# Douglas C54E-DC

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 3021528
- Manufacturer (registry): DOUGLAS
- Model: C54E-DC
- 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 A-762](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-762) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: The Boeing Company
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-c54e-dc

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.

- [AD 2026-13-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-13-02): Navigation · Airbus Canada Limited Partnership 18, 49-46, 80-A and 555 more. Effective Jul 1, 2026
- [AD 2023-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-10-02): Indicating/Recording System, Navigation · Boeing 18, 23, 35 and 1,060 more. Effective May 26, 2023
- [AD 2011-12-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-12-01): Equipment/Furnishings · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 268 more. Effective Aug 1, 2011
- [AD 93-14-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-14-12): Crewmember Protective Breathing Equipment Units · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 201 more. Effective Sep 2, 1993
- [AD 85-23-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-23-04): LH/RH Elevator Trim Tab Inspection · Boeing C54-DC, C54A-DC, C54B-DC and 4 more. Effective Dec 5, 1985
- [AD 47-02-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-02-03): Accumulator · Boeing C54-DC, C54A-DC, C54B-DC and 4 more. Effective Mar 27, 1980
- [AD 77-10-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-10-01): Fire Resistant Prop Feathering System · Boeing C54-DC, C54A-DC, C54B-DC and 4 more. Effective Jun 16, 1977
- [AD 57-16-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/57-16-01): Nose Gear Piston Tube · Boeing C54-DC, C54A-DC, C54B-DC and 4 more
- [AD 49-38-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/49-38-02): Bolt Replacement · Boeing C54-DC, C54A-DC, C54B-DC and 4 more
- [AD 48-44-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/48-44-01): Nose Gear Orifice Fitting · Boeing C54-DC, C54A-DC, C54B-DC and 4 more
- [AD 48-28-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/48-28-02): Cabin Heater Combustion Ducts · Boeing C54-DC, C54A-DC, C54B-DC and 4 more
- [AD 48-17-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/48-17-04): Vacuum Pumps · Boeing C54-DC, C54A-DC, C54B-DC and 4 more
- [AD 48-15-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/48-15-03): Hydraulic Pressure Regulator Rework · Boeing C54-DC, C54A-DC, C54B-DC and 4 more
- [AD 48-14-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/48-14-04): Tailpipe Shroud Deflector · Boeing C54-DC, C54A-DC, C54B-DC and 2 more
- [AD 48-12-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/48-12-02): Nose And Cabin Heater Rework · Boeing C54-DC, C54A-DC, C54B-DC and 4 more
- [AD 48-12-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/48-12-01): Fire Prevention Requirements · Boeing C54-DC, C54A-DC, C54B-DC and 4 more
- [AD 48-09-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/48-09-02): Electrical Distribution Bus · Boeing C54-DC, C54A-DC, C54B-DC and 4 more
- [AD 48-09-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/48-09-01): Fuel Transfer Placard · Boeing C54-DC, C54A-DC, C54B-DC and 4 more
- [AD 48-06-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/48-06-05): Control Surface Attachment Rework · Boeing C54-DC, C54A-DC, C54B-DC and 4 more
- [AD 48-03-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/48-03-02): Emergency Air Brake · Boeing C54-DC, C54A-DC, C54B-DC and 4 more
- [AD 48-02-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/48-02-02): Fire Detector Clamp · Boeing C54-DC, C54A-DC, C54B-DC and 4 more
- [AD 48-01-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/48-01-01): Wheel-Retaining Flange · Boeing C54-DC, C54A-DC, C54B-DC and 4 more
- [AD 47-42-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-42-03): Fire Prevention Changes · Boeing C54-DC, C54A-DC, C54B-DC and 4 more
- [AD 47-42-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-42-02): Cowling Fire Seal · Boeing C54-DC, C54A-DC, C54B-DC and 4 more
- [AD 47-42-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-42-01): Gust Lock Rework · Boeing C54-DC, C54A-DC, C54B-DC and 4 more
- [AD 47-33-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-33-01): Horizontal Stabilizer Outer Hinge Bracket · Boeing C54-DC, C54A-DC, C54B-DC and 4 more
- [AD 47-27-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-27-04): Exhaust Collector Rings · Boeing C54-DC, C54A-DC, C54B-DC and 4 more
- [AD 47-27-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-27-02): Spar Web Structure · Boeing C54-DC, C54A-DC, C54B-DC and 4 more
- [AD 47-16-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-16-02): Flexible Conduit Between the Solenoid and the Firewall Junction Box · Boeing C54-DC, C54A-DC, C54B-DC and 4 more
- [AD 47-16-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-16-01): Circuit Breaker Switches in Each Nacelle Junction Box · Boeing C54-DC, C54A-DC, C54B-DC and 4 more
- [AD 47-12-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-12-02): Center Main Bearings · Boeing C54-DC, C54A-DC, C54B-DC and 4 more
- [AD 47-12-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-12-01): Openings Around the Control Cables and Flap Buss System · Boeing C54-DC, C54A-DC, C54B-DC and 4 more
- [AD 47-02-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-02-05): Electrical System · Boeing C54-DC, C54A-DC, C54B-DC and 4 more
- [AD 47-02-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-02-04): Engine Primer Solenoid · Boeing C54-DC, C54A-DC, C54B-DC and 4 more
- [AD 47-02-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-02-02): Vertical Stabilizer Forward Attach Fitting · Boeing C54-DC, C54A-DC, C54B-DC and 4 more
- [AD 47-02-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-02-01): Exhaust Collector Rings · Boeing C54-DC, C54A-DC, C54B-DC and 4 more
- [AD 46-39-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/46-39-05): Main Fuel Line Supporting Brackets · Boeing C54-DC, C54A-DC, C54B-DC and 3 more
- [AD 46-39-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/46-39-04): Fuel Tank Selector and Crossfeed Valves · Boeing C54-DC, C54A-DC, C54B-DC and 3 more
- [AD 46-39-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/46-39-03): Magneto Wires · Boeing C54-DC, C54A-DC, C54B-DC and 3 more
- [AD 46-27-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/46-27-02): Nose Wheel Brace Strut Collar · Boeing C54-DC, C54A-DC, C54B-DC and 4 more
- [AD 46-27-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/46-27-01): Spar Webs · Boeing C54-DC, C54A-DC, C54B-DC and 3 more
- [AD 46-24-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/46-24-02): Magneto Wires · Boeing C54-DC, C54A-DC, C54B-DC and 3 more
- [AD 46-11-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/46-11-02): Copilot Oxygen Regulator · Boeing C54-DC, C54A-DC, C54B-DC and 3 more

