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DEHAVILLAND DHC-3

66 registered · 1953–1966 · 27 NTSB events · 12 ADs

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Fixed Wing Single Engine · P&W R1340 SERIES · as of Sep 21, 2026

Resources Manufacturer · Viking Air (DHC heritage) ↗ Engine · Pratt & Whitney Canada ↗ TCDS A11EA ↗ Type Club · DHC-2 Beaver Club ↗

Distribution · currently registered

By state (top 10)

  • AK 77.3% 51
  • WA 13.6% 9
  • CA 3.0% 2
  • NY 1.5% 1
  • NC 1.5% 1
  • UT 1.5% 1
  • MO 1.5% 1

By decade of manufacture

  • 1950s 56.1% 37
  • 1960s 24.2% 16
  • Unknown 19.7% 13

NTSB records

27 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 25 · 2 more available on NTSB CAROL.

Airworthiness directives

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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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.…

  • 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…

  • 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…

Type certificate data sheets · 1 match in the FAA catalog

  • A-815 Viking Air Limited Historical Rev 6 · 10/03/2007

    Models: DHC-3

Registered N-numbers · 66

66 of 66 ● NTSB events on file · orange tails have Atlas pages · Look up queries the live FAA registry (owner, address, last airworthiness)
N-number St Year NTSB FAA
N100BW AK 1954 · Look up ↗
N1018B AK 1960 · Look up ↗
N104BM AK 1956 ● Look up ↗
N116TL NY 1956 · Look up ↗
N125KD AK 1962 · Look up ↗
N150BA AK 1953 · Look up ↗
N17689 CA 1961 ● Look up ↗
N205RC AK — · Look up ↗
N226UT AK 1957 · Look up ↗
N252TA AK 1958 · Look up ↗
N254AW AK 1957 ● Look up ↗
N2899J AK 1961 ● Look up ↗
N2YV AK 1957 · Look up ↗
N3125N AK 1960 ● Look up ↗
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N320KT AK 1956 ● Look up ↗
N3324T AK 1957 · Look up ↗
N336AK AK 1958 · Look up ↗
N337AK AK 1961 · Look up ↗
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N339AK AK 1965 · Look up ↗
N379PM AK 1961 · Look up ↗
N413JP AK 1958 ● Look up ↗
N424KT AK 1958 · Look up ↗
N435B AK 1956 · Look up ↗
N43SP NC 1956 ● Look up ↗
N443CB UT 1960 · Look up ↗
N491K AK 1962 · Look up ↗
N49AW AK 1958 · Look up ↗
N50KA WA 1956 · Look up ↗
N510PR AK — · Look up ↗
N51441 AK 1960 · Look up ↗
N528SW AK — · Look up ↗
N5322G AK — ● Look up ↗
N560TR AK 1956 ● Look up ↗
N56249 MO — · Look up ↗
N565TA AK 1954 ● Look up ↗
N606KA WA 1954 ● Look up ↗
N6281 AK — · Look up ↗
N63354 AK 1953 · Look up ↗
N636KT AK — · Look up ↗
N6868B AK 1958 ● Look up ↗
N703TH AK 1966 ● Look up ↗
N707KA WA — · Look up ↗
N708KA AK 1954 ● Look up ↗
N709KA WA 1960 · Look up ↗
N724FH AK 1958 · Look up ↗
N727KT AK 1961 · Look up ↗
N753AK AK 1953 · Look up ↗
N75GE AK — · Look up ↗
N765KA WA 1953 · Look up ↗
N76KA WA 1958 · Look up ↗
N80945 AK 1959 · Look up ↗
N8510T AK 1958 · Look up ↗
N859WD AK — · Look up ↗
N859XD AK — · Look up ↗
N859YH AK — · Look up ↗
N87AW AK 1954 ● Look up ↗
N87KA WA 1953 · Look up ↗
N88765 AK 1956 · Look up ↗
N90422 WA 1955 · Look up ↗
N90758 WA — · Look up ↗
N929KT AK 1965 · Look up ↗
N93356 AK 1955 ● Look up ↗
N947RK CA 1955 · Look up ↗
N98T AK 1956 ● Look up ↗

Source — FAA Aircraft Registry

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