Aircraft model · Fixed wing multi engine · Airplane · registry code 3021440

Manufacturer (registry)
DOUGLAS
Model
DC-3A-S1C3G
Registry code
3021440
Registered
5 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing multi engine
Engines
2 · Reciprocating
Seats
32
Weight class
20,000 lb and over
Cruise speed
157 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA-669
Holder
The Boeing Company

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 42

1936Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 42 aircraft
19362
19372
19381
19391
19405
19413
194214
19436
19441
19453
19461
19491
19641
19961

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 33

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1960In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 18 ADs
19601
19641
19661
19681
19702
19771
19781
19901
19921
19931
19961
19982
20001
20111
20231
20261
See all 34 ADs
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3021440'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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Information bulletins that may apply · 2

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_saib.parquet' s
  WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_saib.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3021440'))
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Registered aircraft · 5

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3021440')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 11

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 1 case with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB MIA95LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-3A · Memphis, TNThe inability of the pilot of Cessna 208, N927FE to see Douglas DC3, N24320, as he taxied to takeoff due to inoperative tail navigation lights and beacon lights on the DC3 and due to glare on the wet taxiway.Dec 15, 1994 · N24320 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB MIA79FKG16Accident · No injuriesClosedDouglas DC-3 · Williamson, GAJan 21, 1979 · N133D · Substantial damageNTSB MIA74AM050Accident · Minor injuriesClosedDouglas DC3A · W.Palm Beach, FLDec 27, 1973 · N19428 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA73OM088Accident · Serious injuriesClosedDouglas DC-3C · San Salvador, Burkina FasoMar 2, 1973 · N6574 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW71AF049Accident · No injuriesClosedDouglas DC-3 · Houston, TXFeb 19, 1971 · N99H · Substantial damageNTSB MIA70A0004Accident · No injuriesClosedDouglas DC-3A · Chamblee, GAJul 26, 1969 · N686RP · Substantial damageNTSB CHI69I0003Incident · No injuriesClosedDouglas DC-3A · Oshkosh, WIJul 4, 1968 · N4007C · Minor damageNTSB NYC66A0053Accident · Serious injuriesClosedDouglas DC-3 · Coraopolis, PANov 9, 1965 · N52 · DestroyedNTSB NYC66A0024Accident · Serious injuriesClosedDouglas DC-3 · Newport, VTAug 2, 1965 · N19428 · No damageNTSB UNK65X1481Accident · Serious injuriesClosedDouglas DC-3 · Andros Is, MexicoApr 5, 1965 · N150A · Substantial damageNTSB UNK64X1250Accident · No injuriesClosedDouglas DC-3 · Ontpelier, VTApr 10, 1964 · N19428 · Substantial damage
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('3021440')
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FAA incident reports · 10

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Incident 20141226023839IDouglas DC-3A-S1C3G · Riverside, CARight engine fire on rollout departure end of RWY9. Extinguished fire with own suppression system. Minor damage.Dec 26, 2014 · N43XX · Minor damageAccident 19941215041652ADoug DC3AS1C3G · Memphis, TNWhile holding for takeoff right stabilizer was struck by taxiing 208 N927FE lighting bad in area. Tail lights inop.Dec 15, 1994 · N24320 · Substantial damageIncident 19930217005469IDoug DC3AS1C3G · St Louis, MORight engine low oil pressure. Shut engine down. Landed at destination. Found a ruptured oil cooler.Feb 17, 1993 · N24320Incident 19870724052689IDoug DC3AS1C3G · Memphis, TNReturned to airport after one engine ran rough the other quit. Air on fuel lines, pilot switched to wrong fuel tank.Jul 24, 1987 · N24320Incident 19850103030719IDoug DC3AS1C3G · Hyannis, MADuring turn to gate, elevator struck fence. Wingwalkers did not anticipate problem.Jan 3, 1985 · N43PB · Minor damageIncident 19840120009579IDoug DC3C · Milwaukee, WI#2 Engine became rough. Unable to feather then quit with a bang. Connecting rod and crankshaft failure had occurredJan 20, 1984 · N24320 · Substantial damageIncident 19830713042289IDoug DC3 · Hyannis, MAMain gear tire ruptured on landing. Aircraft ground looped off the runway. No other damage.Jul 13, 1983 · N43PBAccident 19790121001269ADoug DC3 · Williamson, GAAircraft landed in strong crosswind on wet grass. Aircraft veered off runway into trees.Jan 21, 1979 · N133D · Substantial damageAccident 19731227042779ADoug DC3AS1C3G · W.Palm Beach, FLAcft flown abt 7HRS since last recorded refueling. Drg lndg on road truck appeared turned r.Dec 27, 1973 · N19428 · Substantial damageAccident 19730302011519ADoug DC3AS1C3G · San SalvadorPlt didnt see ltd wind sock,lnd downwind. Ran into ocean. Invest & reptd by govt of Bahamas.Mar 2, 1973 · N6574 · Substantial damage
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  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3021440')
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Service difficulty reports · 3

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STCs that may be installed · 207

Approved for this model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.

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    WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3021440')
    GROUP BY stc_number
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PMA parts · 65

Current parts manufacturer approvals (PMA): parts the FAA has approved companies to make as replacements or modifications. Each record lists its models as free text; OpenAirDocs matched them to this model on its data sheet, so check the FAA record before relying on it. Newest first.

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  WHERE tcds_number IN ('A-669')
    AND len(list_intersect(tcds_models, ['DC3A-S1C3G'])) > 0
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