1942 McDonnell Douglas DC3 C

Warbirds/Classics

$599,500

plus GST
  • 1942 McDonnell Douglas DC3 C
  • 1942 McDonnell Douglas DC3 C
  • 1942 McDonnell Douglas DC3 C
  • 1942 McDonnell Douglas DC3 C
  • 1942 McDonnell Douglas DC3 C
  • 1942 McDonnell Douglas DC3 C
  • 1942 McDonnell Douglas DC3 C
  • 1942 McDonnell Douglas DC3 C
  • 1942 McDonnell Douglas DC3 C
  • 1942 McDonnell Douglas DC3 C
  • 1942 McDonnell Douglas DC3 C
  • 1942 McDonnell Douglas DC3 C
  • 1942 McDonnell Douglas DC3 C
  • 1942 McDonnell Douglas DC3 C
  • 1942 McDonnell Douglas DC3 C
  • 1942 McDonnell Douglas DC3 C
  • 1942 McDonnell Douglas DC3 C
  • 1942 McDonnell Douglas DC3 C
  • 1942 McDonnell Douglas DC3 C
  • 1942 McDonnell Douglas DC3 C
1942 McDonnell Douglas DC3 C
Aircraft TypeWarbirds/Classics
MakeMcDonnell Douglas
ModelDC3 C
ConditionUsed
Sale TypeFor Sale
CurrencyNZ $
Price $599,500 plus GST
LocationAustralia
Year Built1942
Total Time Airframe20900
Comments

Some Vendor Financing may be available to qualified buyer – in N.Z. Serious offers are invited, 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
Engine Specifications

Engines: Pratt & Whitney R-1830-94 (TBO: 1,350 Hrs)
Propellers: Hamilton Standard 23E50 (TBO: 2,600 Hrs) 9

ComponentSerial No.Time Since Overhaul (SMOH)Hours Remaining
Left EngineP141091

457 Hrs (July 1992)

893 Hrs

Right EngineP145694

65 Hrs (May 2017)

1,285 Hrs

Left PropF7266A

171 Hrs

N/A
Right PropP31978

171 Hrs

N/A
Avionics

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
Interior
  • Configuration: 19 Passenger configuration
  • Seating: Rows of 2-place double and single seats in dark blue leather
  • Cabin Features: Burgundy floor coverings, sheepskin throw rugs, tray tables, and private lavatory facility
Exterior

Exterior Paint: White upper fuselage with a blue stripe through the window line; silver lower fuselage and wings

Additional Features

The sale includes specific spare parts:

  • Spare engine (with 500 hours)
  • 2 Engine cylinders
  • 3 Tyres
  • Front & Rear jacks

*PLEASE NOTE: Aircraft specifications are subject to verification by the purchaser. It is up to you as the purchaser to conduct your due diligence. Unless given to you in writing by the seller, no warranties are implied or given. Aircraft or parts may be withdrawn from sale at any time. If the price does not contain the notation that it is the total price, the price may or may not include costs such as Stamp Duty, Transfer fees, GST and other State or Federal charges. Please confirm price, fees, charges and features with the seller of the Aircraft or Part.

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Seller Information

Contact Name:Dennis Thompson
Seller Type:Dealer
Dealership:Dennis Thompson International Limited
Home/Office:+64 09 298 6249
Listing ID:12356

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