DEHAVILLAND DHC-3

01 /  Distribution

Where the fleet lives and was built

Counts of currently-registered DEHAVILLAND DHC-3 aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.

02 /  NTSB Records

Events involving DEHAVILLAND DHC-3 aircraft

33 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 25 · 8 more available on NTSB CAROL.

• Apr 11, 2026

  N708KA

  Gulf of America

  NTSB Docket →

• Jul 28, 2022

  N320KT

  Talkeetna, Alaska

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• May 24, 2022

  N703TH

  Yakutat, Alaska Serious

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• Feb 21, 2022

  N413JP

  Deadhorse, Alaska

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• Aug 21, 2021

  N560TR

  Bettles, Alaska

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• Jun 19, 2016

  N104BM

  Homer, Alaska

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• Jun 4, 2015

  N3125N

  Skwentna, Alaska

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• May 30, 2014

  N3125N

  Homer, Alaska

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• May 28, 2011

  N87AW

  Bettles Field, Alaska

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• Apr 28, 2008

  N565TA

  Talkeetna, Alaska

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• Sep 2, 2006

  N3125N

  Wainwright, Alaska

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• Jul 31, 2006

  N93356

  Juneau, Alaska Serious

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• Jun 1, 2006

  N606KA

  Port Townsend, Washington

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• Jul 28, 2005

  N6868B

  Ketchikan, Alaska Serious

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• Sep 7, 2001

  N254AW

  Cordova, Alaska Minor

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• Apr 27, 1999

  N3125N

  HEALY, Alaska

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• Sep 30, 1990

  N51441

  60 E OF BETHEL, Alaska Fatal

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• Sep 22, 1990

  N5322G

  KING SALMON, Alaska

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• Jun 30, 1990

  N17689

  BEAVER VILLAGE, Alaska Minor

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• Sep 2, 1989

  N17689

  SHEENJEK RIVER, Alaska

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• Aug 3, 1988

  N63354

  PAHOKEE, Florida Serious

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• Jun 1, 1988

  N3125N

  EAGLE, Alaska

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• Oct 28, 1984

  N2899J

  DAN CREEK, Alaska

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• Jul 21, 1984

  N43SP

  TAU Fatal

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• Jul 4, 1981

  N98T

  SOUTH NAKNEK, Alaska

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03 /  Airworthiness Directives

FAA directives applicable to DEHAVILLAND DHC-3

12 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 12.

• Jun 18, 2008

  Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air Limited Models DHC-2 Mk. I, DHC-2 Mk. II, and DHC-3 Airplanes

  We are superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe cond…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Apr 18, 2008

  Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air Limited Models DHC-2 Mk. I, DHC-2 Mk. II, and DHC-3 Airplanes

  We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above that would supersede an existing AD. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Dec 12, 2005

  Airworthiness Directives; Shadin ADC-2000 Air Data Computers

  The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Shadin ADC-2000 air data computers (ADC) installed on airplanes. This AD requires you to replace affected ADC-2000 units with a modified unit. This AD results from reports that certain ADC-2000 units display incorrect altitude information on the Electronic…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Aug 17, 2005

  Airworthiness Directives; Shadin ADC-2000 Air Data Computers

  The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Shadin ADC-2000 air data computers (ADC) installed on airplanes. This proposed AD would require you to replace affected ADC- 2000 units with a modified unit. This proposed AD results from reports that certain ADC-2000 units display incorrect alti…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Oct 21, 2004

  Airworthiness Directives; deHavilland Inc. Models DHC-2 Mk. I and DHC-2 Mk. II Airplanes and Bombardier Inc. Model (Otter) DHC-3 Airplanes

  The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all deHavilland Inc. Models DHC-2 Mk. I and DHC-2 Mk. II airplanes and for all Bombardier Inc. Model (Otter) DHC-3 airplanes powered by radial engines. This AD requires you to visually inspect the firewall connector plugs for proper lockwire security and replace or…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Apr 22, 2004

  Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Inc. Model Otter DHC-3 Airplanes

  The FAA is revising Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2004-05-01, which applies to certain Bombardier Inc. (formerly deHavilland Inc.) Model Otter DHC-3 airplanes that have turbine engines installed per one of three supplemental type certificates (STC). AD 2004-05-01 currently prohibits you from operating any affected airp…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Apr 12, 2004

  Airworthiness Directives; deHavilland Inc. Models DHC-2 Mk. I and DHC-2 Mk. II Airplanes and Bombardier Inc. Model (Otter) DHC-3 Airplanes

  The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all deHavilland Inc. Models DHC-2 Mk. I and DHC-2 Mk. II airplanes and for all Bombardier Inc. Model (Otter) DHC-3 airplanes powered by radial engines. This proposed AD would require you to visually inspect the firewall ignition plugs and receptacles for…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Mar 1, 2004

  Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Inc. Model Otter DHC-3 Airplanes

  The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier Inc. (formerly deHavilland Inc.) Model Otter DHC-3 airplanes that have turbine engines installed per one of three supplemental type certificates (STC). This AD prohibits you from operating any affected airplane with these engine and propeller con…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Nov 5, 2003

  Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Inc. Model Otter DHC-3 Airplanes

  The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier Inc. (formerly deHavilland Inc.) Model Otter DHC-3 airplanes that have turbine engines installed per one of three supplemental type certificates (STC). This proposed AD would prohibit you from operating any affected airplane with these…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Aug 27, 1998

  Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Inc. Model Otter DHC-3 Airplanes

  This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain Bombardier Inc. (formerly deHavilland Inc) Model DHC-3 (Otter) airplanes that have been modified in accordance with A.M. Luton Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) No. SA3777NM. This AD requires modifying the airplane's electrical system.…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Apr 13, 1998

  Airworthiness Directives; deHavilland Inc. Model Otter DHC-3 Airplanes

  This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to certain deHavilland Inc. (deHavilland) Model Otter DHC-3 airplanes modified by supplemental type certificate (STC) No. SA3777NM. The proposed action would require modifying the airplane's electrical system. The actions specified by…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Apr 26, 1996

  Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller Inc. HC-A3V, HC-B3M, HC-B3T, HC-B4M, HC-B4T, and HC-B5M Series Propellers

  This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to Hartzell Propeller Inc. (Hartzell) HC-A3V, HC-B3M, HC-B3T, HC-B4M, HC- B4T, and HC-B5M series propellers. This proposal would require hub replacement over a 10-year time period with a concurrent blade and blade clamp inspec…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

04 /  Type Certificate Data Sheets

FAA TCDS for DEHAVILLAND DHC-3

The TCDS is the legal certification document — weight limits, performance, equipment, AD compliance times, operating limitations. 1 match in the FAA catalog.

• A-815 Historical Rev 6 · 10/03/2007

  Viking Air Limited

  Models: DHC-3

  Atlas TCDS → DRS ↗

06 /  Supplemental Type Certificates

Modifications approved for DEHAVILLAND DHC-3

8 STCs on file — every FAA-approved modification, alteration, or installation for this aircraft. STOL kits, avionics, fuel systems, floats, engine swaps, you name it.

• 04/12/2013

  STC SA00861SE

  Installation of J.P. Instruments (JPI) fuel flow indicating system

  J P Instruments

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 04/12/2013

  STC SA00432SE (PG 4)

  Installation of EGT 701 series fuel flow instrument.

  J P Instruments

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 07/22/2008

  STC SA01861SE (PAGE 2)

  Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller

  Seaton Engineering Corp.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 05/21/2008

  STC SA01473SE (2 OF 5)

  Installation of a GTX 32 (mode C), GTX 33 (mode S), or GTX 33D (mode S with diversity) Remote Transponde

  Garmin AT Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 01/04/2008

  STC SA01800SE (PG 3)

  Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control.

  Seaton Engineering Corp.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 12/18/2007

  STC SA4005NM (Page 1)

  Precise Flight Inc. Pulselite Control System

  Precise Flight Inc

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 11/05/2006

  STC SA01933LA (2 OF 5)

  Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System

  Garmin AT Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 02/26/2003

  STC SA39CH

  Installation of amphibian landing gear position advisory system.

  Lake & Air Inc

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

07 /  PMA replacement parts

FAA-approved replacement parts for DEHAVILLAND DHC-3

7 parts on file from the FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval database. Each is a non-OEM part the FAA has authorized for use as a replacement on this aircraft type.

• KAC3FS16-2#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/6FFC8149EE3B764486257488006F7A07.0001##

  Fitting - U/C Top Joint Assy

  Kenmore Air Harbor Inc replaces C3-FS-16-2

  PMA holder →

• KAC3FS16-5#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/209382F8C262574286257488006F79E4.0001##

  Fitting Assy - U/C Top Joint Assy

  Kenmore Air Harbor Inc replaces C3-FS-16-5

  PMA holder →

• KAC3FS259#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/8DF2AE7AEE1D367486257488006F7A21.0001##

  Bushing - U/C Top Joint Assy

  Kenmore Air Harbor Inc replaces C3-FS-259-3

  PMA holder →

• 60126AT-34#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/35B4069A64CB60B686257338004B764B.0001##

  Fuel Cell Assembly

  Aero-Tech Services Inc replaces deHavilland Inc. P/N: C3PT34-5

  PMA holder →

• 60126AT-33#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/261198BF35EC34BB86257338004B7616.0001##

  Fuel Cell Assembly

  Aero-Tech Services Inc replaces deHavilland Inc. P/N: C3PT33-5

  PMA holder →

• 60125AT-31#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/96975742BEA6857F86257338004B75BD.0001##

  Fuel Cell Assembly

  Aero-Tech Services Inc replaces deHavilland Inc. P/N: C3PT31-5

  PMA holder →

• 60126AT-32#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F0639F05D654D56886257338004B75E9.0001##

  Fuel Cell Assembly

  Aero-Tech Services Inc replaces deHavilland Inc. P/N: C3PT32-5

  PMA holder →

04 /  Regulations watching this type

Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for DEHAVILLAND DHC-3

05 /  Aircraft of this type

All 66 registered N-numbers

Every tail currently on the FAA registry for this make/model. Click an N-number to query the FAA Aircraft Inquiry; rows flagged ● have NTSB events on file. Tails seeded with full TallyAero pages link directly.

05 /  Sources & Methodology

Every count traces back to a primary US-government source

• FAA Aircraft Registry →

  Refreshed Apr 27, 2026

  Available

• NTSB CAROL →

  Refreshed Apr 27, 2026

  Available

• Federal Register (FAA Airworthiness Directives) →

  Refreshed Apr 27, 2026

  Available

We render counts and lists as the agency publishes them. Read the methodology →