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Manuals are as follows:
"Pilot Training Manual for the C-47 Skytrain" AAF Manual 51-129-2, 110 pages, 1945. This is a cartoon-style overview of the operation and command of the airplane.
"Handbook Flight Operating Instructions USAF Series C-47B, C-47D, Navy Models R4D-6, R4D-7 Aircraft", AAF manual AN 01-40ND-1, 87 pages, 19 September 1945, Revised 12 October 1951. This is the technical training manual that explains all the control and the flight procedures.
"Flight Manual USAF Series C-47, A, B, D, HC-47, C-117 A, B, C, Navy Models R4D-1, C-47H, C-47J, TC-47K Aircraft" USAF T.O. 1C-47-1, BuWeps NW 01-40NC-1, 336 pages, 15 March 1963, revised 15 November 1963. This is a very elaborate description of all operations of the airplane. Chapters include Normal Procedures, Emergency Procedures, Auxillary Equipment, Operating Limitations, Flight Characteristics, Systems Operation, Crew Duties, All-Weather Operation, Performance Data.
"Flight Manual USAF Series C-47, A, B, D, HC-47, C-117 A, B, C, Navy Models R4D-1, C-47H, C-47J, TC-47K Aircraft" NAVAIR 01-40NC-1, T.O. 1C-47-1, 376 pages, 15 March 1963, Revised 1 July 1966. This is the Navy version of the flight manual.
"Flight Manual USAF Series C-47B, D, C-117 A, B, C, Navy Models R4D-6, R4D-7, USAF T.O. 1C-47B-1, Navy AN 01-40ND-1, 281 pages, 1 January 1957, Revised 1 October 1960. This is another flight manual that covers some slightly different material.
"Safety of Flight Supplement to the Flight Handbook, USAF Series C-47B, D, C-117A, B, C, Navy Models R4D-6, -7", USAF T.O. 1C-47B-1W, Navy NAVAER 01-40ND-1W, 12 pages, 19 December 1957
"Functional Check Flight Procedures USAF Series C-47 and C-117 Aircraft" T.O. 1C-47A-6CF-1, 17 pages, 18 January 1966. Functional checks are used to test specific equipment and systems for quality control. This manual details a number of tests at all stages of flight.
"Handbook Flight Operating Instructions, USAF Series C-47B, C-47D, Navy Models R4D-6, R4D-7 Aircraft", AAF AN 01-40ND-1, 19 September 1945, Revised 12 October 1951. 87 pages. This is the oldest flight manual on the disc, showing early versions of the aircraft and the wartime instrument layout.
"C-47 Airplane Field Troubles" Mobile Training Unit Number 93, AAFWTTC, Denver, Colorado, 100 pages. This is a trouble-shooting manual for maintenance of the airplane. It is in the compact 5"x7" format. Chapters include Controls, Steam Heating, Engines, Oil System, Fuel System, Ignition System, Hydraulics, Landing Gear, Brakes, Cowl Flaps, Generators, Starters, Batteries, Instruments, Propellers, and Radio.
"Handbook Basic Weight Check List and Loading Data USAF Series, C-47, C-47A, C-47B, C-47D and VC-47B Aircraft" T.O. 1C-47-5 (Formerly T.O. 01-47NC-5A) 28 April 1949, Revised 1 June 1955, 46 pages. This manual has check lists that include the weight of all pieces of equipment, compartment loading tables, center of gravity tables, fuel tables, crew and passenger table moments for loading and movement, various tables on tank movement.
"Handbook Erection and Maintenance Instructions USAF Series C-47, C-47A, C-47B, Navy Models R4D-1, R4D-5, R4D-6, R4D-7 Aircraft" AAF AN 01-40NC-2, 15 October 1944, Revised 30 June 1948, 960 pages. This is a very technical manual showing shipment and setup of all aspects of the aircraft. Chapters include Description, Shipment, General Maintenance, Major Component Parts and Installations, Useful or Military Load Installation, Materials of Construction, Finish Specifications, Tubing Charts, Charts and Tables, Service Inspections with an appendix on Operation and Service Instructions for Airplane Skis.
