# Douglas C-54E

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 3021530
- Manufacturer (registry): DOUGLAS
- Model: C-54E
- 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-54e

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

None matched to aircraft with this model.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to aircraft with this model.

## Service difficulty reports (11)

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

- [SDR AUS20030026](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030026), Jan 14, 2003: SKIN. CORRODED. (AUS) LT NACELLE UPPER INBOARD SKIN CORRODED BETWEEN SKIN AND SUPPORTING STRUCTURE.
- [SDR AUS20030025](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030025), Jan 14, 2003: SPAR. CORRODED. (AUS) LT WING REAR LOWER SPAR CAP ANGLE CORRODED IN AREA BETWEEN WS 318 AND WS 357.
- [SDR AUS20030024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030024), Jan 14, 2003: SPAR CAP. CORRODED. (AUS) RT OUTER WING PANEL UPPER SPAR CAP CORRODED BETWEEN WS 585 AND WS 613.
- [SDR AUS20030023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030023), Jan 14, 2003: SPAR CAP. CORRODED. (AUS) RT OUTER WING UPPER SPAR CAP CORRODED BETWEEN WS 399 AND WS 421.
- [SDR AUS20030022](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030022), Jan 14, 2003: SPAR. CORRODED. (AUS) RT OUTER WING UPPER SPAR CAP CORRODED AT WS 378.
- [SDR AU010178](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU010178), Feb 4, 2001: VOLT REGULATOR. OVERHEATED. (AUS) NR 2 GENERATOR VOLTAGE REGULATOR FAULTY.
- [SDR AU990374](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990374), Mar 17, 1999: BEARING. FAILED. (AUS) NR 2 ENGINE MASTER ROD BEARING FAILED. THE MASTER ROD WAS EXTENSIVELY DAMAGED.
- [SDR AU960865](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960865), Jun 20, 1996: UNION. CRACKED. (AUS) HYDRAULIC PRESSURE REGULATOR `T' UNION CRACKED AND LEAKING FROM THE AREA OF THE UNION NECK IN THE VICINITY OF A PREVIOUS WELD REPAIR - CRACK LENGTH 20MM (
- [SDR AU960761](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960761), May 9, 1996: PISTON. BURNT. (AUS) NO4 ENGINE NO 10 CYLINDER PISTON BURNT - ENGINE OIL VENTING OVERBOARD
- [SDR AU960626](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960626), May 7, 1996: SEAL. FAILED. (AUS) NO4 ENGINE OIL SYSTEM NOSE SCAVENGE SYSTEM PIPE UNION SEAL FAILED- LOSS OF ENGINE OIL
- [SDR AU960628](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960628), May 3, 1996: MAGNETO. CONTAM-WATER. (AUS) NO3 AND NO4 ENGINE MAGNETOS CONTAMINATED WITH MOISTURE

## 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.