Douglas dc3 c47 showing some surprising characteristics this is an airplane that needs no introduction. The dc3 dakota airliner was a development of the earlier douglas dc1 and dc2 designs, and the original c47 was a military adaption of the dc3. Airlines were hesitant to place firm orders until a decision to launch the project was made. The sole example first flew in 1933, and was soon followed by.
This manual details the procedures for operating the dc3dc3t diagnostic ultrasound system. See item 503b and note 5 for reductions necessitated by deicing equip ment. The dc3 clearing device is mounted above the graduated tube, onto the plexiglass top of the water jacket. Its lasting impact on the airline industry and world war ii make the dc 3 one of the most significant transport aircraft ever made. The dc3 was the first plane that could fly from new york to chicago nonstop. Mc donnell douglas dc3 aircraft maintenance manual 1942. The files are large so be patient, also if at first you get a blank page. This is the companion manual to the flight manual above. Douglas dc 3 aircraft operations manual 1946 this original 1946 aircraft operations manual includes detailed systems diagrams, photos, performance charts, procedures etc. The dc 3 network dc 3 training, ratings, parts, maintenance, opportunity open to all pilots to sit left seat and fly a dc 3. Dc 3 aircraft impressed into usaaf service during ww2. Pdf douglas dc 3 dakota 1935 onwards download ebook for free. For the purposes of this manual we are assuming that you will begin your.
Home aircraft manuals af douglas dc2 douglas dc2dc3 aircraft operations manual ana these manuals are supplied in adobe pdf format, and delivered via digital download, processed within 2448 hours. American airlines, united airlines and twa all used the douglas sleeper transport dst, the 14passenger version of the dc3. Although we are called dc 3 airways and fly all derivatives of the douglas dc 3, we have now adopted the douglas dc 2 and the douglas dc 4 and its derivatives, for which there is an ever growing number of suitable flights becoming available. Mc donnell douglas dc3 c47 aircraft manuals list of manuals included in this offer dc3. The legendary douglas dc 3 is one of the most important aircraft in aviation history. Each pack comes complete with all your parts and detailed instructions for every stage of the build. It was developed as a larger, improved 14bed sleeper version of the douglas dc 2. Pdf douglas dc 3 dakota manual download full pdf book. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. The douglas dc 3 is a twinengined shorttomediumrange airliner with a capacity of maximum 32 passengers and a military utility transport aircraft produced by the usamerican manufacturer douglas aircraft company.
Dc3 manual at this web site the dc3 manual enjoy micdrow. Manufacturer mcdonnell douglas corporation long beach, california i model dc3ascgapp. You may look at wikipedia for both the civilian dc3 and the military c47. The prototype dc3 airliner first flew on the 17th of december, 1935, and in june of. The beautifully illustrated magazine also tells you the.
The dc 3 s speed and range revolutionized air transport in the 1930s and 1940s. Airtech dc32000 dc3c47 engine conversion by airtech canada, first offered in 1987. Mc donnell douglas dc3 c aircraft maintenance manual 1946. Mc donnell douglas dc 3 c aircraft maintenance instructions manual, 1946. Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site.
We answer questions and will provide many detailed photos, email us. In 1949 the super dc 3 was an effort by douglas to catch up to an airline market that had outgrown the dc 3. Its lasting impact on the airline industry and world war ii makes it one of the most significant transport aircraft ever made. This item is sold for historical and reference only. Douglas dc 3 n7772 was donated to the eaa airventure museum by warren basler in 1990. The douglas dc 3 is a propellerdriven airliner which had a lasting effect on the airline industry in the 1930s1940s and world war ii. Vso stall in landing configuration 56 kts vso stall clean 64 kts. This page was last edited on 3 november 2018, at 11. Models dc3ascg and dc3asc3g become models dc3as1cg and dc3as1c3g, respectively or vice versa, depending only upon the grade of the fuel used. When you operate the system, you can refer to the following manuals.
