# Dehavilland DHC-3

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry codes: 2802412, 2800202, 2802414
- Manufacturer (registry): DEHAVILLAND
- Model: DHC-3
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Turbo-prop
- Seats: 11
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS A-815](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-815) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited
- Registered aircraft: 67
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/dehavilland-dhc-3

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. The FAA lists this model under more than one registry code, usually for different spellings of the maker. This page covers them all.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

- [AD 2025-17-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-17-08): Elevator Structure · Viking Air DHC-3. Effective Sep 29, 2025
- [AD 2023-22-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-22-17): Engine Mount Section · Viking Air DHC-3. Effective Jan 19, 2024
- [AD 2023-18-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-18-03): Flight Control System · Viking Air DHC-3. Effective Oct 24, 2023
- [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 2022-21-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-21-51): Elevator Structure · Viking Air DHC-3. Effective Dec 1, 2022
- [AD 2022-05-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-05-11): Wing Structure · Viking Air DHC-3. Effective Apr 13, 2022
- [AD 2021-24-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-24-18): Wing Structure · Viking Air DHC-3. Effective Jan 24, 2022
- [AD 2018-21-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-21-02): Wings · Viking Air DHC-3. Effective Nov 28, 2018
- [AD 2016-10-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-10-03): Leveling and Weighing · Viking Air DHC-3. Effective May 31, 2016
- [AD 2015-24-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-24-02): Wings · Viking Air DHC-3. Effective Jan 4, 2016
- [AD 2014-17-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-17-01): Stabilizers · Viking Air DHC-3. Effective Sep 16, 2014
- [AD 2011-18-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-18-11): Flight Controls · Viking Air DHC-3. Effective Oct 3, 2011
- [AD 2011-12-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-12-02): Placards and Markings · Viking Air DHC-3 with STC SA09866SC. Effective Jun 2, 2011
- [AD 2008-12-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-12-12): Ignition connector plug · Viking Air DHC-2 Mk.I, DHC-2 Mk.II and DHC-3. Effective Jul 23, 2008
- [AD 2005-25-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-25-08): Electronic Flight Information System (EFIS) · B-N Group BN-2A, 172, 180 and 22 more. Effective Jan 23, 2006
- [AD 2005-01-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-01-19): Mode S transponders · GARMIN International GTX 330D, GTX 330, GTX 33D and 830 more. Effective Feb 23, 2005
- [AD 2004-24-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-24-10): Heating blankets on  P3 and PY pneumatic lines · Viking Air DHC-3. Effective Jan 6, 2005
- [AD 2004-24-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-24-01): Elevator servo tab assembly · Viking Air DHC-3. Effective Dec 28, 2004
- [AD 2004-05-01 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-05-01-R1): Elevator servo-tab · Viking Air DHC-3. Effective May 25, 2004
- [AD 98-18-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-18-08): Voltage Regulator, Voltage-Ammeter Gauge, and Auxiliary Bus Systems · Viking Air DHC-3 with STC SA3777NM. Effective Oct 10, 1998
- [AD 96-09-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-09-04): Tailplane Main Rib Forward & Lower Flanges · Viking Air DHC-3. Effective May 17, 1996
- [AD 92-08-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/92-08-08): Fuel Condition Lever Lock · Viking Air DHC-3. Effective May 18, 1992
- [AD 88-15-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-15-08): Utility Seat Forward Leg · Viking Air DHC-3. Effective Aug 27, 1988
- [AD 86-16-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-16-12): Elevator Pushrod Inspection · Viking Air DHC-3. Effective Aug 15, 1986
- [AD 83-04-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/83-04-05): Control Column Lower Assembly · Viking Air DHC-3. Effective Mar 1, 1983
- [AD 83-02-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/83-02-01): Wing Strut Tiebar · Viking Air DHC-3. Effective Feb 3, 1983
- [AD 76-08-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-08-05): Various Modifications · Viking Air DHC-3. Effective Apr 29, 1976
- [AD 56-17-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/56-17-02): Flap Control Restriction · Viking Air DHC-3

Historical (superseded or no longer in force):

- [AD 2022-23-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-23-08) (historical): Elevator Structure · Viking Air DHC-3. Effective Nov 2, 2022
- [AD 2011-05-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-05-02) (historical): Flight Controls · Viking Air DHC-3 with STC SA01059SE. Effective Mar 31, 2011
- [AD 2004-21-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-21-06) (historical): Firewall Connector Plugs Lockwire Security · Viking Air DHC-3, DHC-2 Mk.I and DHC-2 Mk.II. Effective Dec 6, 2004
- [AD 2004-05-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-05-01) (historical): Elevator servo-tab · Viking Air DHC-3. Effective Apr 20, 2004

## Information bulletins (advisory) (2)

- [SAIB 2023-05](https://openairdocs.org/saib/2023-05): Horizontal Stabilizer Actuator. Issued Mar 28, 2023
- [SAIB CE-13-18](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-13-18): Ice and Rain Protection; Reduced Visibility Flying in Rain or Mist. Issued Mar 8, 2013

## Registered aircraft (67, first 50)

- [N100BW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N100BW): [Talkeetna Air Taxi Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TALKEETNA%20AIR%20TAXI%20INC), [Talkeetna, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Talkeetna), built 1954, S/N 58
- [N1018B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1018B): [Summit Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SUMMIT%20LEASING%20LLC), [Kenai, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Kenai), built 1960, S/N 392
- [N104BM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N104BM): [Porter Jeanne G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PORTER%20JEANNE%20G), [Homer, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Homer), built 1956, S/N 118
- [N116TL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N116TL): [Tordrillo Mountain Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TORDRILLO%20MOUNTAIN%20AVIATION%20LLC), [New York, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/New%20York), built 1956, S/N 174
- [N125KD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N125KD): [Jb Leasing Co LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JB%20LEASING%20CO%20LLC), [Kenai, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Kenai), built 1962, S/N 436
- [N150BA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N150BA): [Kenai River Xpress LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KENAI%20RIVER%20XPRESS%20LLC), [Soldotna, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Soldotna), built 1953, S/N 15
- [N17689](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17689): [Rjf Holdings LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RJF%20HOLDINGS%20LLC), [Rcho Sta Marg, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Rcho%20Sta%20Marg), built 1961, S/N 431
- [N205RC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N205RC): [Talkeetna Air Taxi Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TALKEETNA%20AIR%20TAXI%20INC), [Talkeetna, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Talkeetna), S/N 201
- [N226UT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N226UT): [Otters R US LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OTTERS%20R%20US%20LLC), [Chitina, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Chitina), built 1957, S/N 226
- [N252TA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N252TA): [Talon Air Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TALON%20AIR%20SERVICE%20INC), [Soldotna, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Soldotna), built 1958, S/N 252
- [N254AW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N254AW): [Destination Alaska Air Service LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DESTINATION%20ALASKA%20AIR%20SERVICE%20LLC), [Homer, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Homer), built 1957, S/N 254
- [N2899J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2899J): [Rustair Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RUSTAIR%20INC), [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage), built 1961, S/N 425
- [N292PM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N292PM): [Single Otter Leasing Two LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SINGLE%20OTTER%20LEASING%20TWO%20LLC), [Ketchikan, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Ketchikan), S/N 292
- [N2YV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2YV): [Talkeetna Air Taxi Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TALKEETNA%20AIR%20TAXI%20INC), [Talkeetna, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Talkeetna), built 1957, S/N 207
- [N3125N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3125N): [Katmai Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KATMAI%20AIR%20LLC), [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage), built 1960, S/N 394
- [N3125S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3125S): [Mountain Pt Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOUNTAIN%20PT%20LEASING%20LLC), [Ketchikan, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Ketchikan), built 1960, S/N 407
- [N320KT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N320KT): [Rustair Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RUSTAIR%20INC), [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage), built 1956, S/N 73
- [N3324T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3324T): [Blue Aircraft LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BLUE%20AIRCRAFT%20LLC), [Ketchikan, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Ketchikan), built 1957, S/N 205
- [N336AK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N336AK): [Dh Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DH%20LEASING%20LLC), [Juneau, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Juneau), built 1958, S/N 333
- [N337AK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N337AK): [Dh Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DH%20LEASING%20LLC), [Juneau, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Juneau), built 1961, S/N 418
- [N338AK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N338AK): [Dh Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DH%20LEASING%20LLC), [Juneau, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Juneau), built 1958, S/N 262
- [N339AK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N339AK): [Dh Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DH%20LEASING%20LLC), [Juneau, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Juneau), built 1965, S/N 454
- [N379PM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N379PM): [Single Otter Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SINGLE%20OTTER%20LEASING%20LLC), [Ketchikan, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Ketchikan), built 1961, S/N 379
- [N413JP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N413JP): [Bald Mountain Air Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BALD%20MOUNTAIN%20AIR%20SERVICE%20INC), [Homer, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Homer), built 1958, S/N 314
- [N424KT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N424KT): [Rustair Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RUSTAIR%20INC), [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage), built 1958, S/N 338
- [N435B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N435B): [Single Otter Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SINGLE%20OTTER%20LEASING%20LLC), [Ketchikan, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Ketchikan), built 1956, S/N 183
- [N43SP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N43SP): [Samaritans Purse](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SAMARITANS%20PURSE), [Boone, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Boone), built 1956, S/N 140
- [N443CB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N443CB): [Katmai Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KATMAI%20AIR%20LLC), [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage), built 1960, S/N 387
- [N491K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N491K): [Katmai Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KATMAI%20AIR%20LLC), [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage), built 1962, S/N 434
- [N49AW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N49AW): [Summit Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SUMMIT%20LEASING%20LLC), [Kenai, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Kenai), built 1958, S/N 310
- [N50KA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N50KA): [Kenmore Air Harbor LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KENMORE%20AIR%20HARBOR%20LLC), [Kenmore, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Kenmore), built 1956, S/N 221
- [N510PR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N510PR): [Talkeetna Air Taxi Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TALKEETNA%20AIR%20TAXI%20INC), [Talkeetna, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Talkeetna), S/N 250
- [N51441](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N51441): [Sunset Holdings LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SUNSET%20HOLDINGS%20LLC), [Ketchikan, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Ketchikan), built 1960, S/N 409
- [N528SW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N528SW): [Mountain Pt Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOUNTAIN%20PT%20LEASING%20LLC), [Ketchikan, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Ketchikan), S/N 28
- [N5322G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5322G): [Darden Tyson B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DARDEN%20TYSON%20B), [Wasilla, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Wasilla), S/N 128
- [N560TR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N560TR): [Jespersen Aircraft Services Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JESPERSEN%20AIRCRAFT%20SERVICES%20INC), [Bettles Field, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Bettles%20Field), built 1956, S/N 141
- [N56249](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N56249): [4 Star Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/4%20STAR%20AVIATION%20INC), [Jefferson City, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Jefferson%20City), S/N 4656
- [N565TA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N565TA): [Talkeetna Air Taxi Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TALKEETNA%20AIR%20TAXI%20INC), [Talkeetna, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Talkeetna), built 1954, S/N 46
- [N606KA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N606KA): [Kenmore Air Harbor LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KENMORE%20AIR%20HARBOR%20LLC), [Kenmore, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Kenmore), built 1954, S/N 37
- [N6281](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6281): [Jb Leasing Company LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JB%20LEASING%20COMPANY%20LLC), [Kenai, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Kenai), S/N 376
- [N63354](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N63354): [Red Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RED%20LEASING%20LLC), [Juneau, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Juneau), built 1953, S/N 30
- [N636KT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N636KT): [Rustair Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RUSTAIR%20INC), [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage), S/N 451
- [N6868B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6868B): [Doyon Air Transport LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DOYON%20AIR%20TRANSPORT%20LLC), [Ketchikan, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Ketchikan), built 1958, S/N 274
- [N703TH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N703TH): [Munich Hans W DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MUNICH%20HANS%20W%20DBA), [Yakutat, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Yakutat), built 1966, S/N 456
- [N707KA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N707KA): [Kenmore Air Harbor LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KENMORE%20AIR%20HARBOR%20LLC), [Kenmore, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Kenmore), S/N 106
- [N708KA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N708KA): [Jb Leasing Company LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JB%20LEASING%20COMPANY%20LLC), [Kenai, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Kenai), built 1954, S/N 59
- [N709KA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N709KA): [Kenmore Air Harbor LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KENMORE%20AIR%20HARBOR%20LLC), [Kenmore, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Kenmore), built 1960, S/N 410
- [N724FH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N724FH): [Emerald Air Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EMERALD%20AIR%20SERVICE%20INC), [Homer, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Homer), built 1958, S/N 267
- [N727FH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N727FH): [Emerald Air Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EMERALD%20AIR%20SERVICE%20INC), [Homer, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Homer), built 1958, S/N 307
- [N727KT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N727KT): [Rustair Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RUSTAIR%20INC), [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage), built 1961, S/N 419

