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1945 DOUGLAS DC-3 For Sale in Manassas, Virginia United States
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One of a kind corporate configured 1945 Douglas DC-3. S/N 34378 is the former transport of the Columbia Broadcasting System, Outboard and Marine Manufacturing and EAA. Low total time with only 17,896 hours. This DC-3 was the last of its model to operate carrying passengers for a Part 121 Air Carrier on the US registry and also has a number of historic aviation figures in its logbook such as Paul Poberezney and Jimmy Leeward to name a few.
One of a kind corporate configured 1945 Douglas DC-3. S/N 34378 is the former transport of the Columbia Broadcasting System, Outboard and Marine Manufacturing and EAA. Low total time with only 17,896 hours. This DC-3 was the last of its model to operate carrying passengers for a Part 121 Air Carrier on the US registry and also has a number of historic aviation figures in its logbook such as Paul Poberezney and Jimmy Leeward to name a few.
Details
- StatusFor Sale
- ConditionUsed
- Year1945
- MakeDOUGLAS
- ModelDC-3
- Reg #N33611
- Serial #34378
- Airframe17981 hrs
- Left Engine236 hrs SMOH
- Right Engine1004 hrs SMOH
- Left Prop126 hrs SPOH
- Right Prop126 hrs SPOH
- Yr Exterior2012
- Yr Interior2014
- Special UseAntique-Classic
- LocationManassas, Virginia United States
- External URL
S/N 34378 was the cover for Flying Magazine in August 1981 and AOPA Magazine in December 2016. This is a rare turn-key opportunity to purchase an exceptionally cared for DC-3 with spare parts and support equipment.
Engines
- Model: Pratt & Whitney R1830-94
- Left Engine 236 (2013) SMOH
- Right Engine 1004 (2013) SMOH
- Left engine overhauled by Anderson Aero Engines
- Right engine bearing replaced by Anderson Aero Engines
- Pratt & Whitney R1830-94 rated to 1,350 hp each
- Both sides restored from engine mount forward in 2012-2013
- Restoration included all hoses and accessories being replaced with new / overhauled parts and accessories, fire sleeves
Propellers
- Model: Hamilton Standard 23E50-505
- Left Propeller 126 hours SPOH
- Right Propeller 126 hours SPOH
- Left propeller since AD 81-13-01 complied with in July 2016 (1462 SMOH)
- Right propeller since AD 81-13-01 complied with in July 2016 (477 SMOH)
- Aircraft Total Time 17981
- Aircraft Cycle Time 17758
Avionics
- GTN 750 WAAS Touch Screen Navigator (Com/Nav 1)
- King KX-165 (Com/Nav 2)
- Dual Garmin GTX-33ES ADS-B (In & Out)
- Garmin GDL-88 dual link ADS-B (traffic and weather)
- Garmin GTS 800 Traffic Avoidance
- King KR-87 ADF
- Dual NAT Audio Panels
- King KCS-551 HSI
- Collins RMI (slaved) left side
- King KI-226 RMI (slaved) right side
- 3 Light Marker Beacon w/ Audio
- Cabin Address System
- 406 ELT
Additional Equipment
- Cockpit jumpseat & 3? Gyros (pilot & copilot)
- Crew oxygen system & Pulse light landing light system
- Oilamatic pre-oil system for each engine
- Oil tank heaters with external electrical ports
- Fire Detection for engine accessory section
- Fire Detection for landing gear bays
- Fire suppression for accessory section
- AeroLED wingtip nav/strobes & AeroLED landing lights
- Counter balanced air-stair door with interior safety lock
- Entryway lighting and main cabin access lighting
- Emergency evacuation lighting for cabin and overwing exits
- Spare tail wheel with mounted tire (aft baggage compartment)
- Spare parts locker in tail compartment contains:
- Starter
- Cowl Flap Cylinder
- Fuel pump – Electric
- Fuel pump – Engine driven
- Accelerator pump
- Spark Plugs
- Hydraulic pump
- Booster Coil
- Various gaskets and soft rubber parts
- Aft baggage storage compartment for tools/equipment contains:
- Portable tow-head mates to standard TRON-bar.
- DC-3 sized rubber chocks
- Up to 10 gallons of oil in 1.35gal containers
- Extension cords for oil tank heaters
- Ground Power converter and extension cord • (additional room for tools/cleaning supplies as desired)
- Wing jacks & Tow bar (full size)
- Spares inventory (incl. many rotable parts, as well as spare engine, prop, (both req. overhaul) and numerous other large items)
- Custom oil drip pans
- Air show signboards/holders
- Spidertracks 8 – Real Time Flight Tracking & In-Flight Texting
- New in 2014
- New leather seat covers installed 2014
- New headliner 2014 in blue
- New plush wool carpet installed 2014
- Seating for 19 passengers (additional seating up to 28 is possible)
- Flight attendant/cabin crew member jump seat near main entry
- New 2014 acrylic cabin windows with subtle tint
- Galley area with drawers, countertop space, ice cabinet and trash containment
- Crew bag stowage & Lockable cockpit door
- Aft coat closet at entry door
- Full sized lavatory with smoke detection, storage and mirrored vanity
- Externally serviced, flushing toilet
- Access to aft cargo area while in flight
- CD player connected to cabin speakers (with complimentary Big Band CD!)
Interior Last Updated/Refurbished In 2014
- New in 2012
- Overall brilliant white and silver with blue and gray accent stripes
Exterior Last Painted In 2012
- Aircraft is on a 2 Year / 600 Hour Approved Inspection Program (AAIP) for Part 91 Operations
- Aircraft will be delivered with a fresh 600 Hour Inspection
Douglas DC-3 N33611.pdf 
