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Douglas DC-6BF · N95BL · Bellomy Lawson Aviation

Douglas DC-6BF illustration in Bellomy Lawson Aviation livery Illustrative image; it may differ from the actual aircraft.

Douglas DC-6BF

DC6-45220Scrapped
RegistrationUSN95BL
Verified aircraft dataagainst the official civil aviation registerWhat does this badge mean?We checked that this aircraft’s registration, serial number and model match the official civil aviation register: FAA (United States), data as of Oct 8, 2026.That makes its identity more reliable. The verification expires after 12 months: if the register stops confirming it, the badge disappears.How we verify
OperatorBellomy Lawson Aviation
8operators
0incidents
0accidents
0logbook years
0photos

Douglas DC-6BF. Operated for Northeast Airlines, Aerocosta Colombia and Aerial Transit Company. Scrapped.

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Technical data

ManufacturerDouglas
Country of registrationEstados Unidos
MSN45220
Hex / ICAO 24-bitAD3272
VerificationIdentity verified against the official register of FAA (United States) · Oct 8, 2026

The model · Douglas DC-6

Figures for the DC-6B variant, the most representative of the family

Length32.2 m106 ft
Wingspan35.8 m117 ft
Height8.7 m29 ft
Range4,840 km2,613 NMWith a typical passenger load
Cruise speed507 km/h274 ktMach 0.48
Service ceiling7,600 m24,934 ft
Maximum take-off weight48,500 kg106,924 lb
Maximum payload23,390 kg51,566 lbIts 54 passengers with baggage would weigh about 5.4 t; the rest is fuel and cargo
Typical capacity54 passengersUp to 102 in a high-density layout
Endurance9 h 33 minAt cruise speed, non-stop

The type first flew in 1946 (80 years ago) · About 704 units built · Production ended in 1958

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Aircraft chronology

Jul 12, 1957
Delivered to Northeast Airlines
Delivered to Northeast Airlines as N6584C.
Aug 21, 1967
Transferred to Fairchild Hiller
Transferred to Fairchild Hiller.
Sep 1, 1971
Transferred to Aerocosta Colombia
Transferred to Aerocosta Colombia.
Jun 1, 1976
Transferred to Aerosucre
Transferred to Aerosucre.
Nov 1, 1977
Transferred to Bellomy Lawson Aviation
Transferred to Bellomy Lawson Aviation.
Apr 1, 1979
Transferred to CAT Challenge Air Transport
Transferred to CAT Challenge Air Transport.
Aug 1, 1981
Re-registered
Changed from N6584C to N95BL (still with CAT Challenge Air Transport).
Nov 1, 1982
Transferred to Transport Aircraft Service
Transferred to Transport Aircraft Service.
Sep 1, 1983
Transferred to Bellomy Lawson Aviation
Transferred to Bellomy Lawson Aviation.
Dec 1, 1986
Transferred to APA Internacional
Transferred to APA Internacional.
Oct 1, 1990
Transferred to Aerial Transit Company
Transferred to Aerial Transit Company.
Dec 1, 1990
Transferred to Bellomy Lawson Aviation
Transferred to Bellomy Lawson Aviation.

Operators

1957-07-12
Northeast Airlines
Registration N6584C
1967-08-21
Fairchild Hiller
Registration N6584C
1971-09-01
Aerocosta Colombia
Registration HK-1291
1976-06-01
Aerosucre
Registration HK-1291
1977-11-01
Bellomy Lawson Aviation
Registration HK-1291
1979-04-01
CAT Challenge Air Transport
Registration N6584C · Lessor: Bellomy Lawson Aviation
1981-08-01
CAT Challenge Air Transport
Registration N95BL · Lessor: Bellomy Lawson Aviation
1982-11-01
Transport Aircraft Service
Registration N95BL · Lessor: Bellomy Lawson Aviation
1983-09-01
Bellomy Lawson Aviation
Registration N95BL
1986-12-01
APA Internacional
Registration N95BL · Lessor: Bellomy Lawson Aviation
1990-10-01
Aerial Transit Company
Registration N95BL · Lessor: Bellomy Lawson Aviation
1990-12-01
Bellomy Lawson Aviation
Registration N95BL

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  title        = {{Douglas DC-6BF · N95BL · Bellomy Lawson Aviation}},
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  urldate      = {2026-10-22},
  note         = {Accessed 2026-10-22}
}

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