## Information bulletins (advisory) (1)

- [SAIB NM-15-03](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-15-03): Flight Controls. Issued Nov 24, 2014

## Registered aircraft (1)

- [N460WA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N460WA): [Florida Air Transport Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLORIDA%20AIR%20TRANSPORT%20INC), [Miami Lakes, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Miami%20Lakes), S/N 44-9133

## NTSB investigations (1)

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 ANC21LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA001), Oct 10, 2020: Douglas C54 (N96358), Yakataga, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilots’ decision to land on a wet, soft runway, which resulted in the loss of braking action upon landing and a subsequent runway overrun and nose landing gear collapse.

## 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 20201010019909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201010019909A), Oct 10, 2020: Douglas C54E-DC (N96358), Cape Yakataga, AK, Substantial damage. Cape Yakataga Airport is an FAA owned airport and listed as private in the airport facility directory. The field was notamed closed to aircraft over 5000 lbs…
- [Accident 19970201047289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970201047289A), Feb 1, 1997: N44909, Bronsoncreek, CN, Substantial damage. (-16) See narrative form 8020-16
- [Incident 19930610024589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930610024589I), Jun 10, 1993: Doug C54EDC (N4989K), Fort Wayne, IN. Viberation in NR3 engine. Precautionary landing at Fort Wayne. NR2 engine was shutdown. Had ferry permit.

