# Douglas C54-D

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 3021524
- Manufacturer (registry): DOUGLAS
- Model: C54-D
- 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-c54-d

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)

- [N500EJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N500EJ): [Berlin Airlift Historial Foundation](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BERLIN%20AIRLIFT%20HISTORIAL%20FOUNDATION), [Farmingdale, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Farmingdale), built 1943, S/N 43-17228

## 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 NYC68A0100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC68A0100), Feb 13, 1968: Douglas C-54D (N85), Reykjavik, Canary Islands, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA67A0027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA67A0027), Aug 21, 1966: Douglas DC-4 (N860F), Ft Lauderdale, FL, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (5)

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 20000722034199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000722034199I), Jul 22, 2000: Doug C54D (N90201), Fairbanks, AK, Substantial damage. (-23)On July 22, 2000 at approximately 1100 AKDT, N90201, a Douglas DC-4 departed fia for bet and the pilot noted a 4" drop in manifold pressure in the #2…
- [Accident 19811021075499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19811021075499A), Oct 21, 1981: Doug DC4 (N9020N), Loma Benita, Mexico, Destroyed. Aircraft disappeared on flight. Details unknown.
- [Incident 19801031076899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801031076899I), Oct 31, 1980: Doug DC4 (N62433), Chicago, IL. Flight experienced fire warning and torching. Overheat caused by a cracked exhaust manifold.
- [Incident 19801002072239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801002072239I), Oct 2, 1980: Doug DC4 (N62433), Chicago, IL, Minor damage. Za returned to airport after loss of ring cowling from engine.
- [Incident 19780222000849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780222000849I), Feb 22, 1978: Doug C54DC (N62433), Augusta, GA, Minor damage. Pilot preoccupied in the cockpit after starting engines. Aircraft crept forward, striking power unit and tug.

## 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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