All 67: https://openairdocs.org/model/dehavilland-dhc-3/aircraft.md

## NTSB investigations (62, newest 50)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB WPR26LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA274), Jul 24, 2026: Dehavilland DHC-3 (N709KA), Eastsound, WA, destroyed, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB ANC26LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA067), Jul 3, 2026: Dehavilland DHC-3 (N424KT), Denali National Park, AK, substantial damage, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB ERA26LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA172), Apr 11, 2026: Dehavilland DHC-3 (N708KA), Dry Tortugas, FL, substantial damage, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB DCA22MA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA22MA193), Sep 4, 2022: Dehavilland DHC-3 (N725TH), Freeland, WA, destroyed, 10 fatal. Probable cause: The in-flight unthreading of the clamp nut from the horizontal stabilizer trim actuator barrel due to a missing lock ring, which resulted in the horizontal stabilizer moving to an extreme…
- [NTSB CEN22LA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA372), Jul 28, 2022: Dehavilland DHC-3 (N320KT), Talkeetna, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a ditch.
- [NTSB ANC22LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA035), May 24, 2022: Dehavilland DHC-3 (N703TH), Yakutat, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to determine the actual weight and balance of the airplane before departure, which resulted in the airplane being operated outside of the aft center of gravity limits and the…
- [NTSB ANC22LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA019), Feb 21, 2022: Dehavilland DHC-3 (N413JP), Deadhorse, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach path in flat light conditions, which resulted in landing short of the runway and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC21LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA094), Aug 21, 2021: Dehavilland DHC-3 (N560TR), Bettles, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The seizure of the engine during flight for undetermined reasons, which led to a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN19MA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19MA141), May 13, 2019: De Havilland DHC-3 (N959PA), Ketchikan, AK, substantial damage, 6 fatal. Probable cause: The inherent limitations of the see-and-avoid concept, which prevented the two pilots from seeing the other airplane before the collision, and the absence of visual and aural alerts from both…
- [NTSB ANC18FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18FA053), Jul 10, 2018: De Havilland DHC 3 (N3952B), Hydaburg, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's decision to continue the visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB ANC16LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16LA034), Jun 19, 2016: De Havilland DHC3 (N104BM), Homer, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: An in-flight collision with a bald eagle, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing.
- [NTSB ANC15FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15FA071), Sep 15, 2015: Dehavilland DHC 3T (N928RK), Iliamna, AK, substantial damage, 3 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's decision to depart in dark night, visual meteorological conditions over water, which resulted in his subsequent spatial disorientation and loss of airplane control. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB ANC15MA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15MA041), Jun 25, 2015: Dehavilland DHC-3 (N270PA), Ketchikan, AK, substantial damage, 9 fatal. Probable cause: (1) the pilot's decision to continue visual flight into an area of instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his geographic disorientation and controlled flight into terrain; and (2)…
- [NTSB ANC15LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15LA037), Jun 4, 2015: Dehavilland DHC-3T (N3125N), Skwentna, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The flutter failure of the right elevator servo tab due to the improper fabrication of the servo tab and maintenance personnel’s subsequent failure to detect anomalies with the servo tab.
- [NTSB ANC14LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14LA035), May 30, 2014: Dehavilland DHC-3T (N3125N), Homer, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The flutter failure of the right elevator servo tab due to the improper fabrication of the servo tab and maintenance personnel’s subsequent failure to detect anomalies with the servo tab.
- [NTSB DCA13MA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13MA121), Jul 7, 2013: Dehavilland DHC-3 (N93PC), Soldotna, AK, destroyed, 10 fatal. Probable cause: The operator's failure to determine the actual cargo weight, leading to the loading and operation of the airplane outside of the weight and center of gravity limits contained in the airplane flight…
- [NTSB ANC11FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11FA107), Sep 24, 2011: Dehavilland DHC-3T (N361TT), Kodiak, AK, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a tree during a low altitude maneuver and his failure to maintain control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s use of…
- [NTSB ANC11LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11LA048), May 28, 2011: Dehavilland DHC-3T (N87AW), Bettles Field, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for the landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB ANC10MA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10MA068), Aug 9, 2010: Dehavilland DHC-3 (N455A), Aleknagik, AK, substantial damage, 5 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's temporary unresponsiveness for reasons that could not be established from the available information. Contributing to the investigation's inability to determine exactly what occurred in…
- [NTSB ANC08CA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA065), Apr 28, 2008: de Havilland DHC-3 (N565TA), Talkeetna, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site, which resulted in an overload failure of the tail ski assembly during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC06LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA134), Sep 2, 2006: de Havilland DHC-3 (N3125N), Wainwright, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control, and subsequent collision with a ditch when the airplane departed the…
- [NTSB ANC06LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA103), Jul 31, 2006: de Havilland DHC-3 (N93356), Juneau, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance during approach, which resulted in the airplane impacting the surface of the water. Factors associated with the accident were the flat-light and…
- [NTSB SEA06LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA112), Jun 1, 2006: de Havilland DHC-3T (N606KA), Port Townsend, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's misjudgment of the airplane's height above the water during a precautionary landing which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing factors were glassy water conditions, fog, and the…
- [NTSB ANC05LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA110), Jul 28, 2005: de Havilland DHC-3 (N6868B), Ketchikan, AK, minor damage. Probable cause: An electrical arc on the exterior of a fuel pressure line that initiated a fuel leak and fire during cruise flight, which resulted in serious injuries to the pilot as he performed an emergency…
- [NTSB ANC04LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA098), Aug 28, 2004: de Havilland DHC-3 (N197TT), McGrath, AK, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision making, his continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Factors contributing to…
- [NTSB ANC03LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA021), Dec 28, 2002: de Havilland DHC-3 (N3904), Nikolai, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: An improper and undocumented major repair of the elevator torque tube support assembly by an unknown person, which resulted in an in-flight disconnection of the airplane's right elevator, and a…
- [NTSB ANC02LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA115), Sep 4, 2002: de Havilland DHC-3 (N335AK), Tenakee Springs, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's misjudgment of the airplane's speed/distance from a dock resulting in the airplane drifting into a wooden piling during a taxi from landing. A factor in the accident was the presence of a…
- [NTSB ANC01LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA138), Sep 7, 2001: de Havilland DHC-3 (N254AW), Cordova, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power during cruise due to the fracture of an engine cylinder exhaust valve.
- [NTSB ANC99LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA057), Apr 27, 1999: de Havilland DHC-3 (N3125N), Healy, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's selection of an unsafe/hazardous area for landing. Factors in the accident were the presence of a tail wind, the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind conditions, and a narrow…
- [NTSB ANC93FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93FA152), Aug 19, 1993: De Havilland DHC-3 (N321KA), Nikabuna Lake, AK, destroyed. Probable cause: FLUID, FUEL STARVATION AS A RESULT OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE OPERATOR'S INADEQUATE FLIGHT TIME AND FUEL UPLOAD RECORD KEEPING.
- [NTSB ANC92LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA109), Jul 22, 1992: De Havilland DHC-3 (N41755), Mcgrath, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE FIRE IN THE ENGINE ACCESSORY DRIVE ASSEMBLY. FACTOR WAS THE ROUGH AN UNEVEN FORCED LANDING AREA.
- [NTSB ANC90LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA184), Sep 23, 1990: De Havilland DHC-3 (N5322G), King Salmon, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRPLANE CONTROL DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL, AND FAILURE OF NOT ATTAINING AIRSPEED ON TAKEOFF.
- [NTSB ANC90LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA103), Jun 30, 1990: De Havilland DHC-3 (N17689), Beaver Village, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: MECHANICAL FAILURE OF AN EXHAUST ROCKER ARM.
- [NTSB ANC89LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA156), Sep 2, 1989: de Havilland DHC-3 (N17689), Sheenjek River, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO GO AROUND WHEN HE WAS UNABLE TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT AND HIS EXCESSIVE APPLICATION OF BRAKES DURING THE LANDING. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: THE DOWNDRAFT,…
- [NTSB ANC89IA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89IA099), Jun 20, 1989: De Havilland DHC-3 (N41755), Palmer, AK, incident, no damage. Probable cause: INADEQUATE LUBRICATION WHICH RESULTED IN THE FAILURE OF THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER'S TRIM ACTUATOR.
- [NTSB SEA89FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89FA036), Jan 15, 1989: de Havilland DHC-3 (N11250), Ketchikan, AK, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S INADVERTANT FLIGHT INTO IFR CONDITIONS AND THE STALL WHICH OCCURRED DURING THE TURN TO REVERSE COURSE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE SNOW CONDITIONS ENCOUNTERED.
- [NTSB SEA88LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA132), Jul 15, 1988: De Havilland DHC-3 (N55CX), Wrangell, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC88LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA066), Jun 2, 1988: De Havilland DHC-3 (N3125N), Eagle, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA87FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87FA015), Oct 29, 1986: de Havilland DHC-3 (N778L), San Juan, PR, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB ANC86LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA160), Sep 20, 1986: de Havilland DHC-3 (N83U), American River, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC85LAA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LAA05), Sep 11, 1985: de Havilland DHC-3 (N11250), Cape Douglas, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA85FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85FA034), Dec 19, 1984: de Havilland DHC-3 Turbo (N4247A), West Seattle, WA, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC85LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA014), Oct 28, 1984: de Havilland Otter DHC-3 (N2899J), Dan Creek, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC83IA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83IA007), Oct 27, 1982: de Havilland DHC-3 (N3904), Homer, AK, incident, minor damage
- [NTSB ANC82FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82FA081), Sep 1, 1982: de Havilland DHC-3 (N41755), Near Skwentna, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC81DA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC81DA076), Jul 4, 1981: Dehavilland DHC-3 (N98T), South Naknek, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC80FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC80FA081), Aug 3, 1980: Dehavnd Can DHC-3 (N433GR), Togiak, AK, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB ANC79DA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC79DA066), Jul 1, 1979: Dehavilland DHC-3 (N90575), Trail Creek, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC78FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC78FA059), Jul 22, 1978: Dehavilland DHC-3 (N26641), Kotzebue, AK, destroyed
- [NTSB FTW78FRG39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FRG39), May 10, 1978: Dehaviland DHC-3 (N5370G), Del Rio, TX, destroyed, 3 fatal

