As of August 2021, there are three aircraft known to be regularly flown in active revenue service; one with Everts Air Cargo, N54514 Maid in Japan and two with Buffalo Airways. In addition, there is one airworthy Museum example; N78774 Tinker Belle which frequently takes part in Spring through Autumn airshows and museum events. One of Everts Air Cargo, N1822M Salmon Ella, was withdrawn from use in July 2018 after an accident, but has returned to active flight operations. Three others, N1837M Hot Stuff, N7848B Dumbo and N1651M are in storage. Everts also has several mothballed air-frames which they hold mainly for spare parts, but some of them could possibly be returned to service if the need arose.[citation needed]
On 27th February 2023 and March 13th, 2023, N7848B Dumbo and N1837M Hot Stuff respectively were caught on FlightAware.com departing and landing at Kenai Municipal Airport.[citation needed]
Other airworthy units
There are several stored examples in Bolivia, however none of them are currently active. One of them, CP-1655 owned by Eco Express Cargo Services, was being brought back to serviceable condition prior to 2012,[1] and one more (CP-973) is set up for passenger configuration, however it is reportedly now up for sale.[2] The future use of these Bolivian examples is uncertain as the C-46 has not seen any use since the crash of CP-1319 (Skyteam Flight Training[3]) in 2012.
There is one additional stored example registered C-GIBX which is stored serviceable, but with the Certificate of Registration cancelled,[4] at Gimli, Manitoba, Canada. This aircraft was tied up in receivership, however according to First Nations Transport, as of Jan 2016, the aircraft is claimed to be airworthy with two new engines and available for sale with the fire bottles and props needing updates.
One last example; N53594 China Doll was airworthy and flown by the Commemorative Air Force Museum, however it is currently grounded due to Federal Aviation Administration regulations regarding propeller time as well as having corrosion issues. She was originally scheduled to be restored back to airworthy status by 2019,[5][6] however the severity of the corrosion was more extensive than first thought and the funds to bring her back to serviceable condition are not currently available.
Survivors
Argentina
42-96729 – C-46A on static display in Loreto. It was donated to the Loreto municipality originally in 1980 to become part of an Argentina Air Force theme park.[7] Re-located to a Public Square at Loreto (Santiago del Estero) representing the City of Loreto.[8][9]
42-107410 – C-46A stored at El Alto Airport in La Paz.[12]
44-77545 – C-46D stored with Lineas Aereas Canedo in Cochabamba.[10]
44-77898 – C-46D stored with Eco Express Charter Services at El Alto Airport in La Paz.[13][1]
Brazil
As of January 2016, the Brazilian Register lists PP-BTP PP-BTZ PP-ITE PP-NAO PP-NMH PP-VCE PT-AYA PT-LBP[14] All show cancelled airworthiness certificates. PP-VCE & PT-LBP are confirmed preserved, PP-NMH exists derelict, however it is not known if any of the other 5 listed still survive.
41-12381 – C-46A stored with Serviços Aéreos do Vale Amazônico in Itacoatiara.[15]
42-101201 – C-46A on display at the Museu Eduardo André Matarazzo, Bebedouro, São Paulo.[16]
According to the Transport Canada database there are four C-46's currently registered.[17] Two are active, one is stored and one was recently withdrawn from use after crash landing in 2015.
44-78028 – C-46D airworthy with Buffalo Airways in Yellowknife, North West Territories.[18]
44-78733 – C-46F airworthy with Buffalo Airways in Yellowknife, North West Territories.[19]
China
4?-????? – Lushan Air Pavilion, Luyang Ranghe Zhen Airbase - Dark green with medium blue undersides, massive yellow white lightning stripe, bold yellow leading edges and red Chinese lettering on the nose.[20][21] - Display
4?-????? – Chinese Air Force - China Aviation Museum,[23] Xiaotangshanzhen, Changping, Beijing - White with light grey undersides, code faded - One of two displayed as a pair with below.
4?-????? – Chinese Air Force - China Aviation Museum,[23] Xiaotangshanzhen, Changping, Beijing - White with light grey undersides, code faded - Two of two displayed as a pair with above.
4?-????? – China Civil Aviation Museum,[24][25] Xie Dao, Beijing - White with light grey undersides, code faded C46A - Display
44-78748 – C-46F cockpit only on display at Cagayan de Oro. Cut up for scrap with the wings and cockpit/nose salvaged and preserved as part of restaurant theme.[citation needed]
South Korea
44-77592 – C-46D on static display at the Korean War Memorial in Pusan.[31]
44-78053 – C-46D on static display at the Republic of Korea Air Force Academy in Cheongju.[citation needed]
4?-???? – Republic of China Air Force Museum,[32] Gangshan, Kaohsiung. Tail has the numbers stenciled C46-045.[citation needed] - Display
Thailand
44-78738 – C-46F stored at Chonburi, Thailand. Formerly located at Lad Phrao, Bangkok and set up as 'Apichart' coffee shop in 1985; moved to Chonburi 2001.[33]
4?-????? – C-46 stored at the Police Training Camp on Highway 22, Udon Thani, Thailand.[citation needed]