# Douglas A-26C

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 3020506
- Manufacturer (registry): DOUGLAS
- Model: A-26C
- 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: 8
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-a-26c

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 (8)

- [N126HK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N126HK): [Stockton Field Aviation Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STOCKTON%20FIELD%20AVIATION%20MUSEUM), [Stockton, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Stockton), built 1944, S/N 44-35788
- [N26PJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26PJ): [Premier Jets Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PREMIER%20JETS%20INC), [Hillsboro, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Hillsboro), built 1944, S/N 28987
- [N4313](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4313): [Kubrak Maciej](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KUBRAK%20MACIEJ), [North Hollywood, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/North%20Hollywood), built 1944, S/N 44-34313
- [N4959K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4959K): [Abrams Airborne Manufacturing Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ABRAMS%20AIRBORNE%20MANUFACTURING%20INC), [Tucson, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Tucson), S/N 44-34749
- [N5544V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5544V): [Sly Duane D DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SLY%20DUANE%20D%20DBA), [Platte, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Platte), built 1944, S/N 44-35552
- [N5625S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5625S): [Eagleton Wade C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EAGLETON%20WADE%20C), [Bakersfield, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Bakersfield), S/N 44-35456
- [N6840D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6840D): [Spirit Of North Carolina LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPIRIT%20OF%20NORTH%20CAROLINA%20LLC), [Virginia Beach, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Virginia%20Beach), built 1945, S/N 29190
- [N7079G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7079G): [Alien Invaders LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALIEN%20INVADERS%20LLC), [Medina, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Medina), built 1944, S/N 28841

## NTSB investigations (6)

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 DEN88FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88FA138), Jun 26, 1988: Douglas A-26C (N4813E), Cimarron, NM, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB MIA71AM018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA71AM018), Aug 27, 1970: Douglas A-26C (N1221), Mayaguez, PR, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN69F0241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN69F0241), May 16, 1969: Douglas A-26C (N9301R), Silver City, NM, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW68A0061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68A0061), Dec 8, 1967: Douglas B-26 (N6840D), Oklahoma Cty, OK, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW66A0055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66A0055), Dec 6, 1965: Douglas A-26 (N507WB), San Antonio, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X2538](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2538), Jun 28, 1964: Douglas B26-C (N8037E), Roosevelt, AZ, destroyed, 1 fatal

## 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 19900306034449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900306034449I), Mar 6, 1990: Doug A26CSHIELDS (N7079G), Daytona Beach, FL, Minor damage. Total hydraulic failure after departure. Returned. Hit a VASI light when exiting runway.
- [Accident 19880626025839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880626025839A), Jun 26, 1988: Doug A26CSHIELDS (N4813E), Cimmaron, NM, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Near vertical impact in mountain area. Low clouds, thunderstorms and heavy rain. Indicates control lost. VFR pilot.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (10)

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 SA01734SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01734SE): Application of Stewart Systems synthetic fabric covering system to aircraft fuselage, wings, tail surfaces, control surfaces and related parts. Andrew D. Humphrey
- [STC ST11043SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST11043SC): Installation of a Century Flight Systems C41 Flight Director/Autopilot System with a 1C753 Yaw Damper. Airplane Flight Manual Supplement, document 369-008-AFMS, revision IR, dated February 14, 2011, or later approved FAA revision, is required. Tri Cap International Inc
- [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

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