# Douglas DC-7B - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 3021804 - Manufacturer (registry): DOUGLAS - Model: DC-7B - Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 4 · Reciprocating - Seats: 102 - Weight class: 20,000 lb and over - Cruise speed: 232 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS 4A10](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/4A10) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: The Boeing Company - Registered aircraft: 2 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-7b 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 2004-22-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-22-01): Cargo restraint strap assemblies · Cargo restraint straps (Airline Container Manufacturing STC ST01004NY). Effective Dec 1, 2004 - [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 89-11-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/89-11-07): Main Landing Gear Fittings · Boeing DC-6, DC-6A, DC-6B and 6 more. Effective Jun 23, 1989 - [AD 67-13-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/67-13-02): Operating Limitations · Boeing DC-6, DC-6A, DC-6B and 6 more. Effective Dec 1, 1978 - [AD 74-24-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-24-09): Auxiliary Power Units · Airbus BAC 1-11 200 Series, BAC 1-11 400 Series, Auxiliary Power Units and 63 more. Effective Nov 19, 1975 - [AD 74-17-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-17-01): Regulator · Boeing 707-100 Long Body, 707-100B Long Body, 707-100B Short Body and 78 more. Effective Sep 16, 1974 - [AD 64-03-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/64-03-03): Blades · Boeing DC-6, DC-6A, DC-6B and 26 more. Effective Mar 1, 1964 - [AD 62-25-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/62-25-02): Main Landing Gear Shock Strut Cylinder · Boeing DC-6, DC-6A, DC-6B and 3 more - [AD 61-08-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/61-08-01): Fuel Transfer · Boeing DC-6, DC-6A, DC-6B and 3 more. Effective May 9, 1961 - [AD 61-06-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/61-06-03): Spar Caps · Boeing DC-7 and DC-7B - [AD 59-06-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/59-06-02): Landing Gear Orifice Check Valve · Boeing DC-7, DC-7B and DC-7C - [AD 59-02-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/59-02-02): Engine Cowling Alining · Boeing DC-7, DC-7B and DC-7C - [AD 58-15-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/58-15-01): Safety Belt Hook Assembly · Boeing DC-6, DC-6A, DC-6B and 3 more - [AD 58-11-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/58-11-01): Nose Wheel Retract Link · Boeing DC-6, DC-6A, DC-6B and 3 more - [AD 57-16-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/57-16-03): Elevator Tab Pushrod · Boeing DC-7, DC-7B and DC-7C - [AD 57-16-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/57-16-02): Rudder Tab Push-Pull Tube · Boeing DC-7, DC-7B and DC-7C - [AD 57-03-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/57-03-03): Micronic Filter Cover · Boeing DC-7, DC-7B, DC-7C and 16 more - [AD 57-03-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/57-03-02): Fuel Strainer Screen · Boeing DC-7, DC-7B, DC-7C and 15 more - [AD 55-20-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/55-20-02): Wing Skin Heat Shields · Boeing DC-7, DC-7B and DC-7C - [AD 55-15-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/55-15-05): Propeller Feathering Lines · Boeing DC-7, DC-7B and DC-7C - [AD 55-11-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/55-11-01): Nose Gear Yoke End Fitting · Boeing DC-6, DC-6A, DC-6B and 3 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 (2) - [N4887C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4887C): [Delta Air Transport Heritage Museum DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DELTA%20AIR%20TRANSPORT%20HERITAGE%20MUSEUM%20DBA), [Atlanta, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Atlanta), S/N 45351 - [N838D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N838D): [Corsair Two LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CORSAIR%20TWO%20LLC), [Hillsboro, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Hillsboro), built 1958, S/N 45347 ## NTSB investigations (15) 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 LAX93T#A01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93T%23A01), Oct 1, 1992: Douglas DC-7B (N848D), Kyburz, CA, destroyed - [NTSB FTW81FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FA013), Nov 28, 1980: Douglas DC-7B (N816D), Pecos, TX, destroyed, 2 fatal - [NTSB DCA77AA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA77AA027), Sep 12, 1977: Douglas DC-7BF (N6314J), Yakutat, AK, destroyed, 4 fatal - [NTSB CHI71AC004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71AC004), Jul 13, 1970: Douglas DC-7B (N760Z), Ypsilanti, MI, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA66A0042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA66A0042), Oct 16, 1965: Douglas DC-7 (N824D), Charlotte, NC, substantial damage - [NTSB DCA65A0005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA65A0005), Feb 8, 1965: Douglas DC-7B (N849D), Jones Beach Li, NY, destroyed, 84 fatal - [NTSB UNK64X2938](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2938), Jul 20, 1964: Douglas DC-7 (N831D), Charlotte, NC, substantial damage - [NTSB UNK64X2891](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2891), Jul 