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Douglas DC-3 Quick Reference

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V-SPEEDS

SpeedValueDescription
Vmc77 KIASMin control speed, single engine
Vr94 KIASRotation / lift-off
Vy (twin)104 KIASBest rate climb, both engines
Vy (single)94 KIASBest single-engine climb
Va130 KIASManeuvering speed (approx)
Vfe97 KIASMax flaps extended
Vno165 KIASMax structural cruise
Vne206 KIASNever exceed
Vs0~55 KIASStall, flaps full
Vs1~65 KIASStall, clean
Vref (final)74-78 KIASThreshold crossing (~85-90 MPH)
Approach96-104 KIASNormal final (~110-120 MPH)

POWER SETTINGS

PhaseSetting
Takeoff (METO)47 in. MP / 2,700 RPM - 1,200 HP - 1 min max
Climb (initial)35 in. MP / 2,450 RPM
Climb (established)30-32 in. MP / 2,050 RPM
Cruise (normal)28-32 in. MP / 2,050 RPM
Descent15-20 in. MP min - avoid shock cooling
ApproachPower as required - props full forward

FLAP SCHEDULE

SettingMax SpeedUse
UP (0)AnyTakeoff (normal) / Cruise / Climb
1/497 KIAS maxDownwind / Base leg
1/297 KIAS maxBase to final
3/497 KIAS maxShort field approach
FULL97 KIAS maxShort field landing only

ENGINE LIMITS

ParameterValue
Takeoff MP (max 1 min)47 in. Hg
METO RPM (max continuous)2,550 RPM at 41.5 in.
Max RPM (takeoff)2,700 RPM
Oil Pressure (normal)60-90 PSI
Oil Temp (normal)40-80 degC
CHT (max)260 degC (500 degF)

KEY NUMBERS

ParameterValue
Pattern Altitude1,000 ft AGL
Pattern Speed120 MPH (104 KIAS)
Fuel Capacity (total)822 US gal
Fuel Burn (cruise)80-90 GPH total
Single-Engine Ceiling9,000 ft
Service Ceiling23,200 ft
Max Crosswind (approx)15 kts
MTOW25,200 lbs (11,431 kg)