"Maintenance Instructions USAF C-47, C-47A, C-47B, C-47D, C-117A and C-117B Aircraft" AAF T.O. 1C-47-2, 15 March 1957, revised 15 August 1960, 1010 pages. This is the major maintenance manual for the aircraft. It has inspection, disassembly, assembly and overhaul specifications for all parts of the aircraft. Sections include General Information, Ground Handling, Pneudraulics, Power Plant, Power Plant Conditioning, Fuel System, Instruments, Electrical System, Radio Communication and Navigation, Landing Gear, Flight Controls, Wiring.
"Maintenance Instructions USAF C-47, C-47A, C-47B, C-47D, C-117A, C-117B and C-117C Aircraft" AAF T.O. 1C-47-2, 27 October 1964, Revised 23 November 1965, 990 pages. This is a later version of the previous manual, but it does have some different material in it.
"Parts Catalog for Army Model C-47A, Navy Model R4D-5, British Model Dakota III Airplanes" AN 01-40NC-4B, 390 pages. This has exploded views of each and every part of the aircraft with each part labeled and named. This really shows the construction of the airplane in a very detailed manner.
"Airplane Parts Catalog for Army Model C-47B, Navy Model R4D-6, British Model Dakota IV", AN 01-40NC-4C, 5 February 1945, 340 pages. This is the same kind of manual as the previous one but covering the "B" model.
"Parts Catalog for Army Models C-47B, Navy R4D-6", AN 01-40NC-4C, T.O. 1C-47B-4. 471 pages. This is similar to the previous manual but has quite a bit more information in it.
"Aircraft Scheduled Inspection and Maintenance Requirements USAF Series C-47 and C-117 Aircraft" T.O. 1C-47A-6, 26 May 1965, Revised 26 November 1965, 38 pages. Sections include Depot Level Inspection and Maintenance Requirements, Replacement Schedule, Functional Check Flight, Basic Level Repair Restrictions.
"Storage of Aircraft USAF Series C-47, C-53, C-117 Aircraft" T.O. 1C-47-17, 15 October 1959, revised 17 March 1961, 20 pages. Sections include Temporary Storage, Extended Storage. It describes securing and conditional all equipment on the aircraft for storage.
"Structural Repair Instructions USAF Series C-47, C-47A, C-47B, C-47D, AC-47, C-117A, C-117B, Navy Models R4D-1, R4D-5, R4D-6 Aircraft" USAF T.O. 1C-47-3, Navy AN 01-40NC-3, 190 pages, 15 September 1942, Revised 1 September 1956. This has very detailed instructions of how to fix up an aircraft that has been thoroughly shot up. Sections include Repair of Fabric Covering, Dismantling Cleaning and Inspection, Repair Procedures, Control Surfaces Rebalance, Repair of the Wings, Repair of the Fuselage, Repair of the Nacelle, Repair of the Empennage and Control Surfaces, Construction of Landing Gear, Repair of the Engine Mount.
"Structural Repair Instructions for Army Models C-47, C-47A, C-47B, Navy Models R4D-1, R4D-5, R4D-6, British Models Dakota I and Dakota III Airplanes" T.O. 01-40NC-3, 15 September 1942, Revised 15 March 1945, 135 pages. This is an earlier version of the previous manual. It has some slightly different information.
"DC-3 Transport" Douglas Aircraft Company, 1 June 1945, 500 pages. This is the illustrated parts catalog but from the manufacturer. It has the same information as the military manuals but displayed in a different manner. It also covers seating (and toilet) for the commercial version of the airplane.
"The DC-3 - the Story of a Fabulous Airplane" Glines and Moseley, 1966, 240 pages. This is a book of stories about the DC-3 in action, both in war time and peace.
"Overhaul Manual Twin Wasp C3 and C4 Engines" Pratt & Whitney, October 1943, 330 pages. This is the manufacturer's manual on overhaul of the engine. Sections include Disassembly, Cleaning, Inspection, Repair, Assembly, Run-in, Storage, Installation, Ignition Harness, Automatic Oil Temperature Control, Gun Synchronizer, Miscelaneous Conversions.
"Maintenance Manual Twin Wasp (R-1830) S1C3-G Engines" Pratt & Whitney Part No. 11860, December 1946, 100 pages. This is a full-color manual on maintenance of the C3 series of engines.
There are more manuals on the disc than these - I got tired of typing.