17, 1964: Douglas DC-7 (N809D), Richmond, VA, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA64A0050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA64A0050), Nov 1, 1963: Douglas DC-7B (N823D), Atlanta, GA, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA64A0041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA64A0041), Sep 28, 1963: Douglas DC-7 (N843D), Nashville, TN, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC63A0160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC63A0160), Mar 12, 1963: Douglas DC-7B (N841D), Boston, MA, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC63A0149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC63A0149), Feb 28, 1963: Douglas DC-7 (N842D), Boston, MA, no damage - [NTSB NYC62A0128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC62A0128), Nov 30, 1962: Douglas DC-7B (N815D), Jamaica, NY, destroyed, 25 fatal - [NTSB UNK63X0101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK63X0101), Oct 29, 1962: Douglas DC-7B (N51702), La Pa, St. Barthélemy, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA62A0070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA62A0070), Sep 19, 1962: Douglas DC-7B (N801D), Daytona Beach, FL, 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 19921001039979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921001039979A), Oct 1, 1992: Doug DC7B (N848D), Kyburz, CA, Destroyed, 2 fatal. On a fire run, crashed and burned. - [Incident 19910801055379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910801055379I), Aug 1, 1991: Doug DC7B (N1097), Miami, FL, Minor damage. During engine runup by mechanic aircraft jumped chocks and hit a parked DC8. No brakes due to no hydraulic pressure - [Accident 19801128073339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801128073339A), Nov 28, 1980: Doug DC7B (N816D), Pecos, TX, Destroyed. One engine quit on takeoff. Lost control in steep left turn. Left wing hit ground. Cause of engine out unknown. - [Accident 19770912040629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770912040629A), Sep 12, 1977: Doug DC7B (N6314J), Yakutat, AK, Destroyed. Aprx 1745LBS ovr max gwt. Eng not feathered. Autofeather not connected.100 octane fuel. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (52, first 50) 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 ST02580AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02580AT): Lithium cell battery pack to replace currently approved alkaline battery pack used in escape slide emergency light system. Astronics Luminescent Systems Inc - [STC SA2709WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2709WE): Installation of 3000 gallon external retardant tanks under the fuselage at the wing center section. United Aeronautical Corporation - [STC SA3015WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3015WE): Installation of LH and RH upper viewing windows above side cockpit windows. United Aeronautical Corporation - [STC ST334CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST334CH): Installation of Superflite 102 fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc - [STC SA364SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA364SO): Cockpit voice recorder. Delta Airlines Inc. Lists DC-7 Series - [STC SA1369GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1369GL): Surrendered and incorporated into STC ST334CH. Cooper Aviation Supply Company, Inc - [STC SA02168AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02168AK): Installation of hourmeter airspeed switch. For unpressurized aircraft only. Pressurized aircraft must have pressurization system deactivated. Avalaska Inc - [STC SA2047SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2047SO): Installation of an unpressurized aft cargo door. Aeronautical Engineers, Inc - [STC SA3102NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3102NM): Installation of military model R-3350-42 (STC SE2004NM) or R-3350-93 (STC No. SE2007NM) engines. Tulare Aircraft Service - [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 ST484SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST484SO): Installation of cargo restraining bulkhead. Aeronautical Engineers, Inc - [STC ST631SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST631SO): Installation of loading and restraint system for palletized cargo. Jet Avion Corp - [STC SA470CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA470CE): Installation of Fairchild cockpit voice recorder Model A-100. Universal Airlines, Inc - [STC SA493SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA493SW): Installation of 104-passenger interior arrangement. American Airlines Inc - [STC SA103WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA103WE): Interior arrangement for 104 passengers. Camaero Inc. Lists DC-7 Series - [STC SA1068WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1068WE): Interior arrangement. California Airmotive Corporation. Lists DC-7 Series - [STC SA1075WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1075WE): AVQ9 radar altimeter, APN9 Loran receiver, AT144 HF transmitter and AR144 HF receiver. California Airmotive Corporation. Lists DC-7 Series - [STC SA10SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10SO): Provisioned for installation of10,000 pound military pallet. Pan American World Airways Inc. Lists DC-7 Series - [STC