Type Record · As of May 3, 2026
DOUGLAS DC-6A
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
Registered
7
Year Range
1953–1958
NTSB Events
1
Airworthiness Directives
0
01 / Distribution
Where the fleet lives and was built
Counts of currently-registered DOUGLAS DC-6A aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.
By State (top 10)
- AK 71.4% 5
- FL 28.6% 2
By Decade of Manufacture
- 1950s 57.1% 4
- Unknown 42.9% 3
02 / NTSB Records
Events involving DOUGLAS DC-6A aircraft
1 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 1.
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May 4, 1979
N3047VCENTENNIAL, Wyoming Fatal
NTSB Docket →
03 / Airworthiness Directives
FAA directives applicable to DOUGLAS DC-6A
No matching airworthiness directives are on file for this make and model in the Federal Register.
06 / Supplemental Type Certificates
Modifications approved for DOUGLAS DC-6A
9 STCs on file — every FAA-approved modification, alteration, or installation for this aircraft. STOL kits, avionics, fuel systems, floats, engine swaps, you name it.
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09/09/2022
STC SA1008WE
Installation of Poly-Fiber covering material.
Poly-Fiber Inc
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12/20/2017
STC SA01282NY
Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K015 on aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney radial reciprocating engine Series R-985, R-1340 and R-1830.
Airwolf Filter Corporation
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10/31/2012
STC SA01282NY
Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K015 on aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney radial reciprocating engine Series R-985, R-1340 and R-1830.
Airwolf Filter Corporation
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06/26/2009
STC SA01734SE (PG 2)
Application of Stewart Systems synthetic fabric covering system to aircraft fuselage, wings, tail surfaces, control surfaces and related parts.
Stewart Thomas D. and Stewart Dan R.
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05/27/2003
STC SA1008WE
Installation of Poly-Fiber covering material.
Poly-Fiber Inc.
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05/27/2003
STC SA1008WE
Installation of Poly-Fiber covering material.
Poly-Fiber Inc
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03/31/1997
STC SA8075SW (PAGE 1)
Installation of fiberglass covering. (M-62 SERIES PT-19) (G-73 SCHWEIZER)
Razorback Fabrics Inc
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10/06/1992
STC SA1008WE
Installation of Poly-Fiber covering material.
Poly-Fiber, Inc
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08/29/1974
STC SA1744WE
Installation of oil filter assemblies.
Nelson Filter
07 / PMA replacement parts
FAA-approved replacement parts for DOUGLAS DC-6A
60+ 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.
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42375#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/D9A41B5F0F71074386257FC5006D9E20.0001##
CONE
Timken Corporation replaces 42375
PMA holder → -
42375#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/61016F982F58263C86257D2A0057459F.0001##
CONE
Timken Corporation replaces 42375
PMA holder → -
42585#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/77F539C7246D12F086257FC5006D9E23.0001##
CUP
Timken Corporation replaces 42585
PMA holder → -
42585#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/22C93097C144C50B86257D2A005745A1.0001##
CUP
Timken Corporation replaces 42585
PMA holder → -
34479#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/70D19127F15E9CE286257FC5006D9E0A.0001##
CUP
Timken Corporation replaces 34479
PMA holder → -
34479#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F19E15FA4508EA6B86257D2A00574592.0001##
CUP
Timken Corporation replaces 34479
PMA holder → -
EMTQ-048AK-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/8A4109E1C3957E3386257FFE0077EE59.0001##
Collins ALT-55B Radio Altimeter Installation Kit
B/E Aerospace Inc replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
EMTQ-048CK-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B5111C38BAB74BC686257FFE0077EDED.0001##
L3 TCAS-791A Installation Kit
B/E Aerospace Inc replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
EMTQ-048BK-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/E9B8C4DBF40CF77686257FFE0077ED80.0001##
Collins PN-101 Compass Installation Kit
B/E Aerospace Inc replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
ABI-311802#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C06F2FF8D6AA12E98625768100767A8C.0001##
Rotor Disk DC-6
Alaskan Bushwheel Inc replaces Goodyear Rotor disk (P/N 9530967)
PMA holder → -
ABI-9531047-11#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/0E9197D4DD44D1148625768100767A56.0001##
DC-6 Round Puck Housing
Alaskan Bushwheel Inc replaces Goodyear Round Puck Housing (P/N 9531047-11
PMA holder → -
ABI-9531046-13#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FB749D8EE66155938625768100767A35.0001##
Locating Pin, DC-6
Alaskan Bushwheel Inc replaces Goodyear Locating Pin (P/N 9531046-13)
PMA holder → -
ABI-9531046-11#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/37B82803FA73E7798625768100767A77.0001##
DC-6 Rectangle Puck Housing
Alaskan Bushwheel Inc replaces Goodyear Rectangle Puck Housing (P/N 9531046-11)
PMA holder → -
ABI-9531046-12#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/96DB220F369FEFF08625768100767A40.0001##
Dot Snap Holder
Alaskan Bushwheel Inc replaces Goodyear Dot Snap Holder (P/N 9531046-12
PMA holder → -
ABI-9531047-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/7A53738D2D47DF888625768100767A0C.0001##
DC-6 Round Puck Assembly
Alaskan Bushwheel Inc replaces Goodyear Round Puck Assembly (P/N 9531047-1)
PMA holder → -
ABI-9531046-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/184D0209E4987C8886257681007644FA.0001##
DC-6 Rectangle Puck Assembly
Alaskan Bushwheel Inc replaces Goodyear Rectangle Puck Assembly (P/N 9531046-1)
