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1942 DOUGLAS DC-3C
Starts from the median asking price of 6 comparable DOUGLAS Multi-Engine Piston listings ($85,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -2 vs comparable listings -3.8%
- Airframe time -2,699 hr vs comps +5.4%
- Engine time -160 hr vs comps +2.3%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | DOUGLAS DC-3C |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 20,900 hrs |
| Engine time | 457 SOH |
| Avionics / Audio panel | King KMA 24 |
| Avionics / Nav / com radio | King KX 155 |
| Avionics / ADF | KR-87 |
| Avionics / DME | KN-64 |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
Some Vendor Financing may be available to qualified buyer – in N.Z. Serious offers sought, fly-away N.Z. Aircraft Type: Douglas DC-3C Airliner Registration: ZK-JGB Year: 1942 Serial Number: 4363 Airframe Total Time: 20,900 Hours since new Empty Weight: 18,230.3 lbs Military History: Delivered to the U.S. Navy in May 1942 as an RD41 model (equivalent to USAAF C-47 Skytrain) Civilian History: Phased to civilian corporate operation in 1946. Operated by Dow Chemical Co., Draper Chemical Co., Airflite, and Pennzoil. Recent History: Flown by the present owner on a Jean Batten commemorative flight UK-NZ. Maintenance Highlights: All Airworthiness directives complied with New floor panels and floor beam structure Rudder overhauled in 2021 Both engine hoses replaced 7 years ago
Modifications
The sale includes specific spare parts: Spare engine (with 500 hours) 2 Engine cylinders 3 Tyres Front & Rear jacks
Avionics
Audio: Dual Bendix-King KMA-24H Nav/Coms: Dual Bendix-King KX-155 VHF Transponder: One Trigg TT31 DME: One Bendix-King KN-64 ELT: One Kannad 406AF Additional Equipment: Bendix-King RMI, VOR/LOC/GS Inoperative Equipment: Dual Bendix-King KR-87 ADF and One Trimble TNL-1000 GPS are listed as INOP
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
See prices & suppliers ›No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
See prices & suppliers ›No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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General
| Year | 1942 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | DOUGLAS |
| Model | DC-3C |
| Serial Number | 4363 |
| Registration # | ZK-JGB |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 20,900 |
|---|
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | PRATT & WHITNEY R-1830 |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Serial Number | P141091 |
| Engine 1 Time | 457 SOH |
| Engine 1 TBO | 1400 |
| Year Engine 1 Overhauled or Installed as New | 1992 |
| Engine 1 Time Remaining To Overhaul | 893 |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Make/Model | PRATT & WHITNEY R-1830 |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Serial Number | P145694 |
| Engine 2 Time | 65 SOH |
| Engine 2 TBO | 1400 |
| Year Engine 2 Overhauled or Installed as New | 2017 |
| Engine 2 Time Remaining To Overhaul | 1285 |
Props
| Prop 1 Manufacturer | HAMILTON STANDARD |
|---|---|
| Prop 1 Time | 171 SOH |
| Prop 2 Manufacturer | HAMILTON STANDARD |
| Prop 2 Time | 171 SOH |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Audio: Dual Bendix-King KMA-24H Nav/Coms: Dual Bendix-King KX-155 VHF Transponder: One Trigg TT31 DME: One Bendix-King KN-64 ELT: One Kannad 406AF Additional Equipment: Bendix-King RMI, VOR/LOC/GS Inoperative Equipment: Dual Bendix-King KR-87 ADF and One Trimble TNL-1000 GPS are listed as INOP |
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Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | The sale includes specific spare parts: Spare engine (with 500 hours) 2 Engine cylinders 3 Tyres Front & Rear jacks |
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Inspection Status
| Airworthy | Yes |
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