N242SM — 1942 DOUGLAS DC3

Registry aircraft record

✦FAA Registry Record

N-NumberN242SM

Serial number4877

ManufacturerDOUGLAS

ModelDC3

Year built1942

RegistrantCITY OF SANTA MONICA

Registry statusRegistered (V)

RegistrationRegistration current · expires 30 Apr 2029

AirworthinessAirworthiness certificate on file

Last action2023-07-28

Source: FAA (United States) · updated Oct 22, 2026

One of 32 active DOUGLAS DC3s across the 4 registries BuyJet tracks. Registry record last updated Oct 22, 2026.

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About N242SM

N242SM is a 1942 DOUGLAS DC3 registered with the FAA (United States).

Yes — the FAA (United States) lists N242SM as registered (registry data updated 2026-10-22).

The DOUGLAS DC3 has 32 seats and 2 engines.