# Douglas C54G-DC - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 3021534 - Manufacturer (registry): DOUGLAS - Model: C54G-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-c54g-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 48-12-02](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) - [N708Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N708Z): [Sheppard Harold DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHEPPARD%20HAROLD%20DBA), [Riverton, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Riverton), S/N 45614 ## NTSB investigations (5) 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 ANC07LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA016), Jan 17, 2007: Douglas C54G-DC (N82FA), Nenana, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of an engine cylinder during cruise flight, which resulted in an in-flight fire, and subsequent emergency gear-up landing on snow-covered tundra. A factor in the accident was the failure… - [NTSB LAX95TA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95TA304), Aug 23, 1995: Douglas C-54G (N2742G), Aubeery, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: failure of the pilot to see and avoid known obstacles along his route of flight. Contributing was the insufficient information given by the pilot in the lead aircraft. - [NTSB ANC95LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA046), Apr 17, 1995: Douglas C54GDC (N898AL), Kivalina, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO IDENTIFY A HAZARDOUS LANDING AREA. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT ARE THE PRESENCE OF SNOW BANKS/BERMS ON THE RUNWAY, AND THE INADEQUATE SNOW REMOVAL BY AIRPORT PERSONNEL. - [NTSB LAX83FA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA310), Jun 29, 1983: Douglas DC-4-C55B (N300JT), Kahului, HI, substantial damage - [NTSB ANC81FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC81FA079), Jul 14, 1981: Douglas DC-4 (N3373F), Kenai, AK, destroyed, 3 fatal ## FAA accident and incident reports (8) 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 20070117000449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070117000449A), Jan 17, 2007: Doug C54GDC (N82FA), Nenana, AK, Destroyed. (-23) [privacy data omitted] aircraft was enroute at 2500' to Nenana with 7 bladders of heating fuel (3000 gal) #2 engine began running rough and the pilot… - [Incident 20030828020439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030828020439I), Aug 28, 2003: Doug C54GDC (N708Z), Miami, FL, Minor damage. (-23) Arrived on the scene to find a 7 inch hole in the skin of the right upper fuselage aft of the wing. No structural damage. - [Accident 19950823047639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950823047639A), Aug 23, 1995: Doug C54GDC (N2742G), Aubeery, CA, Substantial damage. Tanker on fire run saw wire. Dived under and severed top 3rd vertical stabilizer. Pilots not advised of wires. - [Accident 19950417008239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950417008239A), Apr 17, 1995: Doug C54GDC (N898AL), Kivalina, AK, Substantial damage. Struck snow drifts landing on unplowed runway. NOTAMS warns unattended. Use visual inspection. Not visible from air - [Accident 19830629027349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830629027349A), Jun 29, 1983: Doug DC4 (N300JT), Kahului, HI, Substantial damage. All four engines quit during approach for landing. Aircraft crashed during emergency landing in field. - [Accident 19810714040849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810714040849A), Jul 14, 1981: Doug C54G (N3373F), Kenai, AK, Destroyed, 1 fatal. After takeoff, pilot called with emergency, #1 engine on fire. Aircraft crashed and burned. - [Incident 19810121012589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810121012589I), Jan 21, 1981: Doug DC4 (N3373F), Honolulu, HI. ATC issued confusing and conflicting instructions to flight crew during landing approach. - [Incident 19800417049209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800417049209I), Apr 17, 1980: Doug C54 (N81FA), Dalhart, TX, Minor damage. Nose gear collapsed taxiing to ramp causing minor damage to props. Not locked in down position. Hydraulic leak. ## Service difficulty reports (8) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR CA110719005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110719005), Jul 14, 2011: ENGINE. POWER LOSS. (CAN) NR 2 ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN AND PROPELLER FEATHERED DUE TO ROUGH RUNNING. THERE IS EVIDENCE OF ALUMINUM IN THE OIL SCREEN. SUSPECT PISTON FAILURE AS THE TEMP - [SDR CA050826003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050826003), Aug 25, 2005: CYLINDER. CRACKED. (CAN) NR 10 CYLINDER CRACKED AT THE EXHAUST VALVE SIDE AND MADE ENGINE RUN A LITTLE ROUGH. ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN PRECAUTIONARY AND THE CYLINDER WAS REPLACED. - [SDR CA030803001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030803001), Aug 2, 2003: ENGINE. MAKING METAL. (CAN) THIS AIRCRAFT WAS ACTIONING A FOREST FIRE AS AN AIR TANKER AND IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE OIL PRESSURE WAS LOWER THAN NORMAL AND THE OIL TEMPERATURE WAS STAR - [SDR CA030711004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030711004), Jul 8, 2003: STUD. BROKEN. (CAN) AN OIL LEAK WAS OBSERVED IN CRUISE AND A PRECAUTIOARY SHUT DOWN WAS CARRIED OUT. UPON INSPECTION IT WAS FOUND THAT THE LOWER STUDS WERE BROKE, THEY WERE R - [SDR CA030711003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030711003), Jul 8, 2003: STUD. BROKEN. (CAN) DURING CRUISE IT WAS NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A SLIGHT SHAKE AND DEVELOPED AN OIL LEAK, A PRECAUTIONARY SHUT DOWN WAS CARRIED OUT AND PROP FEATHERED, UPON I - [SDR CA021126001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA021126001), Nov 23, 2002: EXHAUST PIPE. FAILED. (CAN) DURING TAKE-OFF, THE FIRE WARNING WENT OFF FOR NR 2 ENGINE. THE PILOT LOOKED OUT HIS WINDOW AND NOTICED AN ORANGE GLOW. SHUT DOWN THE ENGINE AND THE FIRE - [SDR CA021115003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA021115003), Sep 27, 2002: HOSE. LEAKING. (CAN) HYDRAULIC PRESSURE HOSE WAS LEAKING. - [SDR CA980706005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980706005), Jun 4, 1998: ROD. BROKEN. (CAN) ENGINE BEGAN SEVERE VIBRATION IN CRUISE AND WAS SHUT DOWN. POST- FLIGHT INSPECTION FOUND THE CONNECTION ROD AT NR 14 CYLINDER HAD BROKEN. THE ENGINE WAS R ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (15) 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 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 ST334CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST334CH): Installation of Superflite 102 fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc - [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 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 SA3790WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3790WE): Removal of front half of rear cargo door. Blumenthal James R - [STC SA3199WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3199WE): Cargo handling system installation. Pemco Engineers, 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.