1943 Douglas DC-3
| Asking Price | $150,000 |
|---|---|
| Location | Wonderboom airport, Pretoria, South Africa |
| Seller | Historic & Classic Aircraft Sales Ltd |
| First seen | 2026-07-05 |
| Updated | 2026-08-21 |
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Specifications
Airframe
| Year | 1943 |
|---|---|
| Registration | ZS-DRJ |
| Serial # | C/N 12026 |
| Total Time | 51,964 h |
Engine & Propeller
| Engine | 2× Pratt & Whitney R1830-92 |
|---|---|
| Time Since Overhaul | 456 h |
Description
We are proud to present to the market this historic 1943 Douglas DC-3 which entered service during World War 2 and given USAAF serial number 42-92247. It was sent to Canada to serve with the Royal Canadian Air Force as a training aircraft and it was issued RCAF serial number FL615.
This DC-3 has had a very illustrious career serving with multiple countries as a passenger airline. A detailed history of its service is listed below.
It is currently based at Wonderboom airport, Pretoria, South Africa where it is undergoing deep maintenance.
The aircraft requires a deep annual inspection and all Airworthiness directives and Service Bulletins to be complied with before it can be issued with a fresh Certificate of Airworthiness. This Douglas DC-3 is registered with the SACAA under Standard Category.
The cost of acquiring the Certificate of Airworthiness is estimated at $150,000 USD and will take approximately six (6) months to complete all works to an airworthiness standard of acceptance.
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