All 62: https://openairdocs.org/model/dehavilland-dhc-3/ntsb.md

## FAA accident and incident reports (94, newest 50)

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.

- [Accident 20260723012799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260723012799A), Jul 23, 2026: Dehavilland DHC-3 (N709KA), Eastsound, WA, Destroyed. This was a scheduled flight from kenmore's lake union seaplane base in seattle Washington to roche harbor in the san juan islands (kenmore air flight 140). At…
- [Incident 20260615008129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260615008129I), Jun 15, 2026: Dehavilland DHC-3 (N379PM), Key West, FL, Minor damage. DHC-3 seaplane with amphibious floats landed at keyw with the landing gear not extended.
- [Accident 20260411004119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260411004119A), Apr 11, 2026: Dehavilland DHC-3 (N708KA), Key West, FL, Substantial damage. Seaplane failed to takeoff at dry tortugas national park. The right float submerged during take off attempt and aircraft rolled right nose down into the water.
- [Incident 20250527004812I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250527004812I), May 27, 2025: Dehavilland DHC-3 (N339AK), Juneau, AK, Minor damage. On may 27, 2025, the pilot was scheduled to fly aircraft [privacy data omitted]. He arrived at the airport at the scheduled time and conducted a standard…
- [Incident 20250226002819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250226002819I), Feb 26, 2025: Dehavilland DHC-3 (N708KA), Key West, FL, Minor damage. [privacy data omitted] Was enroute to Key West airport around 11:30AM, approximately 6 miles from landing, when a bird hit the right-wing leading edge. Pilot…
- [Incident 20241004013939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241004013939I), Oct 4, 2024: Dehavilland DHC-3 (N76KA), Seattle, WA, Minor damage. On Friday October 4, 2024, [privacy data omitted] a DHC-3 aircraft, departed the Kenmore Air lake union dock (W55) in Seattle WA around 11:40 am local time for…
- [Accident 20220904020609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220904020609A), Sep 4, 2022: Dehavilland DHC-3 (N725TH), Mutiny Bay, WA, Destroyed, 10 fatal. During the examination of the airplane wreckage, the investigative team found that the clamp nut that attaches the top eye end and bearing assembly of the…
- [Accident 20220728007569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220728007569A), Jul 28, 2022: Dehavilland DHC-3 (N320KT), Talkeetna, AK, Substantial damage. Flightseeing flight returning to Talkeetna Airport with 8 passengers and one pilot. Upon landing, the MLG touched down without incident. As the aircraft slowed…
- [Accident 20220524007989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220524007989A), May 24, 2022: Dehavilland DHC-3T (N703TH), Yakutat, AK, Substantial damage. On 24 may 2022, DHC-3T N703TH departed Yakutat AK with cargo and 3 passengers. Pilot noted need for more forward trim on takeoff. Enroute pilot noted tail…
- [Accident 20220221000909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220221000909A), Feb 21, 2022: Dehavilland DHC-3 (N413JP), Umiat, AK, Substantial damage. Pilot filed a company VFR flight plan at approximately 0630 Alaska standard time. Flight departed deadhorse at 7 am headed to Umiat with 7 passengers. Pilot…
- [Incident 20211005014489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211005014489I), Oct 5, 2021: Dehavilland DHC-3 (N3324T), Ketchikan, AK, Minor damage. At approximately 1100 AKDT, during climb out, pilot experienced a runaway engine. The engine was shut off and an uneventful emergency landing was completed.…
- [Incident 20210917014479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210917014479I), Sep 17, 2021: Dehavilland DHC-3 (N75GE), Ambler, AK, Substantial damage. Pilot stated that he personally had flown in and out of gravel strip along river multiple times. Pilot stated that when he was landing on 1000 foot strip it…
- [Accident 20210821011419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210821011419A), Aug 21, 2021: Dehavilland DHC-3 (N560TR), Kobuk, AK, Substantial damage. For unknown reasons the aircrafts engines seized in flight resulting in an emergency landing on the tundra. Aircraft was recovered and further engine analysis…
- [Incident 20210624004399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210624004399I), Jun 24, 2021: Dehavilland DHC-3 (N435B), Key West, FL, No damage. Seaplane departed fort jefferson at 500FT experienced an engine failure and immediately landed safely in the water.
- [Incident 20210615004269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210615004269I), Jun 15, 2021: Dehavilland DHC-3 (N636KT), Talkeetna, AK, Minor damage. Aircraft tail wheel/ski detached inflight. Aircraft sustained minor damage to tail and rudder on landing. NTSB - an NTSB aeronautical engineer has reviewed the…
- [Incident 20200915014549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200915014549I), Sep 15, 2020: Dehavilland DHC-3 (N3125N), King Salmon, AK, Minor damage. 9/15/2020 This was initially reported as an accident. At 1027 am local Alaska time a DHC-3 beaver, N3125N, registered to [privacy data omitted] made an…
- [Accident 20190513016771A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190513016771A), May 13, 2019: Dehavilland DHC-3 (N959PA), Ketchikan, AK, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. ? On Monday, may 13, 2019 at approximately 1221 pm adt, two de havilland floatplanes collided eight miles northeast of Ketchikan, Alaska (george inlet) at an…
- [Accident 20180710009729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180710009729A), Jul 10, 2018: Dehavilland DHC-3 (N3952B), Hydaberg, AK, Destroyed. On July 10, 2018, about 0835 Alaska daylight time, a single-engine, turbine-powered, float-equipped de havilland DHC3T otter airplane, N3952B, sustained…
- [Accident 20160619024469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160619024469A), Jun 19, 2016: Dehavilland DHC-3 (N104BM), Homer, AK, Substantial damage. Aircraft struck an eagle while enroute at about 2500 feet and 10 miles northeast of the Homer-beluga lake seaplane base (5BL), Homer, Alaska. The two airline…
- [Incident 20160406003839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160406003839I), Apr 6, 2016: Dehavilland DHC-3 (N379PM), Key West, FL, Minor damage. DHC-3 seaplane right float came off aircraft when turning off runway 09 onto taxiway c.
- [Accident 20150915020359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150915020359A), Sep 15, 2015: Dehavilland OTTER DHC-3 (N928RK), Iliamna, AK, Destroyed, 3 fatal. A turbine otter with a Garrett conversion on floats from rainbow king lodge departed east wind lake in Iliamna with 9 passengers aboard at 0600. After takeoff…
- [Accident 20150604016319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150604016319A), Jun 4, 2015: Dehavilland OTTER DHC-3 (N3125N), Skwentna, AK, Substantial damage. June 4, 2015 approximately 1230 Alaska daylight time, a de havilland DHC-3 equipped with a Honeywell TPE331 turbine engine, experienced a vibration during…
- [Accident 20140530008689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140530008689A), May 30, 2014: Dehavilland OTTER DHC-3 (N3125N), Anchorage, AK, Minor damage. After level off in cruise flight at approximately 5000 feet MSL in VMC turbulence/rain the pilot reported that there was a brief period of vibration in the…
- [Incident 20130815017879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130815017879I), Aug 15, 2013: Dehavilland DHC-3 (N252TA), Kenai, AK, No damage. After normal takeoff from L85 and during climb thru 1900 ft engine and propellor assembly vibrated violently. Pilot shutdown engine, declared an emergency and…
- [Accident 20130707012909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130707012909A), Jul 7, 2013: Dehavilland DHC-3 (N93PC), Soldotna, AK, Destroyed, 10 fatal. The aircraft departed with the pilot and 9 passengers with an intended destination of big bear lodge. The aircraft was also carrying food and supplies being…
