# N73117: not currently registered

- Registered now: No (not in the FAA registry file). The mark may be reserved or free to assign
- Earlier aircraft: 1
- Last cancelled: September 20, 1988
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=73117
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N73117

## Aircraft that carried N73117

- [Cancelled 1988-09-20](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N73117-1988-09-20): Convair 340-31, S/N 25. N-number assigned, not yet registered

## FAA accident and incident reports on N73117 (3)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Incident 19860926053699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860926053699I), Sep 26, 1986: Cvac STCAPJC (N73117), Dallas Fort Wor, TX. Landed with unsafe nose gear indication. Found weak downlock springs and binding pivot bolt.
- [Incident 19851212067359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851212067359I), Dec 12, 1985: Cvac 34031 (N73117), Springfield, MO. During climb, starter overspeed light came on. Engine shutdown and returned. Mechanical malfunction not defined.
- [Incident 19850704049909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850704049909I), Jul 4, 1985: Cvac STCAPJC (N73117), Houston, TX. Descent requested after cabin pressure climbed during aircraft climb. Ground crew failed to close inlet door.

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