# N191FL: 1956 Convair CV-440-79 - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Convair CV-440-79](https://openairdocs.org/model/convair-cv-440-79) (registry code 2422907, 52 seats) - Engine: [Allison 501-D13 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/allison-501-d13-series) (registry code 03004) - Data sheets: [TCDS E-282](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-282) (Rolls-Royce Corporation) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 326 - Year built: 1956 - Type: Fixed wing multi engine - Engine type: Turbo-prop - Airworthiness: Standard, transport - Airworthiness date: October 18, 1979 - Certificate issued: October 29, 1998 - Expires: July 31, 2028 - Mode S code: A16C6A - Registered owner: [Ifl Group Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/IFL%20GROUP%20INC) - Location: [Waterford, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Waterford) - Owner type: Corporation - Owner's area on the map: 42.6383° N, 83.4107° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 48327, within about 2 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=191FL - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N191FL From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Allison 501-D13 model are included. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 14 in force ### Matched by airframe (Convair CV-440-79) None in force. ### Matched by engine (Allison 501-D13 series) - [AD 2006-25-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-25-12): Removal from service of certain turbine rotor components · Rolls-Royce 501-D13, 501-D13A, 501-D13D and 6 more. Effective Jan 23, 2007 - [AD 86-17-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-17-06): Thrust Sensitive Switch Assembly · Rolls-Royce 501-D13, 501-D13A, 501-D13D and 1 more. Effective Sep 15, 1986 - [AD 81-03-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-03-02): 1st Stage Turbine Wheel · Rolls-Royce 501-D13, 501-D13A, 501-D13D and 2 more. Effective Jan 28, 1981 - [AD 80-14-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-14-13): 1st Stage Turbine Wheels · Rolls-Royce 501-D13, 501-D13A, 501-D13D and 2 more. Effective Jul 10, 1980 - [AD 79-25-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-25-03): Second, Third, And Fourth Stage Turbine Wheels · Rolls-Royce 501-D13, 501-D13A, 501-D13D and 2 more. Effective Dec 13, 1979 - [AD 78-09-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-09-09): Third Or Fourth Stage Turbine Wheel · Rolls-Royce 501-D13, 501-D13A, 501-D13D and 2 more. Effective May 12, 1978 - [AD 75-22-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-22-05): Second Stage Turbine Wheels · Rolls-Royce 501-D13, 501-D13A, 501-D13D and 2 more. Effective Oct 23, 1975 - [AD 75-17-32](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-17-32): Second Stage Turbine Wheels · Rolls-Royce 501-D13, 501-D13A, 501-D13D and 2 more. Effective Aug 14, 1975 - [AD 69-21-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-21-03): First Stage Compressor Wheels · Rolls-Royce 501-D13, 501-D13A, 501-D13D and 6 more. Effective Oct 21, 1969 - [AD 60-21-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/60-21-01): Torquemeter Housing · Rolls-Royce 501-D13, 501-D13A, 501-D13D and 2 more. Effective Nov 9, 1960 - [AD 60-07-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/60-07-01): Low Speed Ground Idle · Rolls-Royce 501-D13D and 501-D13E - [AD 59-21-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/59-21-03): Compressor Blade · Rolls-Royce 501-D13 and 501-D13A - [AD 59-18-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/59-18-01): Low Speed Ground Idle · Rolls-Royce 501-D13 and 501-D13A - [AD 59-13-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/59-13-01): Propeller Shaft Roller Bearing · Rolls-Royce 501-D13 and 501-D13A ### Historical (superseded or no longer in force) - [AD 2003-07-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-07-02) (historical): Turbine rotor components · 501-D13, 501-D13A, 501-D13D and 6 more. Effective May 7, 2003 ## Information bulletins (advisory) None matched. ## NTSB investigations None matched to N191FL. ## NTSB investigations on N191FL not matched to an aircraft (1) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB LAX94LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA030), Oct 28, 1993: Beech 200 (N191FL), Reno, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE IMPROPER OVERHAUL OF THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR BY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL, AND THE OPERATOR'S FAILURE TO ASSURE THAT THE AIRPLANE MANUFACTURER'S MANDATORY SERVICE BULLETIN REQUIRING… ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to N191FL. ## Reports on N191FL not matched to an aircraft (1) They name N191FL, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft. - [Accident 19931027041529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931027041529A), Oct 27, 1993: Beech 200BEECH (N191FL), Reno, NV, Substantial damage. Smoke in cabin on takeoff. Gear jammed. Fire in gear motor. Landed gear up. Motor improperly serviced on annual. ## Service difficulty reports (6) As reported by operators and repair stations. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. - [SDR VGCA20150608003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20150608003), Jun 8, 2015: STRINGER. CRACKED. DISCOVERED CRACKED STRINGER 22L AT STATION 210. - [SDR VGCA20150608002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20150608002), Jun 8, 2015: BELTFRAME. DENTED. DISCOVERED DAMAGED, DENTED, BELT FRAME AT STATION 395R FLOOR LEVEL.. - [SDR VGCA20150608001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20150608001), Jun 8, 2015: BELTFRAME. CRACKED. DISCOVERED CRACKED BELT FRAME AT STATION 261L, FLOOR LEVEL. - [SDR VGCA201205010001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA201205010001), May 1, 2012: SPAR. CORRODED. CORROSION LT AND RT WING, OUTER, UPPER REAR SPAR WS23-WS29. - [SDR VGCA20110517](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20110517), May 17, 2011: LONGERON. CORRODED. RIGHT NACELLE STA 8 AND 6 LONGERON HAD SEVERE CORROSION. - [SDR VGCA20100805](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20100805), Aug 5, 2010: LONGERON. CORRODED. LEFT INBD UPPER NACELLE LONGERON HAD EXCESSIVE CORROSION. ## Service difficulty reports on N191FL not matched to an aircraft (1) They name N191FL, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft. - [SDR 95ZZZX1032](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX1032), Jan 13, 1995: INTERCOSTAL. CRACKED. INTERCOSTAL FOUND CRACKED AT HANDRAIL SUPPORT RIVET HOLES. (2 PLACES.) CRACKS ARE SEVERE ENOUGH, CABIN DOOR HANDRAIL SUPPORT COULD COME FREE, CAUSING DOOR TO CO ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (1) Approved for this aircraft's airframe or engine model, in force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do. ### Approved for the engine (Allison 501-D13 series) - [STC SE1161EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1161EA): Manufacture of magnetic plugs with self-closing valve. TEDECO Division. Lists 501-D13D ## Related - Other Convair CV-440-79 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/convair-cv-440-79/aircraft.md - The Allison 501-D13 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/allison-501-d13-series.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.