# Fairchild 6-440-C5

- Type: Engine model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 26008
- Manufacturer (registry): FAIRCHILD
- Model: 6-440-C5
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Power: 200 hp
- Data sheet: [TCDS E-216](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-216) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Fairchild Engine Division Fairchild Engine and Airplane Corp.
- Installed in: 11 registered aircraft
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/fairchild-6-440-c5

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this engine model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

- [AD 54-09-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/54-09-01): Carburetor Hotspot Heater Assembly · Fairchild Engine Division, Fairchild Engine and 6-440-C2 (L-440-1), 6-440-C3, 6-440-C4 and 1 more
- [AD 52-03-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/52-03-01): Pistons · Fairchild Engine Division, Fairchild Engine and 6-440-C2 (L-440-1), 6-440-C3, 6-440-C4 and 1 more

## Registered aircraft (11)

- [N24FM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24FM): [Coon Robert E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COON%20ROBERT%20E), [Warrenville, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Warrenville), built 1970, S/N HB690
- [N464BC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N464BC): [Caldwell Collection Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CALDWELL%20COLLECTION%20INC), [Oklahoma City, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Oklahoma%20City), built 1942, S/N 253
- [N4652V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4652V): [Blanton David L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BLANTON%20DAVID%20L), [Valley Center, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Valley%20Center), built 2025, S/N RXW-1
- [N48262](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N48262): [Cavanagh Patrick D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAVANAGH%20PATRICK%20D), [Dubois, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Dubois), S/N DH8F-499
- [N54523](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N54523): [Smith James R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMITH%20JAMES%20R), [Toney, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Toney), built 1978, S/N 6704E-329
- [N58799](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N58799): [Egmond Aircraft LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EGMOND%20AIRCRAFT%20LLC), [Lewes, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Lewes), built 1943, S/N FV-154
- [N60750](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N60750): [Mabee Roy W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MABEE%20ROY%20W), [Meridian, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Meridian), built 1944, S/N FX111
- [N721R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N721R): [Cp Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CP%20AIR%20LLC), [Superior, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Superior), built 1942, S/N 1840
- [N7756J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7756J): [Brooks Jeffery J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BROOKS%20JEFFERY%20J), [Webster, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Webster), built 2019, S/N BRO-001
- [N81311](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N81311): [Eddie Adams](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EDDIE%20ADAMS), [Senath, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Senath), built 1946, S/N R46211
- [N817BP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N817BP): [Tsi Holdco Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TSI%20HOLDCO%20INC), [Virginia Beach, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Virginia%20Beach), built 2005, S/N 17268

## NTSB investigations (4)

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 CEN12LA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA369), Jun 8, 2012: Ryan Aeronautical ST3KR (N721R), Norwalk, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in a crosswind.
- [NTSB LAX83FA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA240), May 21, 1983: Ryan PT-22/ST-3KR (N721R), Mesa, AZ, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB DEN81FTC14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FTC14), Apr 30, 1981: Dehavilland DHC-1 (N48262), Rawlins, WY, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX71DUJ73](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71DUJ73), Apr 4, 1971: Ryan ST-3KR (N721R), Scottsdale, AZ, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (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.

- [Accident 20120608013699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120608013699A), Jun 8, 2012: Ryan Aeronautical ST3KR (N721R), Norwalk, OH, Substantial damage. Pilot sated that on landing right brake stuck and aircraft veered to the right off of runway and struck ditch. Pilot and owner failed to notify the FAA of this…
- [Accident 19830521020359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830521020359A), May 21, 1983: Ryan PT22 (N721R), Mesa, AZ, Destroyed. Failed to recover from a spin. Was last seen doing a snap roll.
- [Accident 19810430023149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810430023149A), Apr 30, 1981: Dhav DHC1 (N48262), Rawlins, WY, Substantial damage. Lost power, crash-landed in rough field. Found fuel vents clogged. Fuel had siphoned in flight. Previous problem.

## Service difficulty reports (2)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR CA020416004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020416004), Apr 16, 2002: FLOAT. DAMAGED. (CAN) AIRCRAFT SUFFERED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE DUE TO A FORCED LANDING CAUSED BY ENGINE POWER FAILURE. ENGINE CEASED TO RUN DUE TO AN OVER-RICH MIXTURE CONDITION CA
- [SDR 96ZZZX671](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX671), Jan 1, 1996: ENGINE. MISOVERHAULED. WHILE DISASSEMBLING THE ENGINE, THE CAM, ROCKER ARM SUPPORTS, AND CAM HOUSING WERE FOUND EXCESSIVELY WORN, METAL TRANSFER FROM THE CASE TO THE CAM, GALLING OF J

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (6)

Approved for this engine model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has.

- [STC SE04651CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04651CH): To allow use of l00R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification SPEC-l00R-22. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SE01966WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01966WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas in spark ignition piston aircraft engines. General Aviation Modifications Inc
- [STC SE8776SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE8776SW): Installation of coated cylinders and piston rings. Continental Motors, Inc. Lists 6-440 Series
- [STC SE1-201](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1-201): Installation of the Richter Aero Equipment Type B-4 or B-5 Temperature Probe. (O-360 SERIES (excl. A1C, C2B, C2D)). MidContinent Instru Co Inc
- [STC SE00129WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00129WI): Approved fuel: Unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index and leaded automotive gasoline, 88 minimum antiknock index(RON+MON)/2, per ASTM Spec D-439. Petersen Aviation Inc
- [STC SE519AL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE519AL): Installation of Ramsey Corporation piston rings. Aircraft Rebuilders, Inc

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