# Douglas C-54A - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 3021512 - Manufacturer (registry): DOUGLAS - Model: C-54A - Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 4 · Reciprocating - Seats: 60 - Weight class: 20,000 lb and over - Cruise speed: 173 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS A36CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A36CE) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Central Air Service Inc. - Registered aircraft: 0 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-c-54a 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 None registered with this model now. ## NTSB investigations (2) 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 ANC97LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA093), Jun 29, 1997: Douglas DC-4 (N103), Venetie, AK, destroyed. Probable cause: A fire associated with the number 2 engine for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB UNK64X1085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1085), Mar 28, 1964: Douglas DC-4 (N4726V), North Pacific Ocn (Pacific Ocean), destroyed, 9 fatal ## FAA accident and incident reports (3) 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 19970628018439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970628018439A), Jun 28, 1997: Doug DC4 (N103), Venetie, AK, Destroyed. The air cargo flight had just off loaded its cargo at a remote site. Shortly after takeoff, the number two engine begin to run rough. The engine was shut down,… - [Incident 19830805047609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830805047609I), Aug 5, 1983: Doug C54A (N103), Kahului, HI, Minor damage. Nose gear collapsed on rollout. When nose was raised the nose wheel fell out until it reached the down position. - [Incident 19780519034169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780519034169I), May 19, 1978: Doug DC10/ (N103), Jamaica, NY. Unable to pressurize aircraft, due to damaged air vent panel. Damaged aifter preflight. ## Service difficulty reports (13) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR CA040416003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040416003), Apr 16, 2004: CYLINDER HEAD. SEPARATED. (CAN) DURING CRUISE, THE CREW NOTICE A SLIGHT VIBRATION TO THE NR 1 ENGINE, THEY ALSO NOTICED AN OIL LEAK. THE ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN AND PROPELLER FEATHERED. DUR - [SDR CA040405008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040405008), Apr 3, 2004: ENGINE. MALFUNCTIONED. (CAN) DURING CRUISE, THE CREW NOTICED THAT THE NR 3 ENGING WAS STARTING TO OVERSPEED. THE ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN, PROPELLER FEATHERED, AND THE FLT RESUMED WITHOUTA - [SDR CA021230001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA021230001), Dec 18, 2002: AXLE. BENT. (CAN) AIRCRAFT WAS REPORTED TO HAVE A HARD LANDING TO MAINTENANCE AND WAS BROUGHT INTO THE HANGAR TO CARRY OUT A HARD LANDING INSPECTION. DOUGLAS SERVICE MANUAL - [SDR CA021210010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA021210010), Nov 21, 2002: CYLINDER HEAD. CRACKED. (CAN) DURING CRUISE THE PILOT NOTICED THAT NR 3 ENGINE WAS BACKFIRING EXCESSIVELY. THE ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN AND FEATHERED. WHEN MAINTENANCE INSPECTED THE ENGINE - [SDR CA011017004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA011017004), Sep 28, 2001: ENGINE. MAKING METAL. (CAN) DECAYING OIL PRESSURE SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF. THERE WAS SOME METAL CONTAMINATION IN THE MAIN OIL SCREEN. DUE TO THE HIGH T.S.O. (1373.1 HRS) THE DECISION W - [SDR CA981230011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA981230011), Dec 9, 1998: ADAPTER. FAILED. (CAN) LOSS OF MAIN SYSTEM HYDRAULIC PRESSURE ON APPROACH. GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED. GROUND TEST ADAPTER CAP BROKEN, REPLACED WITH STEEL CAP. - [SDR CA971024001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA971024001), Oct 16, 1997: BEARING. DISINTEGRATED. (CAN) NR2 PROPELLER RPM BEGAN TO INCREASE AND COULD NOT BE CONTROLLED. THE NR2 ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN. INVESTIGATION BY MAINTENANCE FOUND THE MASTER ROD BEARING FA - [SDR CA970604002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970604002), May 24, 1997: CABLE LINK. BROKEN. (CAN) IT IS SUSPECTED THAT THE RH OUTER BUNGEE CABLE LINK P/N 1107968 BROKE CAUSING THE ATTACHED BUNGEE SPRING P/N 1107969 TO REBOUND AND STRIKE THE GEAR INDICA - [SDR CA961002010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA961002010), Sep 18, 1996: CYLINDER. BROKEN. (CAN) #2 ENGINE BEGAN TO RUN ROUGH AND BACKFIRE IN CLIMB. ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BASE. POST FLIGHT INSPECTION FOUND THE #6 CYLINDER EXHAUS - [SDR CA961001005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA961001005), Sep 17, 1996: LEAD. FAULTY. (CAN) #3 ENGINE BEGAN RUNNING ROUGH IN CRUISE. PRECAUTIONARY SHUT DOWN WAS CARRIED OUT. POST FLIGHT INSPECTION FOUND A SHORT TO GROUND HIGH TENSION LEAD FROM TH - [SDR CA960923005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960923005), Sep 5, 1996: CHECK VALVE. DISCONNECTED. (CAN) LOSS OF MAIN HYDRAULIC FLUID DURING FLIGHT DUE TO GROUND HYDRAULIC TEST CONNECTION (P/N 230566-8) COMING LOOSE AND SEPARATING FROM ADAPTER FITTING (P/N 22 - [SDR CA960212201](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960212201), Jan 21, 1996: STUDS. BROKEN. (CAN) VISIBLE OIL LEAK IN FLIGHT. ENGINE SHUT DOWN. INSPECTION DISCLOSED THAT THE 24 CYLINDER HOLD DOWN STUDS FOR #6 CYLINDER HAD FAILED. APPROXIMATELY 50 PERCE - [SDR CA960110201](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960110201), Dec 7, 1995: VALVE SEAT. LOOSE. (CAN)IN CRUISE FLIGHT #4 ENGINE BEGAN TO RUN ROUGH ACCOMPANIED BY BACKFIRING THROUGH THE INDUCTION SYSTEM. THE ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN. POST FLIGHT INSPECTION DISCL ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (3) 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 SA02268CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02268CH): Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [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 SA8075SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA8075SW): Installation of fiberglass covering. (M-62 SERIES PT-19) (G-73 SCHWEIZER). Razorback Fabrics Inc --- 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.