# Douglas R4D-8 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 3023693 - Manufacturer (registry): DOUGLAS - Model: R4D-8 - Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 2 · Turbo-prop - Seats: 32 - Weight class: 12,500 to 19,999 lb - Certification: Type certificated - Registered aircraft: 2 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-r4d-8 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 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 92-06-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/92-06-15): Prevent Structural Failure Of Wings · Boeing DC3-G102, DC3-G102A, DC3-G103A and 15 more. Effective Apr 28, 1992 - [AD 90-05-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-05-08): Revise Inspection Program · Day, Gene C. R4D-8, R4D-8, R4D-8Z and 15 more. Effective Apr 19, 1990 - [AD 78-18-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-18-02): Elevator Control System · Day, Gene C. R4D-8, R4D-8, R4D-8Z and 15 more. Effective Sep 6, 1978 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (1) - [SAIB NM-15-03](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-15-03): Flight Controls. Issued Nov 24, 2014 ## Registered aircraft (2) - [N28TN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28TN): [Dena'Ina Leasing Agency LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DENA'INA%20LEASING%20AGENCY%20LLC), [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage), built 1952, S/N 43354 - [N9796N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9796N): [Fourrier Foundation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FOURRIER%20FOUNDATION%20INC), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), built 1952, S/N 43375 ## NTSB investigations None matched to aircraft with this model. ## 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. - [Incident 20211208022299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211208022299I), Dec 8, 2021: Douglas R4D-8 (N28TN), Anchorage, AK, Minor damage. Pilot stated that after takeoff from panc at 300AGL the right engine failed. Pilot then feathered the right propeller and requested to return to panc. Shortly… - [Incident 20110422010569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110422010569I), Apr 22, 2011: Douglas R4D-8 (N9796N), Honolulu, HI, Minor damage. All preflight checks, engine start & ground run-ups conducted were normal. 12 seconds after takeoff: #1 tach went to 3500 RPM, #1 map dropped to 42". Oil PSI,… - [Incident 20041126029729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041126029729I), Nov 26, 2004: Doug DC3 (N9796N), Honolulu, HI. (-23) Right engine was shut down due to low oil pressure. The flight crew declared an emergency and landed without any further problems. Finding: oil pressure… - [Accident 19820402010269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820402010269A), Apr 2, 1982: Doug R4D8 (N8502Z), Puebla, Mexico, Substantial damage. Pilot attempted landing on 3200 foot strip. Elevation 7700 feet. Claims brake malfunction. ## Service difficulty reports (9) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2026FA0000508](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000508), Jun 10, 2026: CYLINDER. SEPARATED. ON 6/9/26 ABOUT 1:00PM AKST, THE SUPER DC3 TAIL NUMBER N28TN WAS RETURNING TO ANCHORAGE WHEN THE #2 ENGINE FAILED. UPON INSPECTION THE #9 CYLINDER CRACKED AROUN - [SDR 2021FA0000370](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021FA0000370), Dec 8, 2021: ENGINE. INOPERATIVE. AIRCRAFT DEPARTED FROM PANC TO PADQ. RIGHT HAND ENGINE LOST POWER AFTER TAKE OFF. HAD TO DIVERT TO PAMR AND LAND GEAR UP. - [SDR 2011FA0000266](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000266), Apr 22, 2011: ENGINE. MAKING METAL. ALL PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS COMPLETED, BOTH ENGINES STARTED NORMALLY, TAXI AND ENG PERFORMANCE CHECKS WERE ALL WITHIN LIMITS. BEFORE CLEARANCE TO TAKEOFF THE NR 1 ENG - [SDR CA030605007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030605007), May 13, 2003: CYLINDER. PERFORATED. (CAN) AIRCRAFT NR 1 ENGINE RAN ROUGH ON TAKEOFF. COME BACK TO BASE ON REDUCED POWER. DIFFERENTIAL COMPRESSION CHECK INDICATED (0) ON NR 4 CYLINDER. FOUND ALUMIN - [SDR 99ZZZX3608](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3608), Aug 30, 1999: ENGINE. FAILED. CRUISING VMC AT 9,500 FEET NEAR LFK, ENGINE SHOOK AND OIL PRESSURE BEGAN TO LOWER. CAPTAIN ELECTED PRECAUTIONARY SHUTDOWN OF ENGINE AND LANDED AT LFK WITHOUT IN - [SDR CA970527001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970527001), May 12, 1997: PUSH ROD. BENT. (CAN) DURING CRUISE #2 ENGINE PRODUCED A LOUD AUDIBLE BANG AT ALTITUDE. THIS OCCURRED DURING THE FRIST POWER REDUCTION FOLLOWED BY A ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE. ALL E - [SDR CA970620001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970620001), May 6, 1997: ENGINE. FAILED. (CAN) SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF, UPON GEARUP INDICATION, POWER WAS REDUCED AND THE #1 ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE WAS AT THE TOP OF THE RED LINE. THE OIL COOLER DOOR WAS - [SDR CA961218002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA961218002), Oct 8, 1996: ENGINE. FAILED. (CAN) ENGINE FAILED IN FLIGHT. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BASE. ENGINE REMOVED AND SENT FOR REPAIR. FURTHER REPORT TO FOLLOW. - [SDR 95ZZZX3085](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX3085), May 11, 1995: MAGNETO. DEFECTIVE. EXCESSIVE MAGNETO DROP ON RUN-UP. SUSPECT CAUSE INTERNAL MAG PROBLEM. DOUGLAS MANUAL RECOMMENDS NO FIELD WORK, JUST REPLACE AND SEND FOR OVERHAUL. --- 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.