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Title: CB Air Douglas DC-3 / 3C Training & Operations Manual
Aircraft Specifics: Douglas DC-3C, Tail No. N53ST (Serial #9380)
Publisher/Origin: CB Air (12780 East Control Tower Road, Englewood, Colorado 80112)
Publication Date: April 14, 1995 (Marked 4-14-95)
Format: Plastic Comb / Spiral Bound Document with Heavy Cardstock Covers [1, 2, 3]About the Item:
Take flight into aviation history with this incredibly rare, specialized 1995 flight training and operations manual specifically produced for the iconic Douglas DC-3 (3C). This was a custom-tailored private operations manual printed directly by CB Air, an aviation operator based out of Centennial Airport in Englewood, Colorado. [1, 2, 3]This exact manual is specifically assigned to the airframe bearing tail registration N53ST (historic MSN 9380, a wartime C-47A Skytrain constructed in 1943). It features the ownership signature of pilot Dale Churchill prominently hand-written on the front cover. [1, 2, 3]Contents Include:
- General Specifications & Systems Diagrams: Multi-cellular stressed-skin construction, control surface limitations, trim tabs, hydraulic flap panel, and tail-wheel locking mechanisms.
- Normal Checklists: Cockpit setup, standard operating procedures, and passenger safety declarations.
- Emergency Checklists: Comprehensive "ditching" over-water procedures, life preserver deployment, and mechanical malfunction checklists.
- Private Operator Ephemera: Specific operator details outlining CB Air rules, gear noise notices, and FAA operational parameters.
This document serves as an indispensable reference document for aviation historians, DC-3 / C-47 Dakota enthusiasts, warbird operators, or flight manual collectors looking for a complete snapshot of modern corporate DC-3 operations.Condition Report:
- Exterior: The heavy paper covers show standard vintage wear, superficial scuffing, and edge rubbing. The plastic comb binding is fully intact with no cracked or missing prongs.
- Interior: All pages are complete, bright, and completely legible. There is no heavy bleed-through, text underlining, or page tearing. Features the pilot's name written cleanly on the cover page.
