1945 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-3
Description
‘Melbourne’s Gooney Bird’
For sale as a going concern for $1.25M AUD
A true icon, and the only DC-3 flying commercially in Australia, this aircraft has graced the skies over Melbourne for more than thirty-five years, bringing excitement and joy to thousands of people (see reviews on Google/ChatGPT).
The sale includes an extensive spares inventory, including a zero-time engine. Shortstop Jet Charter, the present owner, can provide staff and services for ongoing operations, including CASA AOC approvals, under a fee for service agreement, and will assist in training and approval preparation for new owners people as required.
The aircraft is compliant with and currently operating under CASA Part 121.
Online: melbournesgooneybird . com . au | hangar5 . com . au | shortstop . com . au
Contact: mikesr @ shortstop . com . au for further information.Specifications
Year1945
ManufacturerMCDONNELL DOUGLAS
ModelDC-3
Serial Number44-76770
Registration #VH-OVM
ConditionUsed
Based atYMEN
Total Time14,000
Engine 1 Make/ModelPRATT & WHITNEY R-1830
Engine 1 Time784 SOH
Engine 1 TBO1200
Engine 1 Time Remaining To Overhaul416
Engine 2 Make/ModelPRATT & WHITNEY R-1830
Engine 2 Time1,040 SOH
Engine 2 TBO1200
Engine 2 Time Remaining To Overhaul160
Year1945|
ManufacturerMCDONNELL DOUGLAS|
ModelDC-3|
Serial Number44-76770|
Registration #VH-OVM|
ConditionUsed|
Based atYMEN|
Total Time14,000|
Engine 1 Make/ModelPRATT & WHITNEY R-1830 |
Engine 1 Time784 SOH |
Engine 1 TBO1200|
Engine 1 Time Remaining To Overhaul416|
Engine 2 Make/ModelPRATT & WHITNEY R-1830 |
Engine 2 Time1,040 SOH |
Engine 2 TBO1200|
Engine 2 Time Remaining To Overhaul160|