SA1361WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1361WE): Fairchild Industrial Products Model A100, cockpit voice recorder system. Saturn Airways Inc. Lists DC-7 Series - [STC SA176NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA176NW): Installation of Fairchild Andover Model 204 auxiliary power unit for ground use only. Butler Aircraft Co. Lists DC-7 Series - [STC SA214WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA214WE): Passenger interior arrangements and cargo interior. Pacific Airmotive Corp. Lists DC-7 Series - [STC SA23SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA23SO): Observer's seat fuselage Station 55. Riddle Airlines Inc. Lists DC-7 Series - [STC SA294WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA294WE): Door in floor for cabin access. AiResearch Aivation Service Co. Lists DC-7 Series - [STC SA3-311](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3-311): Wheels 150741-1 and/or 150741-5 and brake assembly 150835-5. Bendix Aviation Corporation. Lists DC-7 Series - [STC SA30SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA30SO): Two emergency exits at stations437.9 - 460.5 from Type IV to Type III modified. Riddle Airlines Inc. Lists DC-7 Series - [STC SA314WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA314WE): Passenger interior arrangements and cargo interior for operation of aircraft at 106,400 pounds zero fuel weight. Pacific Airmotive Corp. Lists DC-7 Series - [STC SA35SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA35SO): Access hole in horizontal stabilizer. Riddle Airlines Inc. Lists DC-7 Series - [STC SA4-124](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-124): Station 122 bulkhead. Pan American World Airways Inc. Lists DC-7 Series - [STC SA4-255](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-255): Aft cabin lounge. AiResearch Aivation Service Co. Lists DC-7 Series - [STC SA4-328](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-328): Step kit added to fore and aft cargo door. National Aircraft Corp. Lists DC-7 Series - [STC SA4-329](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-329): Step kit added to fore and aft cargo door. National Aircraft Corp. Lists DC-7 Series - [STC SA4-330](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-330): Step kit added to fore and aft cargo door. National Aircraft Corp. Lists DC-7 Series - [STC SA4-355](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-355): Interior modification coach to mixed class. AiResearch Aivation Service Co. Lists DC-7 Series - [STC SA4-405](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-405): Interior modification to mixed class. AiResearch Aivation Service Co. Lists DC-7 Series - [STC SA4-442](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-442): Modification of communication equipment to provide navigator station. American Airlines Inc. Lists DC-7 Series - [STC SA4-507](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-507): Deterjet DJ1025 valve in place of Wright torquemeter booster pump upper housing per STC SEW-10. Pan American World Airways Inc. Lists DC-7 Series - [STC SA4-54](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-54): Passenger/cargo interior arrangement configurations. Pan American World Airways Inc. Lists DC-7 Series - [STC SA4-91](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-91): One 4-piece divan left-hand side inboard facing and one 2-place divan right-hand side aft facing from Station 891 aft to pressure dome. AiResearch Aivation Service Co. Lists DC-7 Series - [STC SA425WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA425WE): Single Federal (ITT) Type AFN3544 distance measuring equipment system. American Airlines Inc. Lists DC-7 Series - [STC SA500EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA500EA): Installation of microvision operational all-weather landing system. Bendix Corporation. Lists DC-7 Series - [STC SA588WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA588WE): Ceconite 101 covering of rudder. Cooper Engineering Corporation. Lists DC-7 Series - [STC SA600SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA600SO): Cockpit voice recording system. Airlift Intl Inc. Lists DC-7 Series - [STC SA602WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA602WE): 99-passenger interior arrangement modification including floor structure. Aircraft Investors. Lists DC-7 Series - [STC SA656WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA656WE): Interior modification for 98 occupants. California Airmotive Corporation. Lists DC-7 Series - [STC SA724WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA724WE): Interior arrangement modification for 89 and 99 passengers and installation of modified navigator's seat. Intl Aerodyne Inc. Lists DC-7 Series - [STC SA76EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA76EA): Radome assembly 3016. Chamberlain Aviation Inc. Lists DC-7 Series - [STC SA89SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA89SO): Oil separator B-300-1. Air Carrier Eng Service Inc. Lists DC-7 Series - [STC ST651SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST651SO): Installation of cargo transportation pallet and new assemblies (Heath Techna P/N AC-10195) pallet w/AC-10197 net, or AC-10194 pallet w/AC-10196 net. Heath Tecna Corporation All 52: https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-7b/stcs.md --- 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.