- [Incident 20130526009849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130526009849I), May 26, 2013: Dehavilland DHC-3 (N320KT), Talkeetna, AK, Minor damage. Aircraft started takeoff roll on rwy 36 with a left crosswind of 320 @ 5. With the tail off of the ground near rotation speed, the aircraft veered to the left…
- [Incident 20130517009269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130517009269I), May 17, 2013: Dehavilland DHC-3 (N435B), Cedar Key, FL, Minor damage. Pilot stated while cruising at 8500 feet they heard a thump and within 5 seconds the engine had seized. A normal water landing was made approximately 10 miles…
- [Accident 20110923023069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110923023069A), Sep 23, 2011: Dehavilland DHC-3 (N361TT), Kodiak, AK, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Information gained from an interview of a surviving passenger indicated the pilot was making an approach to heitman lake to go fishing after delivering cargo…
- [Accident 20110528025039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110528025039A), May 28, 2011: Dehavilland DHC-3 (N87AW), Bettles, AK, Substantial damage. The pilot stated; that after touchdown the aircraft drifted to the left, he corrected right, but had insufficent rudder and brake to straighten the aircraft…
- [Incident 20110316008779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110316008779I), Mar 16, 2011: Dehavilland OTTER DHC-3 (N3125N), Talkeetna, AK, Minor damage. Aircraft departed Z41 with 2000 lbs of cargo. Flew over Whiskey Bravo Strip (5 miles south lake puntilla), uneventful downwind, base, final and touchdown. No…
- [Incident 20100913044049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100913044049I), Sep 13, 2010: Dehavilland OTTER DHC-3 (N63354), Juneau, AK, Minor damage. Aircraft on landing, gear collapsed, Juneau, AK
- [Accident 20100809045749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100809045749A), Aug 9, 2010: Dehavilland DHC-3 (N455A), Aleknagik, AK, Destroyed, 5 fatal. N455A, a single engine, turbine-powred, amphibious float-equipped Dehavilland DHC-3T sustained substantial damage when it impacted mountainous, tree-covered…
- [Incident 20091207857339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091207857339I), Dec 7, 2009: Dehavilland DHC-3 (N565TA), Talkeetna, AK, No damage. While taxiing for take-off pilot hit and bent taxiway light stanchion with ski. No damage to aircraft.
- [Accident 20080428836009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080428836009A), Apr 28, 2008: Dhav DHC3 (N565TA), Talkeetna, AK, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot landed a ski-equipped DHC-3 otter in 4 feet of new snow on a glacier landing strip. During left hand taxiing turn the tail ski dropped into the…
- [Incident 20080221012259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080221012259I), Feb 21, 2008: Dhav DHC3 (N104BM), Teshekpuk Lake, AK, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot stated that after he made a normal landing and slowing to taxi speed, he switched the tail wheel from locked to electric steering, and attempted to…
- [Incident 20070611009709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070611009709I), Jun 11, 2007: Dhav DHC3 (N338AK), Juneau, AK, Minor damage. (-23) Operator reported N337AK tied up to the dock downtown N338AK was taxiing in, spooling down and struck 337'S spinner. N338AK prop sudden stoppage. Company…
- [Accident 20060902018599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060902018599A), Sep 2, 2006: Dhav DHC3 (N3125N), Wainwright, AK, Minor damage. (-23) Tailwheel locked in unsafe position for landing. PIC failed to recognize condition too late to take corrective action. Aircraft left the runway causing…
- [Accident 20060731020639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060731020639A), Jul 31, 2006: Dhav DHC3 (N93356), Slatecreekcove, AK, Substantial damage. (-23) On July 31, 2006, about 1130 hours Alaska daylight time, a float-equipped, de havilland DHC-3-T airplane, N93356 sustained substantial damage when it…
- [Accident 20060601008409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060601008409A), Jun 1, 2006: Dhav DHC3 (N606KA), Port Townsend, WA, Substantial damage. (-23) While enroute from seattle, (lake union), (W55) to victoria Canada, (ywh), kenmore air flight 310 made an unscheduled landing near Port Townsend, WA due…
- [Accident 20050728017669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050728017669A), Jul 28, 2005: Dhav DHC3 (N6868B), Ketchikan, AK, Minor damage. (-23) While enroute back to Ketchikan from a part 135 flight seeing tour, a fire erupted in the cockpit, mainly from the instrument panel. The aircraft was…
- [Accident 20040827024089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040827024089A), Aug 27, 2004: Dhav DHC3 (N197TT), Mcgrath, AK, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) On August 27, 2004, at approximately 1630 adt, N197TT a Dehavilland DHC-3, equipped with tundra tires, was destroyed on impact and post impact fire when…
- [Incident 20040512008429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040512008429I), May 12, 2004: Dhav DHC3 (N337AK), Juneau, AK, Minor damage. (-23) N337AK was in the process of docking (dock hand "grabbed the ropes") with the engine shut down when the dock handler slipped and fell and was not able to…
- [Incident 20040421005539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040421005539I), Apr 21, 2004: Dhav DHC3 (N929KT), Talkeetna, AK, Minor damage. (-23) The pilot stated the aircraft departed Talkeetna state airport for the purpose of an office of aircraft services check ride. The aircraft landed at the…
- [Accident 20021228035099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20021228035099A), Dec 28, 2002: Dhav DHC3 (N3904), Nicolai, AK, Destroyed. (-23) On December 30, 2002 DHC-3 (otter) crashed on landing at a remote lodge strip (amos lakes), approximately 40 miles north of farewell Alaska. As of this…
- [Accident 20020904024579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020904024579A), Sep 4, 2002: Dhav DHC3 (N335AK), Tenakee Springs, AK, Minor damage. (-23) While docking float plane, the current of water caused aircraft to get away from pilot and minor damage to aileron and wing tip.
- [Accident 20010907039259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010907039259A), Sep 7, 2001: Dhav DHC3 (N254AW), Cordova, AK, Substantial damage. (-23) Emergency landing enroute due to power loss. Pilot heard loud bang from engine, engine began running rough, pilot tried to reach suitable landing area…
- [Incident 20000929021969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000929021969I), Sep 29, 2000: Dhav DHC3 (N357AS), Burlington, WA, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot was taxiing into tiedown area when left wing tip struck a truck parked on the ramp.
- [Incident 20000623034099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000623034099I), Jun 23, 2000: Dhav DHC3 (N3125S), Seattle, WA, Minor damage. (-23)Ground crew untied aircraft N3152S as pilot was starting engine to leave the dock for take-off from lake union. A gust of wind from the starboard side of…
- [Incident 20000603027829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000603027829I), Jun 3, 2000: Dhav DHC3 (N50KA), Bullhead City, AZ, Minor damage. (-23)On departure from ifp airport, pilot raised landing gear on amphibious floats and heard a "pop" noise. Aircraft had an unsafe landing gear indication.…
- [Incident 19990614032929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990614032929I), Jun 14, 1999: Dhav DHC3 (N511BW), Thorne Bay, AK. (-23) Local tracking number IAL0519990010. Upgraded from occurance (OAL0519990011) on 9/21/1999.

