| Tail Number / N-Number | N242SM |
| Manufacturer | DOUGLAS |
| Model | DC3 |
| Year Built | 1942 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 4877 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing multi engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 32 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 3 (20,000+ pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | P & W |
| Engine Model | R-1830 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 2 engines |
| Horsepower per Engine | 1,350 hp (1,007 kW) |
| Total Horsepower | 2,700 hp (2,014 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 174 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Government |
| Owner Name | CITY OF SANTA MONICA |
| Other Names |
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| Street | 3223 DONALD DOUGLAS LOOP S STE 3 |
| City | SANTA MONICA |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 90405-3213 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-01-25 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2005-01-19 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-03-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-04-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50434411 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A23909 |