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Douglas DC-3 manuals

Pilot's operating handbook, checklist, flight manual and related references for the Douglas DC-3.

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Most owners only have the POH. Here's the essential set for the Douglas DC-3.

  • Pilot's Operating Handbook / AFM
  • Checklist
  • Maintenance Manual
  • Parts Catalog (IPC)
  • Systems & Wiring
  • Service Bulletins on file
  • Type Certificate (TCDS)

Douglas DC-3 manuals & documents

2 documents for the Douglas DC-3 — Maintenance Manual. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.

Overview
Douglas DC-3 Maintenance Manual · 1998

This document is an Airworthiness Directive (AD) for the Douglas DC-3 and DC-4 aircraft, issued by the FAA. It outlines revised procedures for operating in severe icing conditions, including prohibitions and limitations to enhance safety during such conditions.

  • Applicable to all DC-3 and DC-4 operators.
  • Revises the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) for severe icing conditions.
  • Prohibits flight in severe icing conditions based on visual cues.
  • Limits use of flight control devices in severe icing.
  • Provides procedures for exiting severe icing conditions.
  • Effective date of the directive is March 25, 1998.
  • Operators must notify flight crews of the changes.
  • All wing icing inspection lights must be operational before flight.
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