All 94: https://openairdocs.org/model/dehavilland-dhc-3/incidents.md

## Service difficulty reports (394, newest 50)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR 2026FA0000655](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000655), Aug 19, 2026: IGNITION SWITCH. FAILED. AUTO IGNTION SWITCH FAILURE. SWITCH FAILED INTERNALLY.
- [SDR 2026F00175](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026F00175), Aug 13, 2026: IGNITER. BURNED. IGNITORS BURN THROUGH TO ELECTRICAL LEAD WITHIN 100 HOURS OF USE. HOT TURBINE COMBUSTION GASES ESCAPE THROUGH IGNITOR BODY TO BURN CONNECTION AND IGITOR LEAD. L
- [SDR 2026FA0000610](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000610), Jul 29, 2026: FORK. CRACKED. CRACKED TAIL LANDING GEAR FORK PART NUMBER C3UT85-3 . CRACK IN CRITICAL AREA OF FORK WHERE FAILURE COULD CAUSE MAJOR DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT DURING TAKE OFF OR LANDI
- [SDR 2026FA0000487](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000487), Jun 5, 2026: BOLT. SHEARED. PILOT REPORTED ON PREFLIGHT THAT THE RH MAIN SKI BOLT WAS LOOSE AND SUSPECTED BROKEN. INSPECTED AND VERIFIED THE MAIN SKI ATTACH BOLT C3US156-3 WAS BROKEN.
- [SDR 2024F00294](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024F00294), Nov 19, 2024: BREATHER TUBE. MISROUTED. SMOKE IN CABIN. CORRECTIVE ACTION: FOUND ENGINE BREATHER TUBE MIS-ROUTED CAUSING BREATHER VAPORS TO ENTER THE LOWER FUSELAGE.
- [SDR 2023FA0000098](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000098), Feb 22, 2023: INTAKE DUCT. FROZEN. ENGINE IS A PT6A-34, VASAR STC FOR THE PRATT AND WHITNEY TURBINE. PILOT REPORTED A SURGE IN THE ENGINE DURING TAKEOFF AND A POWER LOSS. THE ENGINE RECOVERED QUI
- [SDR 2022F00374](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022F00374), Sep 29, 2022: ATTACH BOLT. CRACKED. MLG SKI ATTACH BOLT CRACKED AND DEFORMED.
- [SDR 2022FA0000508](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000508), Sep 15, 2022: SPAR. CRACKED. LEFT ELEVATOR SERVO TAB SPAR ON ELEVATOR AT HINGE ATTACH POINT CRACKED.
- [SDR 2021F00302](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021F00302), Oct 19, 2021: FUEL CONTROL. FAILED. FUEL CONTROL PERFORMED AN COMMANDED ACCELERATION, OVERSPEED GOVERNOR STOPPED THE OVERSPEED FROM HAPPENING.
- [SDR ERHA2021062300182](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ERHA2021062300182), Jun 15, 2021: TAIL WHEEL. DETACHED. TAILWHEEL ASSEMBLY PN-C3UT144-9 BROKE FREE FROM THE AIRFRAME JUST AFTER TAKE OFF. THE TAILWHEEL ATTACH BOLT HAD BEEN REPAIRED.
- [SDR CA190709014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190709014), Jun 11, 2019: FUEL CONTROL. MALFUNCTIONED. (CAN) PILOT APPLIED REVERSE POWER TO BACK AWAY FROM THE DOCK. WHEN THE POWER LEVER WAS MOVED BACK TO THE IDLE POSITION, THE ENGINE ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLED. PIL
- [SDR CA190412006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190412006), Apr 10, 2019: DUCT. CRACKED. (CAN) DURING A REGULARLY SCHEDULED BORESCOPE INSPECTION, DAMAGE WAS NOTED ON THE LARGE EXIT DUCT (LED). UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, A CRACK WAS FOUND ON THE INNER 
- [SDR CA190412007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190412007), Apr 10, 2019: ENGINE. DAMAGED. (CAN) DURING A NON-SCHEDULED HOT SECTION INSPECTION, THE BOLTS (PART NUMBER MS9574-06) SECURING THE CONTAINMENT RING TO POWER TURBINE VANE RING AT FLANGE D WERE
- [SDR CA190227016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190227016), Feb 24, 2019: FUEL CONTROL. FAILED. (CAN) TO INITIATE DESCENT FOR LANDING, THE PILOT BROUGHT BACK THE POWER. AS THE POWER LEVER WAS BROUGHT BACK, POWER (INDICATED AND ACTUAL) STOPPED REDUCING AROU
- [SDR CA190307019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190307019), Feb 16, 2019: FUEL CONTROL. MALFUNCTIONED. (CAN) PILOT REPORTED THAT THE AIRCRAFT WAS NOT MAKING MAX POWER. ENGINE GROUND RUNS WERE CARRIED OUT AND WAS UNABLE TO OBTAIN MAX NG. ALSO, THE NG WAS NOT STABL
- [SDR TQOA2019F00035](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TQOA2019F00035), Jul 30, 2018: BEARING. DESTROYED. PILOT REPORTED THAT HE HAD DIFFICULTY MOVING THE RUDDER SO THE PILOT DECLARED AN EMERGENCY LANDING AND LANDING SAFELY. WHILE INSPECTING THE RUDDER SYSTEM, THE B
- [SDR HNAA2016041800100](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HNAA2016041800100), Apr 15, 2016: BULB. INOPERATIVE. EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERATIVE AT 10DF SECOND RED LT. R & R BULB.
- [SDR CA160301016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA160301016), Feb 23, 2016: IGNITION LEAD. WORN. (CAN) DURING A REGULARLY SCHEDULED INSPECTION, THE LEFT HAND IGNITION LEAD, P/N CH53399-04, WAS FOUND TO BE WORN AT THE IGNITER ATTACHMENT END. THE LEAD HAD 509
- [SDR CA160225005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA160225005), Feb 21, 2016: IGNITION LEAD. FAILED. (CAN) DURING A REGULARLY SCHEDULED INSPECTION, THE LEFT HAND IGNITION LEAD, WAS FOUND TO BE WORN AT THE IGNITER ATTACHMENT END. THIS OPERATOR HAS HAD NUMEROUS P
- [SDR CA160202009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA160202009), Jan 31, 2016: CSU. FAILED. (CAN) CSU (PROPELLER GOVERNOR) ALLOWING PROPELLER RPM TO CHANGE WITH TORQUE CHANGES, AS POWER WAS ADVANCED OR RETARDED THE PROP RPM WOULD RISE OR FALL BY UP TO 
- [SDR CA151125015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA151125015), Nov 20, 2015: HINGE. DAMAGED. (CAN) AIRCRAFT WAS TAKING OFF FROM WATER. AT ABOUT 50 FT OF ALTITUDE, THE A/C UNEXPECTANTLY SANK AND INDUCED A LEFT HAND ROLL. THE PILOT TOOK ACTION TO MAINTAIN
- [SDR CA151110010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA151110010), Nov 8, 2015: IGNITION LEAD. DAMAGED. (CAN) DURING A REGULARLY SCHEDULED INSPECTION, THE LEFT HAND IGNITION LEAD, P/N CH53399-04, WAS FOUND TO BE WORN AT THE IGNITER ATTACHMENT END. THE LEAD HAD 389
- [SDR CA151022007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA151022007), Oct 21, 2015: IGNITION LEAD. WORN. (CAN) DURING A REGULARLY SCHEDULED INSPECTION, THE RIGHT HAND IGNITION LEAD, P/N CH53399-04, WAS FOUND TO BE WORN AT THE IGNITER ATTACHMENT END. THE TIP WAS BEN
- [SDR CA151014009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA151014009), Oct 9, 2015: G SWITCH. FAILED. (CAN) DURING THE ELT ANNUAL RECERTIFICATION, BENCH TESTING FOUND THAT THE G-SWITCH FAILED. THERE WERE ALSO TWO SCREWS WITH O - RINGS MISSING AND THE H-SHIELD WA
- [SDR CA150831008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150831008), Aug 26, 2015: IGNITION LEAD. BROKEN. (CAN) DURING A REGULARLY SCHEDULED INSPECTION, THE RIGHT HAND IGNITION LEAD WAS FOUND TO BE BROKEN AT THE IGNITER ATTACHMENT END. THE LEAD HAD A TSN OF 833.9 HO
- [SDR CA150818009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150818009), Aug 12, 2015: IGNITION LEAD. WORN. (CAN) DURING A REGULARLY SCHEDULED INSPECTION, BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT HAND IGNITION LEADS WERE FOUND TO BE WORN AT THE IGNITER ATTACHMENT ENDS.
