1945 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-3
Starts from the median asking price of 851 comparable Multi-Engine Piston listings ($395,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -35 vs comparable listings -20.0%
- Airframe time +9,224 hr vs comps -18.4%
- Engine time -71 hr vs comps +0.2%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-3 |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 14,000 hrs |
| Engine time | 784 SOH |
Description
‘Melbourne’s Gooney Bird’ For sale as a going concern for $1.25M AUD A true icon, and the only DC-3 flying commercially in Australia, this aircraft has graced the skies over Melbourne for more than thirty-five years, bringing excitement and joy to thousands of people (see reviews on Google/ChatGPT). The sale includes an extensive spares inventory, including a zero-time engine. Shortstop Jet Charter, the present owner, can provide staff and services for ongoing operations, including CASA AOC approvals, under a fee for service agreement, and will assist in training and approval preparation for new owners people as required. The aircraft is compliant with and currently operating under CASA Part 121. Online: melbournesgooneybird . com . au | hangar5 . com . au | shortstop . com . au Contact: mikesr @ shortstop . com . au for further information.
General
| Year | 1945 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | MCDONNELL DOUGLAS |
| Model | DC-3 |
| Serial Number | 44-76770 |
| Registration # | VH-OVM |
| Condition | Used |
| Based at | YMEN |
Airframe
| Total Time | 14,000 |
|---|
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | PRATT & WHITNEY R-1830 |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 784 SOH |
| Engine 1 TBO | 1200 |
| Engine 1 Time Remaining To Overhaul | 416 |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Make/Model | PRATT & WHITNEY R-1830 |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Time | 1,040 SOH |
| Engine 2 TBO | 1200 |
| Engine 2 Time Remaining To Overhaul | 160 |
