Aircraft model · Fixed wing multi engine · Airplane · registry code 3021424

Manufacturer (registry)
DOUGLAS
Model
DC3-G202A
Registry code
3021424
Registered
7 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing multi engine
Engines
2 · Reciprocating
Seats
32
Weight class
20,000 lb and over
Cruise speed
158 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA-618
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 · 45

1937Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 45 aircraft
19374
19393
194012
19414
194212
19433
19442
19461
19551
19561
19601
19661

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 32

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 33 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 ('3021424'))
  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 ('3021424'))
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Registered aircraft · 7

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3021424')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 7

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.

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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 ('3021424')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 14

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

Incident 20030714020599IDoug DC3G202A · Covington/Cinci, KY(-23) On July 14, 2003 a delta DC-3 aircraft, N28341, taxied into position and held on runway 27 at cvg for the purpose of complementary flight around the traffic pattern with comair employees. During takeoff, by the first officer, shand gause did not…Jul 14, 2003 · N28341 · Minor damageIncident 19950319010749IDoug DC3G202A · Goodyear, AZNarrative: while being directed by airshow ground crew to taxi out of spot for departure, ground crew directed me forward and then gave signals to start a right turn. While making turn, the left elevator came in contact with a parked vehicle. Before taxiing I…Mar 19, 1995 · N86584 · Minor damageIncident 19930930047939IDoug DC3G202A · Richland, WAChutist had difficulty in form up with formation. Collided with another chutist. Parachute deployed. Impacted earthSep 30, 1993 · N86584 · 1 fatalAccident 19900519016579ADoug DC3G202A · Capon Bridge, WVCollided with power lines in valley spraying gypsy moths. Pulled up steeply stalled and spun in.May 19, 1990 · N1FN · Destroyed · 2 fatalIncident 19880125009739IDoug DC3 · Sioux Falls, SDEngine running rough. Feathered engine. Returned. Found connecting rod had broken below the piston.Jan 25, 1988 · N6898DIncident 19851024068079IDoug DC3G202A · Detroit, MILanded long with crosswind and departed the end of the runway. No damage. Taxied back onto runway without problems.Oct 24, 1985 · N387TIncident 19830523033619IDoug DC3G202A · Isla Verde, Puerto RicoLeft prop and engine struck a ground vehicle while pilot in right seat was making a right turn out of parking lot.May 23, 1983 · N25695 · Minor damageAccident 19790612022199ADoug DC3G202A · Ft Lauderdale, FLAcft made premature liftoff. Climbed nose high, gear down. Stalled, rotated to left, vertical dive to ground.Jun 12, 1979 · N427W · DestroyedIncident 19790102000799IDoug DC3 · New Orleans, LAUnqualified copilot extended the gear improperly and left the handle down. Gear collapsed.Jan 2, 1979 · N3VB · Minor damageIncident 19781016033099IDoug DC3 · San Juan, Puerto RicoPilot lost directional control after touchdown in a moderate crosswind due to a ruptured brake expanded tubeOct 16, 1978 · N86584 · Minor damageIncident 19781001030669IDoug DC3 · St Thomas, U.S. Virgin IslandsPilot lost directional control during rollout due to brake failure. Sheared bolt allowed brake to rotate.Oct 1, 1978 · N86584Accident 19780915035709ADoug C52BSep 15, 1978 · N26214 · DestroyedIncident 19780311016489IDoug DC3 · San Juan, Puerto RicoPilot taxiing from the ramp area struck a parked aircraft.Mar 11, 1978 · N86584 · Minor damageIncident 19780211006979IDoug DC3 · St Thomas, U.S. Virgin IslandsCopilot was making the takeoff, lost directional control, take off aborted.Feb 11, 1978 · N86584
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Service difficulty reports · 4

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  WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'DC3G202A'
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STCs that may be installed · 138

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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  FROM (
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    WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3021424')
    GROUP BY stc_number
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