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Douglas DC3C-R-1830-90C

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing multi engine · Airplane · registry code 3021466

Manufacturer (registry)
DOUGLAS
Model
DC3C-R-1830-90C
Registry code
3021466
Registered
10 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing multi engine
Engines
2 · Turbo-prop
Seats
32
Weight class
20,000 lb and over
Cruise speed
150 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 · 14

1942Registered nowDeregistered2026

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
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Information bulletins that may apply · 2

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Registered aircraft · 10

N271SEFlorida Air Cargo Inc · Davie, FLBuilt 1945 · S/N 15676/27121N2805JAmerican Flight Museum Inc · Topeka, KSBuilt 1944 · S/N 20835N300BFBasler Turbo Conversions LLC · Oshkosh, WIBuilt 1943 · S/N 26744N300MFMissionary Flights And Services Inc DBA · Fort Pierce, FLBuilt 1944 · S/N 32961N346ABAmerican Airpower Heritage Flying Museum Inc · Dallas, TXBuilt 1945 · S/N 16693N60154Palm Springs Air Museum · Palm Springs, CABuilt 1943 · S/N 32755N791HHMartin Aviation Inc · Santa Ana, CABuilt 1944 · S/N 33123N877MGPeters Gary · Clarkston, WABuilt 1949 · S/N 20806N882TPTvpx Aircraft Solutions Inc Trustee · North Salt Lake, UTBuilt 1945 · S/N 32644N8WJStonehenge Air Museum Inc · Kalispell, MTBuilt 1942 · S/N 9276
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NTSB investigations · 1

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

NTSB ANC71AA048Accident · No injuriesClosedDouglas DC-3 · Red Devil, AKMar 26, 1971 · N49319 · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 3

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

Incident 20080718842049IDoug DC3CR183090C · Chino, CA(-23) After landing and taxiing to parking sport, the Chino control tower noticed "flames" coming from the right engine. The tower notified the crew who immediately shutdown the engines and discharged the number two engine fire bottle before safely evacuating…Jul 18, 2008 · N791HH · No damageIncident 19860102023279IDoug DC3CS1C3G · Cleveland, OHDeparted on runway 23L contrary to ATC instructions to depart on 23R.Jan 2, 1986 · N140JRIncident 19850925060039IDoug DC3CS1C3G · Indianapolis, INLeft engine ran rough and oil was seen on cowling. Engine shutdown. Safe landing. Exhaust valve rocker shaft broke.Sep 25, 1985 · N140JR
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Service difficulty reports · 8

SDR 2025F00280Tube · rupturedCREW REPORTED HISSING NOISE FROM THE LEFT TIRE ON POST FLIGHT WALK AROUND. REMOVED TIRE AND INSPECTED TUBE. FOUND A SMALL RUPTURE IN THE TUBE THAT DID NOT APPEAR TO BE A CUT OR PENETRATING DAMAGE. TIRE CASING APPEARS SMOOTH WITH NO PROTRUSIONS.Dec 2, 2025 · N300MF · Doug DC3CR183090C · Tire TubeSDR 2025FA0000798Tube · rupturedTIRE LEFT MAIN WAS SEEN DEFLATING WHILE PARKED ON THE RAMP. REMOVED TIRE AND INSPECTED TUBE AND TIRE. TIRE CASING WAS FOUND TO BE IN GOOD CONDITION AND SMOOTH INSIDE. TUBE WAS FOUND TO HAVE A SMALL RUPTURE, WITH NO EVIDENCE OF PENETRATION OR DAMAGE ON THE OUTSNov 12, 2025 · N300MF · Doug DC3CR183090C · Tire TubeSDR HZZ2011F00000Cylinder · crackedENGINE STARTED TO RUN ROUGH IN FLIGHT. THE CAPT SHUTDOWN THE NR 1 ENGINE. UPON INSPECTION ON THE GROUND, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE NR3 CYLINDER HAD CRACKED NEAR THE EXHAUST PORT.Aug 3, 2011 · N403JB · Doug DC3CR183090C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2008FA0000232Cartridge · failedTHE FIRE BOTTLE WAS BEING DISCHARGED FOR AN OVERHAUL. THE CARTRIDGE FIRED BUT DID NOT DISCHARGE THE BOTTLE. SUSPECT IMPROPER SETUP OF CARTRIDGE IN BOTTLE. (K)Mar 31, 2008 · N300BF · Doug DC3CR183090C · Fire Bottle, FixedSDR YZ4R200800001Extinguisher · inoperativeFIRE EXTINGUISHER DID NOT ACTIVATE. THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER IS FILLED WITH 4.5 POUNDS OF HALON 1301 AND PRESSURIZED TO 600 PSIG WITH DRY NITROGEN. THE CONTENTS ARE HELD IN THE CYLINDER BY A PLUG VALVE, PN 13038 WITH AN O-RING SEAL. THIS PLUG VALVE IS COMPRESSED Feb 22, 2008 · N300BF · Doug DC3CR183090C · Extinguishing SystemSDR 98ZZZX3540Fork · brokenAS THE AIRCRAFT PARKED AND THE ENGINES SHUT DOWN, THE TAIL WHEEL FORK CRACKED AND BROKE IN TWO PIECES. AREAS OF CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE WERE THE LOWER SKIN, FORMERS AND STRINGERS AT STA 664/667. APPARENT CAUSE OF TROUBLE - METAL FATIGUE.May 11, 1998 · N133FS · Doug DC3CR183090C · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/AxleSDR 98ZZZX3525Fork · brokenAS THE AIRCRAFT PARKED AND THE ENGINES SHUT DOWN, THE TAIL WHEEL FORK CRACKED AND BROKE IN TWO PIECES. AREAS OF CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE WERE THE LOWER SKIN, FORMERS AND STRINGERS AT STA 664/667. APPARENT CAUSE OF TROUBLE - METAL FATIGUE.May 11, 1998 · N133FS · Doug DC3CR183090C · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/AxleSDR AU970737Pump · faulty(AUS) LH ENGINE DRIVEN VACUUM PUMP FAULTYJun 17, 1997 · Doug DC3CR183090C · Vacuum Distribution System
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STCs that may be installed · 247

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.

STC SA2622NMInstallation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in landing/taxi system. (767-200 B17) (DHC-8 101)Precise Flight Inc.STC SA7965SWApplication of fabric and polyurethane finishing system.Shady Aviation LLCSTC ST04350CHInstallation of an S-Tec Autopilot SystemBasler Turbo Conversions LLC
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PMA parts · 150

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.

BTC3115184-1Hinge-Elevator OuterBasler Turbo Conversions, LLC · PMA PQ2412CE · Replaces 3115184-1 · Apr 10, 2024BTC3115184Hinge- Elevator InnerBasler Turbo Conversions, LLC · PMA PQ2412CE · Replaces 3115184 · Apr 10, 2024SMR364-7-1Pneumatic De-icerSMR Acquisition LLC dba SMR Technologies Inc · PMA PQ0845NE · Replaces 11-364-7-1 · Dec 18, 2023
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  WHERE tcds_number IN ('A-669')
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The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

Douglas DC-3C-R-1830-90C0 registered aircraftRegistry code 3021125
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