## Service difficulty reports (8)

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

- [SDR CA090408001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090408001), Apr 4, 2009: GOVERNOR. BYPASSING. (CAN) UPON REMOVAL OF PROP GOVERNOR, AME FOUND OIL CONTROL PLUG BACKED OUT, THEREFORE BYPASSING OIL. PLUG WAS REINSTALLED AND TIGHTENED, THE GOVERNOR WAS REINST
- [SDR CA071031007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA071031007), Oct 29, 2007: CYLINDER HEAD. CRACKED. (CAN) CRACK DISCOVERED AT SPARK PLUG HOLE, RETURNED TO BASE AND REPLACED CYLINDER AND A/C RETURNED TO SERVICE. (TC NR 20071031007)
- [SDR CA070529003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070529003), May 27, 2007: ENGINE. MAKING METAL. (CAN) ENGINE REMOVED DUE TO METAL IN OIL SCREEN, TBO 750 HOURS. ENGINE BEING SENT OUT FOR OVERHAUL. (TC NR 20070529003)
- [SDR CA070102003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070102003), Dec 23, 2006: ENGINE. MAKING METAL. (CAN) ENGINE BEGAN TO RUN ROUGH, DECREASE IN OIL PRESSURE, ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN AND FEATHERED. OIL SCREEN PULLED, MODERATE AMOUNT OF ALUMINUM FILINGS, ENGINE REM
- [SDR CA020829012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020829012), Jun 25, 2002: LINE. RUPTURED. (CAN) DURING TAXI THE FLIGHT CREW NOTICED A LOSS IN HYDRAULIC PRESSURE. FLUID WAS ADDED WITH NO EFFECT. THE PILOT NOTICED A HYDRAULIC LEAK FROM NR 2 ENGINE. THE
- [SDR CA020510021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020510021), Apr 30, 2002: RETAINER. WORN. (CAN) RETAINER FOR VERNIER DRIVE COUPLING WORN ON ITS FLATS, ALLOWING VERNIER TO SLIP AND THEREFORE (ENGINE) TIMING TO CHANGE. OVERHAUL SHOPS HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED
- [SDR CA961007006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA961007006), Sep 22, 1996: EXHAUST SEGMENT. BLOWN OPEN. (CAN) #3 ENGINE FIRE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED SHORTLY AFTER LIFTOFF. #3 ENGINE SHUTDOWN AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO POINT OF DEPARTURE. POST FLIGHT INSPECTION FOU
- [SDR CA960618201](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960618201), May 30, 1996: SNAP RING. DISLODGED. (CAN) IN CRUISE, #3 ENGINE RPM STARTED TO INCREASE, COULD NOT BE REDUCED BY PROPELLER CONTROL, ENGINE SHUTDOWN BEFORE RPM REACHED 2700. SNAP RING POPPED OUT OF 

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (18)

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 SA2622NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2622NM): Installation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in landing/taxi system. (767-200 B17) (DHC-8 101). Precise Flight Inc
- [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 ST02468AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02468AK): Installation of a 3 generator electrical system. Alaska Air Fuels Inc
- [STC SA3254WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3254WE): Nose wheel installation. United Aeronautical Corporation
- [STC SA3298WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3298WE): Bendix wheels and brakes installation. United Aeronautical Corporation
- [STC ST02435AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02435AK): Installation of four Boeing bulk liquid tanks. Alaska Air Fuel
- [STC ST334CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST334CH): Installation of Superflite 102 fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc
- [STC ST02325AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02325AK): Installation of four Boeing bulk liquid tanks. Alaska Air Fuel
- [STC SA1-115](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1-115): Installation of Chamberlain 1012 Series radomes. Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Corp
- [STC SA1-507](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1-507): 2012X Series radomes. Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Corp
- [STC SA8075SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA8075SW): Installation of fiberglass covering. (M-62 SERIES PT-19) (G-73 SCHWEIZER). Razorback Fabrics Inc
- [STC SA1008WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1008WE): Installation of Poly-Fiber covering material. Poly-Fiber Inc
- [STC SA1365GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1365GL): Surrendered and incorporated into STC ST334CH. Cooper Aviation Supply Company, Inc
- [STC SA3173WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3173WE): Installation of P&WA R-2000-6 engines in Douglas C54 airplanes. Globe Air, Inc
- [STC SA1351WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1351WE): Replace existing fabric on wings, fuselage, empennage, and/or control surfaces, with Ceconite101 material. (262A Series -12). Ceconite Inc
- [STC SA3603WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3603WE): Installation of fire retardant tanks. Waig Aircraft, Inc
- [STC SA3417WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3417WE): Increase in height of rear cargo door. Hamilton Aviation Co

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