It was developed as a larger, improved 14-bed sleeper version of the Douglas DC-2. It is a low-wing metal monoplane with conventional landing gear, powered by two radial piston engines of 1,000–1,200 hp (750–890 kW).

In civilian service, the DC-3 was operated by a two-man crew, usually with a cabin attendant. The military version used larger engines and a flight crew of three. The DC-3’s main landing gear was retractable, its steerable tail-wheel was not. Pilots, both military and civilian, loved the DC-3.

Partial contents: The DC-3 and DST airplanes -- DC-3 and DST power plant -- Hydraulic system and landing gear -- Heating system -- Radio and electrical system -- Sperry pilot - miscellaneous equipment -- Cockpit equipment and instruments -- Airplane performance -- Engine performance -- Operating procedures -- Engine operating limits and pilot's ...

Jun 5, 1994 · Although one can make three-point landings in a Gooney Bird, this is discouraged because dropping in such a heavy airplane can unduly strain the landing gear. Instead, wheel landings are the norm. Just pull off the power when about 10 feet above the ground.

feathering 3-bladed propellers. SOME aircraft are designed for higher altitude flying and have 2-speed internal “blowers” fitted. The hydraulic landing gear is of the con-ventional type. Main wheels retract vertically into the engine nacelles and extend approximately 11 inches out of the nacelles when fully retracted.

This document provides an overview of the key systems and operating procedures for the DC-3 aircraft, including: 1. The landing gear system, how to raise and lower the gear, and the callouts for confirming proper operation.

Nov 23, 2022 · Landing Gears are un-latched. Push Landing Gear lever down to trigger Landing Gears down or use one related binding.

The Douglas DC-3 is a twin-engined short-to-medium-range Airliner with a capacity of maximum 32 passengers and a military utility transport aircraft produced by the US-American manufacturer Douglas Aircraft Company. The military main-variant was the C-47 Skytrain.

Also included in the design were NACA cowlings, landing gear that would retract into the engine nacelles, and a multi-spar wing, inspired by Jack Northrop that would give the airplane exceptional strength with a long fatigue free life. 2

Each engine is mounted on the aircraft forward of the main landing gear nacelle by an engine support frame and is isolated from the aircraft by a firewall. Each engine is enclosed by a nacelle with hydraulically operated movable cowling flaps.