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Multi-Engine Piston

1942 DOUGLAS DC-3C

$353,375 fyiEstimate $252,500–$259,000 How this estimate is built

Starts from the median asking price of 851 comparable Multi-Engine Piston listings ($395,000), then adjusts for:

  • Year -38 vs comparable listings -20.0%
  • Airframe time +16,124 hr vs comps -20.0%
  • Engine time -398 hr vs comps +1.2%

Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.

1942
20,900 hrs
ZK-JGB
4363
PRATT & WHITNEY R-1830
2
HAMILTON STANDARD

Overview

Make / ModelDOUGLAS DC-3C
TypeMulti-Engine Piston
Airframe time20,900 hrs
Engine time457 SOH
Avionics / TransponderTrig TT31
Avionics / OtherKing KX-155
AirworthyYes

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

General

Year1942
ManufacturerDOUGLAS
ModelDC-3C
Serial Number4363
Registration #ZK-JGB
ConditionUsed

Airframe

Total Time20,900

Engine 1

Engine 1 Make/ModelPRATT & WHITNEY R-1830
Engine 1 Serial NumberP141091
Engine 1 Time457 SOH
Engine 1 TBO1400
Year Engine 1 Overhauled or Installed as New1992
Engine 1 Time Remaining To Overhaul893

Engine 2

Engine 2 Make/ModelPRATT & WHITNEY R-1830
Engine 2 Serial NumberP145694
Engine 2 Time65 SOH
Engine 2 TBO1400
Year Engine 2 Overhauled or Installed as New2017
Engine 2 Time Remaining To Overhaul1285

Props

Prop 1 ManufacturerHAMILTON STANDARD
Prop 1 Time171 SOH
Prop 2 ManufacturerHAMILTON STANDARD
Prop 2 Time171 SOH

Avionics

Avionics/RadiosAudio: 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

Additional Equipment

Additional EquipmentThe sale includes specific spare parts: Spare engine (with 500 hours) 2 Engine cylinders 3 Tyres Front & Rear jacks

Inspection Status

AirworthyYes