# Douglas C-54

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 3021506
- Manufacturer (registry): DOUGLAS
- Model: C-54
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 4 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 60
- Weight class: 20,000 lb and over
- Cruise speed: 155 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-c-54

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.

None matched.

## Registered aircraft (1)

- [N89FA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N89FA): [South African Air Lease LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTH%20AFRICAN%20AIR%20LEASE%20LLC), [Clayton, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Clayton), S/N 27249

## NTSB investigations (3)

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 SEA87LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA041), Dec 24, 1986: Douglas C-54/DC-4 (N96361), Pacific Ocean, WA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA84LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84LA228), Aug 14, 1984: Douglas C-54 (N74183), Ft.Lauderdale, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK76IP059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76IP059), Jun 28, 1976: Douglas C-54B (N74183), Chico, CA, incident, minor damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (4)

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 20000322021369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000322021369I), Mar 22, 2000: Doug C54B (N89FA), Miami, FL, Minor damage. (-5) March 21/22, 2000 at 11:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 21, 2000, inspector gallina received a phone call from the atlanta com center, concerning an aircraft…
- [Incident 19910214011179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910214011179I), Feb 14, 1991: Doug C54 (N67029), Rapid City, SD, Minor damage. Pilot inadvertently retracted the landing gear instead of flaps as aircraft sat on taxiway.
- [Accident 19861223081679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861223081679A), Dec 23, 1986: Doug C54 (N96361), La Push, WA, Substantial damage. The aircraft reportedly had an engine fire and was ditched. Pilot reported incident conflict with available data.
- [Accident 19840814073689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840814073689A), Aug 14, 1984: Doug C54 (N74183), Fort Lauderdale, FL, Substantial damage. Nose gear collapsed on cargo aircraft taxiing to takeoff. Aircraft had just landed in excess of max landing weight.

## Service difficulty reports (7)

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

- [SDR CA040716009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040716009), Jul 14, 2004: CASE. FAILED. (CAN) DURING CLIMB THE NR 4 ENGINE WOULD NOT GOVERN, THE ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN AND THE PROPELLER FEATHERED. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BASE WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT
- [SDR CA040716008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040716008), Jul 12, 2004: ENGINE. MALFUNCTIONED. (CAN) DURING CLIMB THE NR 4 ENGINE STARTED TO BACKFIRE AND SHAKE. THE ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN AND THE PROPELLER FEATHERED. THE FLIGHT RESUMED WITHOUT INCIDENT.
- [SDR CA040716007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040716007), Jul 12, 2004: DIAPHRAGM. DAMAGED. (CAN) DURING CRUISE THE NR 4 ENGINE STARTED TO BACKFIRE AND SHAKE. THE ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN AND THE PROPELLER FEATHERED. THE FLIGHT RESUMED WITHOUT INCIDENT.
- [SDR CA040618007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040618007), Jun 17, 2004: SPARK PLUG. FOULED. DURING CRUISE, THE PILOTS NOTICED THE NR 4 ENGINE STARTING TO BACKFIRE, THE BACK FIRING WAS GETTING OUT OF CONTROL SO THE ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN AND THE PROPELLER
- [SDR CA040614005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040614005), Jun 12, 2004: TUBE. INOPERATIVE. (CAN) DURING CRUISE THE PILOTS NOTICED A DROP IN OIL QUANTITY ON THE NR 2 ENGINE. THE ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN AND PROPELLER FEATHERED. MAINTENANCE WAS CONTACTED AT 
- [SDR CA040412008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040412008), Apr 10, 2004: GASKET. LEAKING. (CAN) DURING CRUISE THE CREW NOTICED AN OIL LEAK ON THE NR 2 ENGINE. THE ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN AND PROPELLER FEATHERED. ON INSPECTION IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE OIL
- [SDR 20001103SH010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001103SH010), Sep 15, 2000: ENGINE. MAKING METAL. ABOUT 5 MINUTES AFTER TAKEOFF FROM HSV, THE NR 4 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE WENT TO 50 PSI. THE FLIGHT CREW ELECTED TO RETURN TO HSV. THE OIL PRESSURE NEVER WENT BELOW

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