View and download great planes douglas dc3 instruction manual online. A lot of information is also at trev morsons dc3 hangar website. The top flite dc3 is a sport scale model of the douglas if you plan to enter your dc3 in scale competition its lots dc3. Douglas dc3 pilots manual free download as pdf file. Instruction manual in that great planes has no control over the final assembly or material used for final assembly, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any damage resulting from the use by the user of the final userassembled product. This cd contains five flight manuals for the douglas c47 series as. Operating manual dc1, dc2, dc3, dc4 page 6 installationoperation column clearing device. The super dc 3 was unsuccessful in landing any more substantial airline orders. This full version of the quebecair dc3 manual is in. The douglas dc3 represents one of aviation history. Because of its lasting impact on the airline industry and world war ii it is generally regarded as one of the most significant transport aircraft ever made. Here is just a sampling of some of the airspeed limitations listed in the pdf document. This aircraft showed that air travel could be comfortable, safe, reliable and fast and 156 were built. A618 2 i model dc3 g102 contd usable ceilings may be realized under conditions shown.
All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. The dc 3 performed for virtually all nations a vast array of duties ranging from luxury transcontinental passenger transport to tramp cargo and from corporate flying office to night flying gun battery. Dc3 operations manual covering flight controls and trim. Great planes douglas dc3 instruction manual pdf download. User manual page 5 dc9 classic user manual coolsky, 2012.
The douglas dc 3 is an american fixedwing propellerdriven airliner, the speed and range of which revolutionized air transport in the 1930s and 1940s. Mc donnell douglas dc 3 aircraft maintenance instructions manual, 1942, t. Dc 3 airways operations manual what is dc 3 airways. Download dc3 manual flight controls pdf the moveable surfaces on the airplane consist of two ailerons, the right aileron trim tab, two elevators, two elevator trim tabs, the rudder, the rudder trim tab, and the wing flaps. Canopycockpitfuselage covers the douglas dc3 cockpit cover helps reduce damage to the upholstery and avionics caused by excessive heat and can eliminate problems caused by leaking door and window seals. Summary of contents for great planes douglas dc3 page 1. The sole example first flew in 1933, and was soon followed by the larger and more powerful dc2. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Sep 29, 2011 douglas dc 3 dakota owners workshop manual. Historic dc 3 manual, documents and photographs rare aviation is an online repository for rare and unique aviation documents and photographs that are made available in digital format. The dc3 dakota airliner was a development of the earlier douglas dc1. Douglas c47 dakota nos 1 to 6 douglas designed and built the dc1 airliner in response to a specification issued by twa airlines. Order your douglas dc 3 full kit online today and receive everything in one shipment. Approximately sixty percent of all dc 3 aircraft went to war as military transports c47s in wwii.
This douglas dc 3 g202a, registration number nc1945, serial number 3294, was built in santa monica, california, in february 1941. Carefully read and understand the manual before using the system to ensure its safe and correct operation. Download the dc3 operations manual limitations pdf. It was delivered to transcontinental and western airlines twa at kansas city, missouri on march 4, 1941. Douglas designed and built the dc1 airliner in response to a specification issued by twa airlines. Comes complete with a beautifully illustrated magazine also tells you the story. Usaaf maintenance instructions for the dc 3, technical order no 0140nl2 dated 15542 revised to 5543, approx 415 pages. The dc10 was a threeengine widebody jetliner created by mcdonnell douglas, born from a lineage that included the most popular and important propliners of all time, including the dc3 dakota and the dc8 jet douglas answer to the boeing 707. An insight into owning, flying, and maintaining the revolutionary american transport aircraft blackah, paul on. The douglas dc 3 is an american fixedwing propellerdriven airliner. Douglas dc3 c aircraft structural repair manual, 1946. Douglas dc3r4d checklists condensed, r4d only before. Download douglas dc 3 dakota 1935 onwards ebook free in pdf and epub format. These are either original or copies of manuals and blueprints used when these aircraft were in active duty, now transferred into electronic format.
Douglas dc3c, rebuilt exmilitary c47s, c53s and r4ds for. Dc3 after removing the dc3 from its shipping carton, check the rating plate to confirm that the voltage is appropriate. Douglas dc3, twoengine twocrew lowwing 21passenger. Pertinent aircraft and engine model designations and engine ratings. Dc3 operations manual limitations dc3 training dc3 dc3. The douglas dc 3 is an american fixedwing, propellerdriven aircraft whose speed and range revolutionized air transport in the 1930s and 1940s. Dc3 operations manual limitations dc3 training dc3.
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