# Douglas DC-4 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 3021502 - Manufacturer (registry): DOUGLAS - Model: DC-4 - Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 4 · Reciprocating - Seats: 60 - Weight class: 20,000 lb and over - Cruise speed: 178 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS A-762](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-762) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: The Boeing Company - Registered aircraft: 0 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-4 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 2000-04-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-04-03): Airframe Pneumatic Deicing Boots · Boeing DC-4, DC3-G102, DC3-G102A and 12 more. Effective Mar 28, 2000 - [AD 98-04-35](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-04-35): AFM - Limitations Section - Icing · Boeing DC-4, DC3-G102, DC3-G102A and 12 more. Effective Mar 25, 1998 - [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 62-26-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/62-26-01): Operating Restrictions · Boeing C54-DC and DC-4. Effective Jan 8, 1963 - [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 56-20-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/56-20-05): Propeller Operating Limits · Boeing C54-DC, DC-4, DC3-G102 and 3 more - [AD 53-19-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/53-19-01): Generator Cooling Fan · Boeing C54-DC and DC-4 - [AD 51-09-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/51-09-02): Hinge Brackets And Bolts · Boeing C54-DC and DC-4 - [AD 49-46-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/49-46-01): Vacuum System Fusible Plug · Boeing DC-4, DC-6, DC-6A and 1 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 49-27-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/49-27-03): Nose Gear Yoke End And Fittings · Boeing C54-DC and DC-4 - [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 48-25-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/48-25-01): Fire Warning System · Boeing C54-DC and DC-4 - [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 47-02-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-02-06): Hydraulic Hand Pump Shutoff Valve · Boeing C54-DC and DC-4 - [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 46-27-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/46-27-02): Nose Wheel Brace Strut Collar · Boeing C54-DC, C54A-DC, C54B-DC and 4 more Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 74-08-09 R2](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-08-09-R2) (historical): Waste Receptacles · Aero Spacelines 377, 377MG, 377SGT and 268 more. Effective Jul 29, 1996 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (1) - [SAIB NM-15-03](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-15-03): Flight Controls. Issued Nov 24, 2014 ## Registered aircraft None registered with this model now. ## 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 ANC07LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA040), May 30, 2007: Douglas DC-4 (N898AT), McGrath, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: An undershoot and collision with the runway when the pilot misjudged the distance/altitude during the landing flare/touchdown. - [NTSB MIA80FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80FA012), Nov 19, 1979: Douglas C-54D (N8060C), Mccormick, SC, destroyed, 2 fatal - [NTSB MIA77FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FA037), Mar 3, 1977: Douglas DC-4 (N174DP), Monroe Station, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW68A0016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68A0016), Aug 8, 1967: Douglas DC-4 (N1866C), San Antonio, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB UNK65X0756](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0756), Nov 19, 1964: Douglas DC-4 (N1437V), Norfolk, VA, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (4) 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 20070530013049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070530013049A), May 30, 2007: Doug DC4 (N898AT), Mcgrath, AK, Destroyed. (-23) On may 30, 2007 at 1200 Alaska daylight savings time, a DC-4 airplane operated by brooks air fuel, fairbanks, Alaska sustained substantial damage during… - [Incident 19811214086829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19811214086829I), Dec 14, 1981: Doug DC8* (N8098), Chicago, IL. Za after takeoff gear door light on. Returned,replaced proximity switch module. PN0080004002. - [Accident 19791119037519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791119037519A), Nov 19, 1979: Doug C54D (N8060C), Mccormick, SC, Destroyed. Hit trees on upslope on approach to prepared landing area. Factors: foggy early dawn, inadequate ground lights. - [Accident 19770303007579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770303007579A), Mar 3, 1977: Doug C54E (N174DP), Monroe Station, FL, Substantial damage. Marijuana flt. ## Service difficulty reports (2) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR CA070420001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070420001), Apr 19, 2007: CYLINDER. CRACKED. (CAN) REPLACED NR 14 CYLINDER ON NR 4 ENGINE, DUE TO CRACK. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (TC NR 20070420001) - [SDR CA980706006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980706006), Jun 5, 1998: HEAD. SPLIT. (CAN) NR 1 ENGINE DEVELOPED VIBRATION/SHAKING ON TAKEOFF. NR 1 ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN. POST-FLIGHT INVESTIGATION FOUND THE NR 14 CYLINDER HEAD SPLIT. THE CYLINDER ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (40) 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 SA863EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA863EA): Incorporation of DME Corporation emergency evacuation slide lighting system. Astronics Luminescent Systems Inc - [STC SA4-492](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-492): Installation of VIP P/N's 104-1-B and 104-1-C engine mount cores. FTG, 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 SA4-84](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-84): Fiber gasket 4233666 in cowl flap actuating cylinder replaced with AN 6227-20 O ring. Alaska Airlines 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 SA1365GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1365GL): Surrendered and incorporated into STC ST334CH. Cooper Aviation Supply Company, Inc - [STC SA5517NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5517NM): Limited to installation on serial numbers 27314 and 42994 ONLY. Installation of a Class "E" cargo compartment, removal of carburetor fluid anti-icing systems, and removal of cabin combustion heater. Hawaii Pacific Air - [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 SA3423WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3423WE): Installation of 2000 gallon capacity external retardant tank under the fuselage at wing center section. California National Air Services, Inc - [STC SA3199WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3199WE): Cargo handling system installation. Pemco Engineers, Inc - [STC SA1744WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1744WE): Installation of oil filter assemblies. Nelson Filter - [STC SA196SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA196SO): Installation of Wright Military Cyclone R-2600-35 engines (as modified per STC SE610SO or R-2600-35 engines having WAD P/N 417916 or 424010 gear boxes). Charlotte Aircraft Corporation - [STC SA1117WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1117WE): Wing flap operated aural warning system. Potter Aircraft Svc Inc - [STC SA7SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA7SO): Radome and radar antennae mount provisions for up to 22-inch diameter antennae, RAC AVQ-10 or Bendix RDR-1 (X/C Band). Tempo Design Corp - [STC SA108SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA108SO): B-600-1 oil separator. Air Carrier Eng Service Inc - [STC SA4-1399](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-1399): Ceconite 101 covering of all fabric-covered surfaces. Cooper Engineering Corporation - [STC SA4-203](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-203): Oil filter 1258-B86-C and element1258-OC on aircraft without UD3785 oil temperature regulator. Winslow Aerofilter Corp - [STC SA4-204](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-204): Oil filter 1258-B-86-D and element1258-OC on aircraft with UD3785 oil temperature regulator. Winslow Aerofilter Corp - [STC SA4-317](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-317): Auxiliary oil tank. Transocean Airlines - [STC SA4-365](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-365): Emergency inpact light. Transocean Airlines - [STC SA4-372](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-372): CO and smoke detection system in belly baggage compartments. Twentieth Century Aircraft Co - [STC SA4-414](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-414): Emergency lighting. California Eastern Aviation Inc - [STC SA4-47](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-47): Generator system changed from 100 ampere to 200 ampere. California Eastern Aviation Inc - [STC SA4-488](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-488): Modification of bulkhead, Station 260. Transocean Airlines - [STC SA4-498](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-498): Engine mount core assemblies. Dow-Elco Inc - [STC SA4-540](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-540): C-O-Two smoke detector system in cargo pits. Transocean Airlines - [STC SA4-790](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-790): C-O-Two smoke detector system in main cargo compartment and forward baggage compartment. Transocean Airlines - [STC SA4-843](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-843): Cabin interior seating arrangement revised. Transocean Airlines - [STC SA4-9](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-9): Interior arrangement for track mounted pay loader seat and new buffet. Los Angeles Air Service - [STC SA53SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA53SO): B-500-1 oil separator. Air Carrier Eng Service Inc - [STC SA67SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA67SO): Seat track. Air International - [STC SA3-258](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3-258): C-O-Two visual smoke detector, Type A1-V, P/N 74800. Northwest Airlines Inc - [STC SA1-140](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1-140): Cockpit heater and air intake and blower mounting. Butler Aviation ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Douglas DC4 ATL98-20 CARVAIR](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc4-atl98-20-carvair): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 3021501 --- 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.