT F/STA 348 BETWEEN STRINGER 1L AND 1R. PERFORM SKIN REPAIR PER DC-6 A&B OHM FIGURE 12-22.Nov 28, 2018 · N451CE · Doug C118A · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin SDR FXGA20171208001Carburetor · leakingCOMING OUT OF REVERSE #1 ENGINE STARTED ON FIRE, UNABLE TO RESTART BLEW RIGHT SIDE CO2 BANKDec 7, 2017 · N451CE · Doug C118A · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines SDR FXGA201609151628Skin · corrodedCORRODED SKIN LAP JOINT AT BS 380 BETWEEN STRINGER 20R AND 21R. CORRODED SKIN LAP JOINT. CUT-OUT DAMAGE AND INSTALL REPAIR DOUBLER PER THE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN EAC EO 0502.Sep 12, 2016 · N451CE · Doug C118A · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin SDR FXGA201508141509Cap · crackedWING STRINGER CAP 21, CRACKED AT STATION 238R. REMOVE STRINGER CAP FROM STATION 230.5 TO 252.0. MANUFACTURE & INSTALL CAP STRINGER SPLICES IAW REPAIR SKETCH 891212002.Aug 14, 2015 · N451CE · Doug C118A · Wing, Longeron/Stringer SDR FXGA201508061513Cap · crackedWING STRINGER CAP 21, CRACKED AT STATION 242L. REMOVE STRINGER CAP FROM STATION 230.0 TO 250.0. MANUFACTURE & INSTALL CAP STRINGER SPLICES IAW REPAIR SKETCH 891212002.Aug 6, 2015 · N451CE · Doug C118A · Wing, Longeron/Stringer SDR FXGA201508061505Cap · crackedWING STRINGER CAP 18, CRACKED AT STATION 238L. REMOVED STRINGER CAP FROM STATION 232L TO 250L. MANUFACTURE & INSTALL STRINGER CAP & SPLICES IAW REPAIR SKETCH 891212002.Aug 6, 2015 · N451CE · Doug C118A · Wing, Longeron/Stringer SDR FXGA201508061506Cap · crackedNUMBER 2 MAIN TANK, OTBD LANDING DOUBLER CRACKED. REMOVE STRINGER CAP FROM STATION 230.0 TO 250.0. MANUFACTURE & INSTALL CAP STRINGER SPLICES IAW REPAIR SKETCH 891212002.Aug 6, 2015 · N451CE · Doug C118A · Wing, Longeron/Stringer SDR FXGA201508061508Cap · crackedWING STRINGER CAP 19, CRACKED AT STATION 238R & 244R. REMOVE STRINGER CAP FROM STATION 230.5 TO 252.0. MANUFACTURE & INSTALL CAP STRINGER SPLICES IAW REPAIR SKETCH 891212002.Aug 6, 2015 · N451CE · Doug C118A · Wing, Longeron/Stringer SDR FXGA20150605001Spar Cap · corrodedFORWARD UPPER WING SPAR CAP CORRODED AT WS 350L. REMOVE CORROSION & INSTALL REPAIR PARTS IAW SORM INC REPORT SI-43712WR100. THIS REPAIR IS BASED ON A REPAIR PERFORMED ON N747CE SN 44661, APPROVED WITH FORM 8110-3 DATED SEPT 17 2008.Jun 5, 2015 · N451CE · Doug C118A · Wing Spar