# Douglas A-26B - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 3020504 - Manufacturer (registry): DOUGLAS - Model: A-26B - Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 2 · Reciprocating - Seats: 6 - Weight class: 20,000 lb and over - Cruise speed: 213 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS TCS L-3](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/TCS%20L-3) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: P. V. Shields - Registered aircraft: 11 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-a-26b Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## 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 84-15-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/84-15-02): Wing Inflight Structure · P. V. Shields A-26B (Army) and A-26C (Army). Effective Apr 16, 1985 - [AD 64-12-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/64-12-03): Wing Spar Caps · P. V. Shields A-26B (Army) and A-26C (Army). Effective Jul 15, 1975 - [AD 61-11-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/61-11-05): Wing Structure Corrosion · P. V. Shields A-26B (Army) and A-26C (Army). Effective Jun 29, 1961 - [AD 56-18-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/56-18-03): Nose Wheel Cross Beam Assembly · P. V. Shields A-26B (Army) and A-26C (Army) - [AD 55-26-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/55-26-01): Fuselage Fuel Tank Modification · P. V. Shields A-26B (Army) and A-26C (Army) - [AD 47-36-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-36-02): Oil Screen Replacement · P. V. Shields A-26B (Army) and A-26C (Army) - [AD 47-36-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-36-01): Wing Fitting Rework · P. V. Shields A-26B (Army) and A-26C (Army) ## Registered aircraft (11) - [N167B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N167B): [Tina Fly Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TINA%20FLY%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1944, S/N 44-34602 - [N240P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N240P): [American Airpower Heritage Fly Musm](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20AIRPOWER%20HERITAGE%20FLY%20MUSM), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), built 1941, S/N 7140 - [N26BK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26BK): [Mid America Flight Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MID%20AMERICA%20FLIGHT%20MUSEUM), [Mount Pleasant, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Mount%20Pleasant), S/N 28045 - [N26RP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26RP): [Tsi Holdco Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TSI%20HOLDCO%20INC), [Virginia Beach, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Virginia%20Beach), built 1956, S/N 6874 - [N26VQ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26VQ): [Continental Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CONTINENTAL%20AVIATION%20INC), [Kingsford, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Kingsford), built 1941, S/N 41-39486 - [N34538](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N34538): [Martin Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARTIN%20AVIATION%20INC), [Santa Ana, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Santa%20Ana), S/N 27817 - [N4988N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4988N): [Reynolds James Stanley](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REYNOLDS%20JAMES%20STANLEY), [Haltom City, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Haltom%20City), S/N 64-17679 - [N500MR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N500MR): [Comanche Warbirds Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COMANCHE%20WARBIRDS%20INC), [Houston, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Houston), built 1945, S/N 28048 - [N706ME](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N706ME): [On Mark Engineering LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ON%20MARK%20ENGINEERING%20LLC), [Fairbanks, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Fairbanks), built 1944, S/N 27992 - [N74874](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N74874): [Jz Aero Montana LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JZ%20AERO%20MONTANA%20LLC), [Missoula, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Missoula), built 1944, S/N 44-34508R - [N9990Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9990Z): [Military Aircraft Restoration Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MILITARY%20AIRCRAFT%20RESTORATION%20CORP), [Costa Mesa, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Costa%20Mesa), built 1943, S/N 43-22602 ## NTSB investigations (9) 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 FTW85LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA151), Mar 17, 1985: Douglas A-26B (N142ER), Lawton, OK, destroyed - [NTSB DEN76AD062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN76AD062), Aug 8, 1976: Douglas A-26B (N3427G), Grand Junction, CO, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB OAK73DJY09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK73DJY09), Jul 4, 1972: Douglas A-26B (N4000K), Manila, RP, substantial damage - [NTSB EU170DYZ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/EU170DYZ02), Dec 19, 1970: Douglas A-26 (N40XY), Beirut, LE, incident, minor damage - [NTSB CHI69A0057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69A0057), Nov 26, 1968: Douglas A-26B (N919P), Chicago, IL, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA67A0061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA67A0061), Nov 26, 1966: Douglas A-26B (N3157G), Dorchester, GA, destroyed - [NTSB DEN66A0064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN66A0064), Mar 12, 1966: Douglas A-26B (N161Q), Phoenix, AZ, substantial damage - [NTSB MKC66A0019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC66A0019), Sep 17, 1965: Douglas A-26 (N67907), Scottsbluff, NE, destroyed, 3 fatal - [NTSB UNK64X3499](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3499), Aug 20, 1964: Douglas A-26B (N4050A), Madison, WI, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (7) 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 20220909022209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220909022209I), Sep 9, 2022: Douglas A-26B (N4988N), Fort Worth, TX, Minor damage. [privacy data omitted] Was on approach to runway 16 at Fort Worth meacham international airport (kfws) and during touch down phase of flight, aircraft landed… - [Incident 19981021036619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981021036619I), Oct 21, 1998: Doug A26BSHIELDS (N4988N), Winslow, AZ, Minor damage. (-5)On landing roll out, left main landing gear started to retract due to a landing gear component failure. Left main gear retracted partilly, prop. Struck… - [Incident 19921015052759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921015052759I), Oct 15, 1992: Doug A26BSHIELDS (N34538), Ft Lauderdale, FL, Minor damage. Pilot failed to reconnect nose landing gear scissors after towing operation. Nose gear collapsed while taxiing. - [Accident 19900102002049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900102002049A), Jan 2, 1990: Doug A26BSHIELDS (N240P), Dc, No damage. Emergency landing due to smoke in cockpit. - [Incident 19871018066259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871018066259I), Oct 18, 1987: Doug A26* (N26RP), Fort Worth, TX, Minor damage. Left main gear retracted on rollout. Found an unsecured jam nut on the gear actuator prevented full down lock. - [Incident 19860501023829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860501023829I), May 1, 1986: Doug A26BSHIELDS (N240P), Las Vegas, NV. Left engine backfired and lost power after liftoff. Returned for a safe landing. Front row of pistons immovable. - [Accident 19850317007419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850317007419A), Mar 17, 1985: Doug A26BSHIELDS (N142ER), Lawton, OK, Destroyed. Engine fire of unknown origin. Other engine lost power. Possible water in fuel. Gear collapsed in drainage ditch. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (8) 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 SA01282NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01282NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K015 on aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney radial reciprocating engine Series R-985, R-1340 and R-1830. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA1552WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1552WE): Installation of Stack Assembly Exhaust. Vanaero Company - [STC SA4-1177](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-1177): ONE ONLY STC: Installation of Sperry Auto Pilot SP 30. S/N 28044. Vanaero Company - [STC SA4-387](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-387): ONE ONLY STC -Installation of Propeller Spinner and after body and modification to carburetor air inlet duct. S/N 28048. Vanaero Company - [STC SA4-571](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-571): Installation of Airborne Radar, RDR-1. Vanaero Company - [STC SA8075SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA8075SW): Installation of fiberglass covering. (M-62 SERIES PT-19) (G-73 SCHWEIZER). Razorback Fabrics Inc - [STC SA926WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA926WE): Modifications consist of spar reinforcements. Aircraft Technical Service Inc - [STC SA261SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA261SW): Design and fabricae new left and right axle assembly for landing gear struts. Pan American Petroleum Co --- 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.