Aircraft N88874 Data
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N88874
1944 Douglas DC3C (C-47A), c/n 12693
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Airframe Info
| Manufacturer | Douglas |
| Model | DC3C (C-47A) Search all Douglas DC3C (C-47A) |
| Year built | 1944 |
| Construction Number (C/N) | 12693 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing multi engine |
| Number of Seats | 32 |
| Number of Engines | 2 |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Engine Manufacturer and Model | Pratt & Whitney R-1830 SERIES |
| Also Registered As |
Aircraft
| Registration Number | N88874 |
| Mode S (ICAO24) Code | AC3EF7 |
| Certification Class | Standard |
| Certification Issued | 2008-12-03 |
| Air Worthiness Test | 1956-04-12 |
| Last Action Taken | 2008-12-03 |
| Current Status | De-registered |
Owner
| Registration Type | Corporation |
| Owner | Basler Turbo Conversions Llc |
| Address |
Oshkosh, WI 54902 United States |
| Region | Great Lakes |
User Comments
Glenn E. Chatfield, 2012-01-24 20:11:58
This aircraft was built as C-47A 42-92847, delivered to USAAF on 3/6/44 and assigned to the 8th AF in the European theater on 4/26/44. on 4/27/44 it was transferred to the 9th AF and flew on D-Day as well as many other operations during the war. It returned to the USA on 8/4/45 and two months later went to the Reconstruction Finance Corp. In 1946 it was registered N88874 and operated by United Gas Corp. It changed hands several times over the years and operated in many capacities prior to its purchase by its present owner.