Douglas DC-3
155 on the U.S. register across 16 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1936 to 1987; half of them date from 1943 or earlier. Wisconsin has the most (18). 89% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the DC-3 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, multi-engine · Piston twins
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 2 engines
- Common engines
- P & W R-1830 Series (82), Wright C9Gc&D Series (8), Ama/Expr Unknown Eng (7)
- Seats
- 32
- Cruise speed
- about 150 mph
- Maker on the register
- Douglas
- Registered
- earliest certificate September 16, 1966; newest September 9, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Who owns them registrant type
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| DC3C | 36 | 1942 to 1958 | 23.2% |
| DC3 | 32 | 1937 to 1952 | 20.6% |
| DC3C-S1C3G | 30 | 1940 to 1987 | 19.4% |
| DC3A | 13 | 1937 to 1947 | 8.4% |
| DC3C-R-1830-90C | 10 | 1942 to 1949 | 6.5% |
| DC3C 1830-94 | 8 | 1943 to 1945 | 5.2% |
| DC3-G202A | 7 | 1940 to 1944 | 4.5% |
| DC3C-S4C4G | 5 | 1942 to 1944 | 3.2% |
| DC-3A-S1C3G | 5 | 1936 to 1944 | 3.2% |
| DC3A-S4C4G | 2 | 1937 to 1940 | 1.3% |
| DC-3C-TP | 2 | 1943 to 1944 | 1.3% |
| DC3C-SC3G | 1 | 1944 | 0.6% |
| DC3C-R | 1 | 1943 | 0.6% |
| DC3A 1830-94 | 1 | — | 0.6% |
| DC3-G102A | 1 | 1939 | 0.6% |
| DC-3S/R4D-8 | 1 | — | 0.6% |
When they were built by decade · 40 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Airworthiness certificate class
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Fleet pages: Basler Turbo Conversions LLC · Preferred Airparts LLC · International Air Services INC Trustee · American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum · Airborne Holdings INC · Tvpx Aircraft Solutions INC Trustee · Military Aircraft Restoration CORP · Lee County Mosquito Control District
Accident history NTSB
Each aircraft's own page already shows its NTSB accident and incident record. The model-wide record (accidents per year, fatal and non-fatal, against the number registered) is being added; it will appear here.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Douglas DC-3 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
155 as of October 2, 2026, counting 16 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Douglas DC-3s?
Wisconsin, with 18.
Who owns the Douglas DC-3?
89% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 13 DC3A (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N137PB | Douglas DC3A |
Dirigo Aerospace Solutions LLC Sumner, Maine |
Standard | 2026-01-21 | Valid |
| N8336C | Douglas DC3A |
Tvpx Aircraft Solutions INC Trustee North Salt Lake, Utah |
Standard | 2023-10-22 | Valid |
| N25646 | Douglas DC3A |
Justice Air INC Farmingdale, New York |
Standard | 2023-08-16 | Valid |
| N763A | Douglas DC3A |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2021-08-04 | Valid |
| N28AA | Douglas DC3A |
Shannon Air Museum LLC Fredericksburg, Virginia |
Standard | 2021-03-12 | Valid |
| N129H | Douglas DC3A |
Save A Dc 3 The Mr Douglas Society INC Deland, Florida |
Restricted | 2018-01-25 | Valid |
| N61981 | Douglas DC3A |
Individual owner Massachusetts |
Standard | 2015-06-09 | Valid |
| N85SA | Douglas DC3A |
Saving Lulu Belle INC Fremont, Ohio |
Standard | 2012-02-08 | Valid |
| N32MS | Douglas DC3A |
Individual owner Arizona |
Standard | 2011-06-18 | Valid |
| N18121 | Douglas DC3A |
Blue Skies Air LLC Portland, Oregon |
Standard | 2007-09-11 | Valid |
| N25673 | Douglas DC3A |
Lone Star Flight Museum Houston, Texas |
Standard | 2004-02-24 | Valid |
| N22357 | Douglas DC3A |
Basler Turbo Conversions LLC Oshkosh, Wisconsin |
None on file | 2000-07-24 | Valid |
| N139D | Douglas DC3A |
Individual owner Illinois |
Standard | 1984-08-15 | Valid |