- [SDR CA150831010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150831010), Aug 10, 2015: DUCT. CRACKED. (CAN) DURING A SCHEDULED HOT SECTION INSPECTION, THE LARGE EXIT DUCT (LED) WAS FOUND CRACKED IN MULTIPLE LOCATIONS ALONG THE OUTER SEAM WELD. THE TSO OF THE LED
- [SDR CA150629022](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150629022), Jun 28, 2015: MOTOR. FAILED. (CAN) WHEN NR 2 BOOST PUMP WAS SELECTED, PUMP SOUNDED VERY ROUGH & LABORED. OVERHAULED MOTOR WAS INSTALLED & DEFECT WAS CLEARED.
- [SDR CA150609005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150609005), Jun 9, 2015: CONTROL WHEEL. CRACKED. (CAN) UPON ROUTINE INSPECTION, THE RIVETS ON THE STABILIZER CONTROL WHEEL APPEARED LOOSE. REMOVED THE STABILIZER CONTROL WHEEL FOR FURTHER INSPECTION AND FOUND 
- [SDR JKGC20150604001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JKGC20150604001), Jun 4, 2015: SERVO. DAMAGED. PILOT FELT VIBRATION IN YOKE, MADE PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. RT ELEVATOR SERVO, SERVO CONTROL ROD & ELEVATOR SKINS SUSTAINED DAMAGE.
- [SDR CA150526006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150526006), May 21, 2015: FLOAT. LEAKING. (CAN) FUEL CONTINUED TO LEAK FROM ENG CARB AIR BOX DRAIN PIPE AFTER START UP. STUCK FLOAT SUSPECT. CARB REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT & GND RUNS & LEAK CHECK C
- [SDR CA150526005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150526005), May 19, 2015: CAM. WORN. (CAN) AT SPRING RUN UP, ENG SOUNDS LIKE TWIN ENG ACFT WITH PROPS OUT OF SYNC. CAM RING EXHAUST TRACK WEAR SUSPECTED AS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THIS INDICATION. 
- [SDR CA150506008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150506008), May 4, 2015: G SWITCH. FAILED. (CAN) DURING THE G406-4, ELT`S ANNUAL RECERTIFICATION, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE G-SWITCH INTERMITTENTLY FAILED. THIS WAS THE OPERATOR`S 4TH ELT G-SWITCH THAT FAILE
- [SDR CA150416004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150416004), Apr 16, 2015: CONTROL ROD. BENT. (CAN) ANNUAL INSPECTION, LT WING, FOUND THE ACTUATING CONTROL ROD FOR FLAP SYSTEM, PN C3CF105-7 WAS BENT, DEFLECT .5", INSIDE WING, NEAR FUSELAGE, JUST BEHIND T
- [SDR CA150408030](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150408030), Apr 7, 2015: BOLT. LOOSE. (CAN) DURING A NON-SCHEDULED HOT SECTION INSPECTION, THE BOLTS SECURING THE CONTAINMENT RING TO POWER TURBINE VANE RING AT FLANGE D WERE FOUND LOOSE. THE LOCK W
- [SDR CA150408029](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150408029), Apr 7, 2015: DUCT. CRACKED. (CAN) DURING A NON-SCHEDULED HOT SECTION INSPECTION, THE LARGE EXIT DUCT WAS FOUND CRACKED IN MULTIPLE LOCATIONS ALONG THE OUTER SEAM WELD. THE CRACKS TOTALED A
- [SDR CA150408026](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150408026), Mar 31, 2015: BLADE. SHEARED. (CAN) THE PILOT WAS IN A HOLDING PATTERN, WAITING FOR THE LANDING AREA TO CLEAR. THE ACFT WAS AT 1500 FT & AFTER FIVE MINUTES OF CIRCLING, THERE WAS A BIG BANG 
- [SDR CA150408022](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150408022), Mar 31, 2015: BLADES. FRACTURED. (CAN) SINGLE OTTER ON FLOATS. WHILE ON FINAL TO LAND, THE PROP FEATHERED UNCOMMANDED AND AN AUDIBLE LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD. THE ACFT LANDED SAFELY ON THE WATER AN
- [SDR CA141117006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA141117006), Nov 11, 2014: TRANSDUCER. FAILED. (CAN) TORQUE READING STUCK AT 130 PSI. 2 MINUTES AFTER TAKEOFF, DURING CLIMB, PILOT REPORTED DOUBLE TORQUE GAUGE FAILURE. TORQUE READING WAS STUCK AT 130 PSI. P
- [SDR 2014FA0000600](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000600), Sep 20, 2014: CIRCUIT BREAKER. OVERHEATED. A WEAK BATTERY CAUSED A CIRCUIT BREAKER IN THE CHARGING SYSTEM TO TRIP. AFTER REDUCING ELECTRICAL LOAD, THE PILOT RESET THE CIRCUIT BREAKER WHICH SUBSEQUENTLY T
- [SDR CA140731011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140731011), Jul 21, 2014: SPAR. CRACKED. (CAN) THE PILOT NOTICED A SLIGHT VIBRATION IN CONTROL COLUMM - UPON INSPECTION WE LOOKED AT THE TAIL AND NOTICED THE OUTBOARD RH ELEVATOR BEARING HOUSING TO BE 
- [SDR CA140623003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140623003), Jun 21, 2014: FITTING. CRACKED. (CAN) VIBRATION IN FLIGHT, FLOWN TO MAINTENANCE. RIGHT HAND/AFT LOWER FLYING WIRE PULL FOUND CRACKED AND FLYING WIRE FOUND LOOSE. WIRE PULL, REPLACED WITH SERVI
- [SDR CA140618003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140618003), Jun 16, 2014: ENGINE. FAILED. (CAN) SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF FROM OUR BASE OF OPERATION OUR DHC-3T OTTER ON FLOATS HAD FLAMES SHOOT OUT OF BOTH OF THE EXHAUST STACKS AND THEN THE PROPELLER RAPI
- [SDR CA140617002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140617002), Jun 16, 2014: SHAFT. SHEARED. (CAN) AS PILOT ATTEMPTED TO TAXI AWAY FROM DOCK HE REALIZED HE COULDN`T GET OFF THE STOP LOCKS, MEANING HE HAD LITTLE OR NO REVERSE. AIRCRAFT REPAIR SERVICE REM
- [SDR JKGC20140530001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JKGC20140530001), May 30, 2014: TRIM TAB. DESTROYED. AIRCRAFT 5000 FEET IN TURBULENCE. ELEVATOR TRIM TAB CAME APART CAUSING DAMAGE TO ELEVATOR.
- [SDR ERHA20140327004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ERHA20140327004), Mar 27, 2014: STEERING UNIT. FAULTY. TAIL WHEEL STEERING UNIT CAUSES YAW DAMPENER TO TURN ON UN-COMMANDED. TAIL WHEEL STEERING UNIT HAS AN ELEC COIL THAT IS UNPROTECTED BY A DIODE. THE COLLAPSE OF 
- [SDR ERHA20140321003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ERHA20140321003), Mar 21, 2014: STEERING UNIT. FAULTY. THE ACFT IS EQUIPPED WITH AN ELEC TAIL WHEEL STEERING UNIT, THAT IS CONTROLLED BY THE PILOT BY THE USE OF A TOGGLE SWITCH. THE OFF ACTIVATION OF THE TAIL WHEEL 
- [SDR CA140224026](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140224026), Feb 22, 2014: DUCT. CRACKED. (CAN) DURING A NON-SCHEDULED HOT SECTION INSPECTION, THE LARGE EXIT DUCT WAS FOUND CRACKED ALONG THE OUTER SEAM. THE TTSN OF THE LED IS 1073.8 HRS. THIS OPERATO
- [SDR CA140214006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140214006), Feb 14, 2014: SKIN. CRACKED. (CAN) UPON COMPLETING WING INSPECTION ACCESS HOLES INSTALLATION 5 CORRUGATED SKINS WERE FOUND CRACKED.
- [SDR CA140214008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140214008), Feb 12, 2014: SPAR. CORRODED. (CAN) ON REPLACING WING CORRUGATIONS ON THE WINGS THE FRONT SPAR PLATE AT APPROXIMATELY BS 70 WAS FOUND CORRODED.

All 394: https://openairdocs.org/model/dehavilland-dhc-3/reports.md

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (133, first 50)

Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has.