PMA holder → -
CHR-31200#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/D78901008DF2B84E8625712D005522D8.0001##
Controls Door
RBC Southwest Products Company replaces CHR-31200
PMA holder → -
CLR-71000#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/EADD8C69C6CC24B38625712D00552CCE.0001##
Controls Door
RBC Southwest Products Company replaces CLR-71000
PMA holder → -
CLR72000#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/86D67943F5ECD9C28625712D00552CFD.0001##
Controls Door
RBC Southwest Products Company replaces CLR72000
PMA holder → -
CLR-70000#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/70752E4A4A8FE6378625712D00552C9C.0001##
Controls Door
RBC Southwest Products Company replaces CLR-70000
PMA holder → -
CLR-73000#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/D86F5E8617BA68578625712D00552C5F.0001##
Controls Door
RBC Southwest Products Company replaces CLR-73000
PMA holder → -
CLR-74000#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/ECDA97E20B8FCE1F8625712D00552C1D.0001##
Controls Door
RBC Southwest Products Company replaces CLR-74000
PMA holder → -
CLR-65000#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/2E27B005A50053FD8625712D00552BE8.0001##
Controls Door
RBC Southwest Products Company replaces CLR-65000
PMA holder → -
CLR-69000#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B1C0FC284727E59E8625712D00552AAF.0001##
Controls Door
RBC Southwest Products Company replaces CLR-69000
PMA holder → -
CLR-66000#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/197621F769E21FB58625712D00552BB0.0001##
Controls Door
RBC Southwest Products Company replaces CLR-66000
PMA holder → -
CLR-68000#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/19119A04ADB22EA38625712D00552ADE.0001##
Controls Door
RBC Southwest Products Company replaces CLR-68000
PMA holder → -
CHR-79000#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DE615C33340DA7738625712D00551F6E.0001##
Controls Door
RBC Southwest Products Company replaces CHR-79000
PMA holder → -
CHR-27700#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/E4B3E612F92259DF8625712D00552A3F.0001##
Controls Door
RBC Southwest Products Company replaces CHR-27700
PMA holder → -
CHR-27600#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/178624E0048659DE8625712D00552A10.0001##
Controls Door
RBC Southwest Products Company replaces CHR-27600
PMA holder → -
CHR-27800#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/03C29290A9B4AC908625712D005529DD.0001##
Controls Door
RBC Southwest Products Company replaces CHR-27800
PMA holder → -
CHR-28100#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/5530AC4542B239978625712D0055297A.0001##
Controls Door
RBC Southwest Products Company replaces CHR-28100
PMA holder → -
CHR-28200#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/A58B1A9C13DA78928625712D005529A7.0001##
Controls Door
RBC Southwest Products Company replaces CHR-28200
PMA holder → -
CHR-27900#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F17D18590E5B9A3F8625712D00552943.0001##
Controls Door
RBC Southwest Products Company replaces CHR-27900
PMA holder → -
CHR-28300#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B7E1C74FA3A5BA608625712D005528DE.0001##
Controls Door
RBC Southwest Products Company replaces CHR-28300
PMA holder → -
CHR-28400#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/8D1D65C3EC6FE4458625712D0055290D.0001##
Controls Door
RBC Southwest Products Company replaces CHR-28400
PMA holder → -
CLR-64000#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/626265D914C7EBAE8625712D005520DA.0001##
Controls Door
RBC Southwest Products Company replaces CLR-64000
PMA holder → -
CLR- 36000#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C35827056F4A88CC8625712D005528A2.0001##
Controls Door
RBC Southwest Products Company replaces CLR- 36000
PMA holder → -
CLR-58000#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/4C9FBBF81C5417DC8625712D00552843.0001##
Controls Door
RBC Southwest Products Company replaces CLR-58000
PMA holder → -
CLR-60000#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/A247B66C385466098625712D00552810.0001##
Controls Door
RBC Southwest Products Company replaces CLR-60000
PMA holder → -
CLR-62000#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/68D8099D6F9E8E918625712D005527D4.0001##
Controls Door
RBC Southwest Products Company replaces CLR-62000
PMA holder →
+ 20 more PMA parts on file
04 / Regulations watching this type
Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for DOUGLAS DC-6A
Advisory Circulars
ACs whose subject explicitly mentions DOUGLAS or DC-6A.
Recent Federal Register activity
Latest rulemakings touching general operating rules (Part 91) and maintenance rules (Part 43).
- 2026-04-17 Settlement Policy for Small Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Cases FR ↗
- 2026-02-10 Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period; Denial of Extension FR ↗
- 2026-02-02 25-Hour Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) Requirement, New Aircraft Production FR ↗
- 2026-01-28 Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period FR ↗
- 2026-01-07 Requirements for Interference-Tolerant Radio Altimeter Systems FR ↗
05 / Aircraft of this type
All 7 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.
| N-number | St | Year | NTSB | FAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N3047V | AK | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N400UA | AK | 1954 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N578AS | FL | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N70BF | FL | 1953 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N7780B | AK | 1957 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N851CE | AK | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N9056R | AK | 1958 | · | Look up ↗ |
Source — FAA Aircraft Registry · click "Look up" to query the live registry record (owner, address, last airworthiness)
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 →