N39165 - 1935 Douglas DC2 Aircraft Registration

DC2

1935 DOUGLAS DC2

Aircraft Description

N39165 is a 1935 Douglas DC2, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Aircraft Guaranty Corp Trustee in Oklahoma City, OK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 7, 1959. The registration certificate was issued on December 21, 2012. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2028. Powered by a Wright 1820G-2-3&5 engine producing 1000 horsepower, N39165 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A489C8 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N39165 was last updated on July 1, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Douglas DC-2, a pioneering commercial airliner that proved passenger air travel could be comfortable, safe, and reliable, first flew on May 11, 1934. This low-wing twin-engine monoplane seated 14 passengers and featured retractable landing gear with two Wright Cyclone radial engines producing 775 horsepower each. Spanning over 85 feet with a cruising speed of 190 miles per hour, the DC-2 was manufactured by the Douglas Aircraft Company and directly led to the legendary DC-3. AviatorDB tracks 363 Douglas aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is DC2.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N39165. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1935
Manufacturer
DOUGLAS
Model
DC2
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
DC2DC-2
Cruise Speed
157 mph
Weight Class
12,500–19,999 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 7, 1959
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 21, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
AIRCRAFT GUARANTY CORP TRUSTEE
Address
928 SW 107TH ST
City
OKLAHOMA CITY
State / Zip Code
Oklahoma73170-5244
Country
United States

Operator / Airline

Operator
Aircraft Guaranty Corp Trustee
ICAO Code
DC2

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
WRIGHT
Engine Model
1820G-2-3&5
Horsepower
1000 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51104710
Mode S Code (Hex)
A489C8

Additional Details

Registration
N39165
Serial Number
1404
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
18
Expiration Date
December 31, 2028
Last Action Date
July 1, 2023
Last Update Date
July 1, 2023
Unique ID
00450594

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC