# Douglas C-54G

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 3021536
- Manufacturer (registry): DOUGLAS
- Model: C-54G
- 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: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-c-54g

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)

- [N90203](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N90203): [Sheppard Harold Jrdba](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHEPPARD%20HAROLD%20JRDBA), [Riverton, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Riverton), S/N 35934

## 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 LAX95GA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95GA219), Jun 21, 1995: Douglas C-54G (N4989P), Ramona, CA, destroyed, 3 fatal. Probable cause: INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT BY THE BEECH 58P PILOT, AND THE OPERATOR'S INADEQUATE PROCEDURES CONCERNING 360-DEGREE OVERHEAD APPROACHES.
- [NTSB ANC94LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA009), Oct 9, 1993: Douglas C-54GDC (N811E), Point Lay, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO PERFORM PROPER PREFLIGHT PLANNING BY NOT COMPUTING THE REQUIRED LANDING RUNWAY LENGTH.
- [NTSB CHI66I0052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI66I0052), Nov 23, 1965: Douglas DC-8 (N811E), Chicago, IL, incident, minor damage

## 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.

- [Incident 20060603009179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060603009179I), Jun 3, 2006: Doug C54G (N51802), Fairbanks, AK, Minor damage. (-23) [privacy data omitted] #8 cylinder head, on the #3 engine, separated from the cylinder barrel on takeoff. Immediate loss of engine oil. Fire started when…
- [Accident 19950621047621A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950621047621A), Jun 21, 1995: Doug C54G (N4989P), Ramona, CA, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Fire fighting tanker flight with tanker N156Z. Landing for fuel overtook and collided with aircraft on final.
- [Accident 19931008038589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931008038589A), Oct 8, 1993: Doug C54G (N811E), Point Lay, AK, Substantial damage. Unable to stop on 3500 ft icy runway. Ran a wheel off side into dirt to prevent overrun. Book calls for 4700 feet.

## Service difficulty reports (1)

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

- [SDR B2O2004F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/B2O2004F00000), Aug 26, 2004: CYLINDER. CRACKED. NR 6 CRACKED CYLINDER AND TRIANGLER PIECE CAME OUT, MELTED OIL CROSSOVER TUBE CAUSING SMALL OIL FIRE. FIRE WARNING ZONE 1 WENT ON, SHUT ENGINE DOWN, FIRE WENT O

## 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

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