- [STC SA02571SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02571SE): Installation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display). Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA01800SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01800SE): Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control. TCW Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA01861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01861SE): Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller. TCW Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA04837NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04837NY): Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights. AeroLED's Holdings, LLC
- [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA02019SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019SE-D): Installation of Garmin Model GTN 625/635/650; 725/750 Navigation System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA800EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA800EA): Installation of Whelen Anti-Collision, Position, or Anti-Collision/Position Light System, and applicable associated power supplies. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SA12291AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12291AK): Tail Wheel Fork Installation. Rust’s Flying Service
- [STC SA02738CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02738CH): Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems. Acron Aviation Inc
- [STC SA04046CH PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04046CH%20PAGE%202): Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500). Acron Aviation Inc
- [STC SA09857SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA09857SC): Installation of GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. Turboprop Model M601E-11 or H75-200 engines. Stolairus Aviation Inc
- [STC SA02533NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02533NY): Installation of Harbour Air Ltd. PanaVue Windows. Harbour Air Ltd
- [STC SA39CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA39CH): Installation of an Amphibian Landing Gear Position Advisory System/Laser Gear Advisory System. Wipaire Inc
- [STC SA02386AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02386AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting systems. AeroLED's Holding LLC
- [STC SA02343NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02343NY): Installation of International Aeroproducts IntAero 8100-200 Floats using the 55-7170 attachment. Harbour Air Ltd
- [STC SA02658SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02658SE): Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA00139IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00139IB): Installation of Ski Shackles. Bartel Mechanical and Aerospace
- [STC SA00756DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00756DE): Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment using a Trig Avionics TT22 Transponder and an approved Global Positioning System (GPS) Position Sensor. Peregrine
- [STC SA02761SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02761SE): Installation of a new clamp nut and safety wire on the horizontal stabilizer trim actuator. Kenmore Air Harbor LLC
- [STC SA02570AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02570AK): Installation of large tailwheel fork P/N YCAC3UT85-3 per YCAC3UT144 Large Tail Wheel Maintenance Manual Supplement. Hans Munich
- [STC SA00082IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00082IB): Installation and fabrication of the Front Fuel Feeder Tank. Aerotech Industries Limited
- [STC SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc
- [STC SA02203AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02203AK): Installation of FlightLogic Synthetic Vision Electronic Flight Information System (EFIS-SV). Genesys Aerosystems Inc
- [STC SA4-183](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-183): Installation of VIP P/N 101-79 engine mount. FTG, Inc
- [STC SA02561AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02561AK): Maximum Gross Weight Increase to 8367 lbs. Rust's Flying Service Inc
- [STC SA02444AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02444AK): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 9000/9000R ADS-B system installed. ADS-B Technologies LLC
- [STC SA02489AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02489AK): Aft Center of Gravity Envelope Expansion. Rust's Flying Service Inc
- [STC SA04701NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04701NY): Replacement of Fixed Wing Control Cables. Thunder Bay Aviation Ltd
- [STC SA04658NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04658NY): Manufacturing and Installation of the Fuselage Attachment. Aerotech Industries
- [STC SA11174SC PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11174SC%20PAGE%202): Installation of BendixKing by Honeywell KSN 770 and KSN 765 WAAS LPV approach capable nav/comm systems. Honeywell International Inc (Bendix King)
- [STC SA02543AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02543AK): Installation of Harbour Air Ltd. cabin seats and seat track. Talkeetna Aero Svcs Inc
- [STC SA02426AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02426AK): Approval of the FreeFlight FDL-978-TX ADS-B system installed. FreeFlight Systems
- [STC SA04561NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04561NY): Install Part 1 - Harbour Air Ltd. Water Rudder Blade, Pulleys and Fairlead Assemblies. Harbour Air Ltd
- [STC SA04560NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04560NY): Manufacture of the Door Latch Modification. Harbour Air Ltd
- [STC SA10236SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10236SC): Installation of a GDC 31 Roll Steering Converter. DAC International Inc
- [STC SA02268CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02268CH): Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA02547NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02547NY): Improved Strut Assembly - Float. Aerotech Industries
- [STC SA5190NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5190NM): Installation of Gustin Aviation chip detector light system. A & L Aircraft Parts Inc
- [STC SA01714WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01714WI): Installation of a Garmin transponders: (a) GTX 330/330D/33/33D with ADS-B Out functionality; (b) GTX 335/335R/345/345R with ADS-B Out and In functionality; or (c) GTX 335R/345R with ADS-B Out functionality in select airplanes installed with G950/G1000 systems. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02653SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02653SE): Installation of a wing lift struts. Kenmore Air Harbor LLC
- [STC SA00344BO PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00344BO%20PAGE%202): Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SA615EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA615EA): Installation of a Whelen Anti-Collision Strobe Light System as replacement for originally installed anti-collision lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SA00104SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00104SE): Installation of automatic EPA fuel drain system. Kenmore Air Harbor LLC
- [STC SA00155SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00155SE): Installation of one-piece aluminum lever/fitting on elevator servo tab. Kenmore Air Harbor LLC
- [STC SA02250SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02250SE): Installation of a Cleveland Wheel and Brake Kit Number 199-92,. Kenmore Air Harbor LLC
- [STC SA02542SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02542SE): Installation of a Lower Fuselage Tie Bar Assembly. Kenmore Air Harbor LLC
- [STC SA02604SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02604SE): Fabrication of Kenmore Air Harbor, Inc. windshield posts. Kenmore Air Harbor LLC
- [STC SA4345NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4345NM): Installation of a one to nine passenger configuration. Kenmore Air Harbor LLC
- [STC SA00744DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00744DE): Installation of the Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment using a Trig Avionics TT31 Transponder and an approved position sensor. Peregrine
- [STC SA00765DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00765DE): Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out functionality using the BendixKing KT74 Transponder and qualified position sensor. Peregrine

All 133: https://openairdocs.org/model/dehavilland-dhc-3/stcs.md

## PMA parts (OpenAirDocs) (858, first 50)

Current parts manufacturer approvals (PMA): parts the FAA has approved companies to make as replacements or modifications. Each record lists its models as free text; OpenAirDocs matched them to this model on its data sheet, so check the FAA record before relying on it. Newest first.

