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
Wisconsin18Texas15Florida15California14Alaska11Ohio9Nevada6Utah4North Carolina4Kansas4Delaware4Washington3
Who owns them registrant type
Corporation78 (50%)LLC55 (35%)Individual16 (10%)Government5 (3%)Co-owned1 (0.6%)
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
Valid152 (98%)Revoked3 (2%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Standard119 (77%)None on file16 (10%)Multiple7 (5%)Experimental5 (3%)Restricted4 (3%)Special flight permit3 (2%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Basler Turbo Conversions LLC16Preferred Airparts LLC5International Air Services INC Trustee3American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum3Airborne Holdings INC3Tvpx Aircraft Solutions INC Trustee2Military Aircraft Restoration CORP2Lee County Mosquito Control District2Florida Air Cargo INC2Desert Air Transport INC2Big Flats LLC2Yankee Air Force INC1
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 · 36 DC3C (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N59314 | Douglas DC3C |
N59314 LLC Anchorage, Alaska |
None on file | 2026-05-05 | Valid |
| N65388 | Douglas DC3C |
Skybus Jet Cargo INC Las Vegas, Nevada |
None on file | 2025-12-12 | Valid |
| N814CL | Douglas DC3C |
Dc3 Mainliner LLC Oxnard, California |
Standard | 2025-07-28 | Valid |
| N560PT | Douglas DC3C |
Jcb LLC Anchorage, Alaska |
Standard | 2024-07-27 | Valid |
| N982Z | Douglas DC3C |
Warbird South Flying Museum Rainbow City, Alabama |
Standard | 2023-06-22 | Valid |
| N345VJ | Douglas DC3C |
Vaerus Jet Sales LLC Topeka, Kansas |
Standard | 2022-12-23 | Valid |
| N62CC | Douglas DC3C |
Co-owned owner Colorado |
Standard | 2022-09-07 | Valid |
| N486C | Douglas DC3C |
38 North Aviation LLC Henderson, Nevada |
Restricted | 2022-07-23 | Valid |
| N473DC | Douglas DC3C |
Dakota Heritage INC Trustee Wilmington, Delaware |
Standard | 2022-06-16 | Valid |
| N249CM | Douglas DC3C |
Individual owner Tennessee |
Standard | 2021-03-30 | Valid |
| N115U | Douglas DC3C |
Basler Turbo Conversions LLC Oshkosh, Wisconsin |
Standard | 2020-12-18 | Valid |
| N161PR | Douglas DC3C |
N161Pr LLC California, Maryland |
Standard | 2019-11-04 | Valid |
| N579PT | Douglas DC3C |
Preferred Airparts LLC Kidron, Ohio |
Standard | 2019-09-23 | Valid |
| N138FS | Douglas DC3C |
Florida Air Cargo INC Davie, Florida |
Standard | 2019-07-05 | Valid |
| N578PT | Douglas DC3C |
Preferred Airparts LLC Kidron, Ohio |
Standard | 2019-05-08 | Valid |
| N68CW | Douglas DC3C |
Basler Turbo Conversions LLC Oshkosh, Wisconsin |
Standard | 2019-01-28 | Valid |
| N737H | Douglas DC3C |
Airborne Holdings INC Midlothian, Texas |
Experimental | 2018-08-21 | Valid |
| N84KB | Douglas DC3C |
Basler Turbo Conversions LLC Oshkosh, Wisconsin |
Standard | 2018-08-18 | Valid |
| N583V | Douglas DC3C |
Airborne Holdings INC Midlothian, Texas |
Multiple | 2018-06-27 | Valid |
| N574PT | Douglas DC3C |
Preferred Airparts LLC Kidron, Ohio |
Standard | 2017-03-15 | Valid |
| N193DP | Douglas DC3C |
Bank Of Utah Trustee Salt Lake City, Utah |
Standard | 2016-02-26 | Valid |
| N47TB | Douglas DC3C |
American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum Dallas, Texas |
Standard | 2015-09-04 | Valid |
| N147AZ | Douglas DC3C |
American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum Dallas, Texas |
Standard | 2015-05-28 | Valid |
| N91314 | Douglas DC3C |
Individual owner Alaska |
Multiple | 2013-02-04 | Valid |
| N47E | Douglas DC3C |
Dynamic Avlease INC Bridgewater, Virginia |
Standard | 2010-07-23 | Valid |
| N44587 | Douglas DC3C |
Desert Air Transport INC Anchorage, Alaska |
Standard | 2010-06-16 | Valid |
| N272R | Douglas DC3C |
Desert Air Transport INC Anchorage, Alaska |
Standard | 2010-05-28 | Valid |
| N932H | Douglas DC3C |
Airborne Support INC Houma, Louisiana |
Experimental | 2009-07-22 | Valid |
| N47TF | Douglas DC3C |
Planes Of Fame Air Museum Chino, California |
None on file | 2009-01-30 | Valid |
| N705GB | Douglas DC3C |
Atlantic Air Cargo In Doral, Florida |
Standard | 2006-10-13 | Valid |
| N305SF | Douglas DC3C |
Individual owner Nevada |
Standard | 2002-08-12 | Valid |
| N15SJ | Douglas DC3C |
American Airpower Museum INC Farmingdale, New York |
Standard | 2001-10-03 | Valid |
| N728G | Douglas DC3C |
Kw Plastics INC Troy, Alabama |
Standard | 1986-03-13 | Valid |
| N7AP | Douglas DC3C |
Ohio University Albany, Ohio |
Experimental | 1981-01-20 | Valid |
| N710Z | Douglas DC3C |
Combat Air Museum INC Topeka, Kansas |
Standard | 1980-09-09 | Valid |
| N502V | Douglas DC3C |
Westernair Of Albuquerque INC Albuquerque, New Mexico |
Standard | 1967-06-27 | Revoked |