- [KAC3WF11-7](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID123306041520260827191535.0001): Arm Assy – Hinge Inboard. Kenmore Air Harbor LLC · PMA PQ1939NM · Replaces C3WF11-7 · Aug 18, 2026
- [KAC3WF11-3](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID105966109720260827191535.0001): Arm – Hinge Inboard. Kenmore Air Harbor LLC · PMA PQ1939NM · Replaces C3WF11-3 · Aug 18, 2026
- [73-CFG-R](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID189516973120260806152439.0001): Fuel Quantity Indication Placard. Swift Fuels, LLC · PMA PQ04423CE · Modification part · Jul 20, 2026
- [S1069](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID186914278920260806152347.0001): 100R Fuel Placard. Swift Fuels, LLC · PMA PQ04423CE · Modification part · Jul 20, 2026
- [KAC3FF31-3](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID160447000820260512112234.0001): Clamp – Aft Pilot’s Seat Support. Kenmore Air Harbor LLC · PMA PQ1939NM · Replaces C3FF31-3 · May 6, 2026
- [KAC3FF30-3](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID147127475620260512112233.0001): Clamp – Fwd Pilot’s Seat Support. Kenmore Air Harbor LLC · PMA PQ1939NM · Replaces C3FF30-3 · May 6, 2026
- [KAC3CF464-3](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID115154103520260512112155.0001): Spring, Chain Tension Tailplane Trim Pedestal. Kenmore Air Harbor LLC · PMA PQ1939NM · Replaces C3CF464-3 · May 6, 2026
- [KAC3U72-3](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID158733481620260512112250.0001): Bolt – Special, Upper, Axle Strut\Fuselage Joint. Kenmore Air Harbor LLC · PMA PQ1939NM · Replaces C3U72-3 · Apr 29, 2026
- [KAC3U160-3](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID152746036820260512112251.0001): Bolt – Special, Drag Strut\Axle Strut Joint. Kenmore Air Harbor LLC · PMA PQ1939NM · Replaces C3U160-3 · Apr 29, 2026
- [KAC3U73-3](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID144807109720260512112251.0001): Bolt - Special, Compression Strut\Axle Strut Joint. Kenmore Air Harbor LLC · PMA PQ1939NM · Replaces C3U73-3 · Apr 29, 2026
- [KAC3U142-5](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID122334517920260512112251.0001): Bolt – Special, Upper, Compression Strut\Fuselage Joint. Kenmore Air Harbor LLC · PMA PQ1939NM · Replaces C3U142-5 · Apr 29, 2026
- [KAC3U159-3](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID116645609120260512112251.0001): Bolt – Special, Drag Strut\Fuselage Joint. Kenmore Air Harbor LLC · PMA PQ1939NM · Replaces C3U159-3 · Apr 29, 2026
- [KAC3FF138-3](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID194037513720260508190518.0001): Knob, Seat Catch. Kenmore Air Harbor LLC · PMA PQ1939NM · Replaces C3FF138-3 · Apr 13, 2026
- [KAC3FF18-3](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID142939542220260508190518.0001): Pin, Seat Catch. Kenmore Air Harbor LLC · PMA PQ1939NM · Replaces C3FF18-3 · Apr 13, 2026
- [KAC3FS373-3](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID115933215820260508190518.0001): Plate, Attachment - Seat. Kenmore Air Harbor LLC · PMA PQ1939NM · Replaces C3FS373-3 · Apr 13, 2026
- [KAC3CF275-2](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID155150175920251205200218.0001): EYE – 1 1/8 DIA Alloy Steel. Kenmore Air Harbor LLC · PMA PQ1939NM · Replaces Sub Component of C3CF275-5 · Oct 1, 2025
- [KAC3CF270-3](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID138498736020251205200218.0001): Barrel Tailplane Actuator. Kenmore Air Harbor LLC · PMA PQ1939NM · Replaces C3CF270-3 · Oct 1, 2025
- [KAC3CF296-3](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID189198788720250701221210.0001): Ring Stop – Tailplane Actuator. Kenmore Air Harbor LLC · PMA PQ1939NM · Replaces C3CF296-3 · May 8, 2025
- [KAC3CF590-3](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID147948504320250701221211.0001): Ring Stop – Tailplane Actuator. Kenmore Air Harbor LLC · PMA PQ1939NM · Replaces C3CF590-3 · May 8, 2025
- [KAC3CF292-3](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID143182656720250701221210.0001): Housing – Tailplane Actuator. Kenmore Air Harbor LLC · PMA PQ1939NM · Replaces C3CF292-3 · May 8, 2025
- [KAC3CF346-5](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID133599145020250701221210.0001): Ring Stop – Tailplane Actuator. Kenmore Air Harbor LLC · PMA PQ1939NM · Replaces C3CF346-5 · May 8, 2025
- [KAC3CF297-3](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID113332711820250701221210.0001): Tube Spacer – Tailplane Actuator. Kenmore Air Harbor LLC · PMA PQ1939NM · Replaces C3CF297-3 · May 8, 2025
- [KAC3CF279-3](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID111252944620250701221209.0001): Washer. Kenmore Air Harbor LLC · PMA PQ1939NM · Replaces C3CF279-3 · May 8, 2025
- [KAC3CF136-3](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID156745406620250701221205.0001): Handwheel Trim Actuator Hub. Kenmore Air Harbor LLC · PMA PQ1939NM · Replaces C3CF136-3 · Apr 4, 2025
- [KAC3W21-3](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID175227781820250402143002.0001): BRACKET ASSY, TOP FAIRING SUPPORT WING STRUT. Kenmore Air Harbor LLC · PMA PQ1939NM · Replaces C3W21-3 · Jan 24, 2025
- [KAC3W21-3](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID117854833320250402142958.0001): BRACKET ASSY, TOP FAIRING SUPPORT WING STRUT. Kenmore Air Harbor LLC · PMA PQ1939NM · Replaces C3W21 · Jan 24, 2025
- [KAC3FS296-6](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID163658772120240110162943.0001): Lug Assembly –Wing Rear Spar,Aft R/H. Kenmore Air Harbor LLC · PMA PQ1939NM · Replaces C3FS296-6 · Nov 7, 2023
- [KAC3FS296-5](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID161171679520240110162943.0001): Lug Assembly –Wing Rear Spar,Aft L/H. Kenmore Air Harbor LLC · PMA PQ1939NM · Replaces C3FS296-5 · Nov 7, 2023
- [KAC3FS287-9](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID152740374920240110162943.0001): Lug Assembly –Wing Rear Spar,Forward L/H. Kenmore Air Harbor LLC · PMA PQ1939NM · Replaces C3FS287-9 · Nov 7, 2023
- [KAC3FS287-10](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID121664186820240110162943.0001): Lug Assembly –Wing Rear Spar,Forward R/H. Kenmore Air Harbor LLC · PMA PQ1939NM · Replaces C3FS287-10 · Nov 7, 2023
- [KAC2TP187](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID112708388320240110162943.0001): Fitting Assembly– Front TailplanePickup. Kenmore Air Harbor LLC · PMA PQ1939NM · Replaces C2TP187A · Nov 7, 2023
- [KAC3UF53-7](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID132436704220231107135607.0001): Cable Assembly –Water Rudder,Operating Aft. Kenmore Air Harbor LLC · PMA PQ1939NM · Replaces C3UF53-7 · Oct 19, 2023
- [KAC3UF131-3](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID128650117720231107135608.0001): Cable Assembly –Water RudderOperating Clutch. Kenmore Air Harbor LLC · PMA PQ1939NM · Replaces C3UF131-3 · Oct 19, 2023
- [KAC2CE481](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID125822560320231024124059.0001): Handle – Fuel Selector Control Valve. Kenmore Air Harbor LLC · PMA PQ1939NM · Replaces C2CE481 · Oct 10, 2023
- [KAC3CF228-3](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID164055228820240306162843.0001): Plug – Rudder Trim Connecting Rod. Kenmore Air Harbor LLC · PMA PQ1939NM · Replaces C3CF228-3 · Aug 10, 2023
- [KAC3CF227-5](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID146762738220240306162843.0001): Connecting Rod Assembly –  Rudder Trim. Kenmore Air Harbor LLC · PMA PQ1939NM · Replaces C3CF227-5 · Aug 10, 2023
- [KAC3CF50-3](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID144473977620240306162841.0001): Housing – Rudder Trim Jack. Kenmore Air Harbor LLC · PMA PQ1939NM · Replaces C3CF50-3 · Aug 10, 2023
- [KAC3CF51-3](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID139848414820240306162841.0001): Spindle – Rudder Trim Jack. Kenmore Air Harbor LLC · PMA PQ1939NM · Replaces C3CF51-3 · Aug 10, 2023
- [KAC3CF227-2](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID137193307320240306162843.0001): Tube – Rudder Trim Connecting Rod. Kenmore Air Harbor LLC · PMA PQ1939NM · Replaces C3CF227-2 · Aug 10, 2023
- [KAC3TR1-510](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID129900250420240306162840.0001): Swaged Skin – Elevator & Rudder. Kenmore Air Harbor LLC · PMA PQ1939NM · Replaces C3TE1-89 · Aug 10, 2023
- [KAC3CF53-3](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID115543921920240306162842.0001): Stop Cover – Rudder Trim Jack. Kenmore Air Harbor LLC · PMA PQ1939NM · Replaces C3CF53-3 · Aug 10, 2023
- [KAC3TR1-510](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID114633933420240306162840.0001): Swaged Skin – Elevator & Rudder. Kenmore Air Harbor LLC · PMA PQ1939NM · Replaces C3TE1-99 · Aug 10, 2023
- [KAC3TR1-510](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID112877914020240306162840.0001): Swaged Skin – Elevator & Rudder. Kenmore Air Harbor LLC · PMA PQ1939NM · Replaces C3TR1-88 · Aug 10, 2023
- [KAC3TR1-510](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID112851050420240306162840.0001): Swaged Skin – Elevator & Rudder. Kenmore Air Harbor LLC · PMA PQ1939NM · Replaces C3TR1-87 · Aug 10, 2023
- [KAC3CF52-5](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID107694820520240306162842.0001): Barrel Assembly – Rudder Trim Jack. Kenmore Air Harbor LLC · PMA PQ1939NM · Replaces C3CF52-5 · Aug 10, 2023
- [KAC3TR1-510](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID103629535320240306162839.0001): Swaged Skin – Elevator & Rudder. Kenmore Air Harbor LLC · PMA PQ1939NM · Replaces C3TE1-2 · Aug 10, 2023
- [KAC3TR1-510](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID102134251720240306162839.0001): Swaged Skin – Elevator & Rudder. Kenmore Air Harbor LLC · PMA PQ1939NM · Replaces C3TE1-88 · Aug 10, 2023
- [KAC3FF110-15](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID195475256720240306162823.0001): Assembly – Cabin Seat Support. Kenmore Air Harbor LLC · PMA PQ1939NM · Replaces C3FF110-9 C3FF110-11 C3FF110-15… · Jul 26, 2023
- [KAC3FS354-2](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID191876446220240306162824.0001): Machined Extrusion – R/H Rear Cabin Floor. Kenmore Air Harbor LLC · PMA PQ1939NM · Replaces C3FS354-2 · Jul 26, 2023
- [KAC3FS353-2](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID189914579820240306162824.0001): Machined Extrusion – L/H Rear Cabin Floor. Kenmore Air Harbor LLC · PMA PQ1939NM · Replaces C3FS353-2 · Jul 26, 2023

All of them: https://openairdocs.org/model/dehavilland-dhc-3/pma.md

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Dehavilland Canada DHC-3](https://openairdocs.org/model/dehavilland-canada-dhc-3): 8 registered aircraft, registry code 2821704
- [Dehavilland-Hansen DHC-3](https://openairdocs.org/model/dehavilland-hansen-dhc-3): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 2802411

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