Consolidated Vultee 28-5ACF airworthiness directives

Manufacturer (registry): CONSOLIDATED VULTEE · CONSOLIDATED-VULTEE
Model: 28-5ACF
Registry codes: 2422202, 2421230
Registered: 9 aircraft
Type: Fixed wing multi engine
Engines: 2 · Reciprocating
Seats: 25
Weight class: 20,000 lb and over
Cruise speed: 118 mph
Certification: Type certificated
Data sheet: TCDSTC 785
Holder: Catalina Aircraft Trust LLC

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. The FAA lists this model under more than one registry code, usually for different spellings of the maker. This page covers them all.

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Aircraft by year built · 18

1941Registered nowDeregistered2026

Aircraft by the year they were built: 18 aircraft
1941	1
1942	1
1943	2
1944	4
1945	3
1947	2
1951	2
1958	1
1967	1
1981	1

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

No ADs matched this model

Information bulletins that may apply · 1

Airframe · Consolidated Vultee 28-5ACF

SAIB ANM-99-31Issued Jul 12, 1999

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Registered aircraft · 9

N2172NAvenger LLC · Beaverton, ORBuilt 1944 · S/N 46522 N222FTPby LLC · Wilmington, DEBuilt 1944 · S/N 11074 N2763ANichols Charles F Trustee · Baldwin Park, CABuilt 1947 · S/N 21232 N287Cavanaugh Air LLC · Addison, TXBuilt 1943 · S/N 48287 N4NCLiberty Aviation Museum Inc · Port Clinton, OHBuilt 1945 · S/N 46662 N5PYRuble Ronald · Port Saint Lucie, FLBuilt 1941 · S/N 417 N7057CAmerican Airpower Museum · Farmingdale, NYBuilt 1942 · S/N 64072 N9521CTsi Holdco Inc · Virginia Beach, VAS/N 48294 N9767Soaring By The Sea Foundation · Eugene, ORBuilt 1943 · S/N 9767

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ORDER BY n_number

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NTSB investigations · 8

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

Defining event, 2008 on

Sys/Comp malf/fail (non-power)1 case

Of 1 case NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 2 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB ERA26LA028Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportConsolidated Vultee 28-5ACF · Dayton, TNThe collapse of the left main landing gear due to the fatigue fracture of the lower landing gear actuator bolt.Oct 31, 2025 · N222FT · Substantial damage NTSB LAX97LA270Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportConsolidated-Vultee PBY-5A(28-5ACF) · Moreno, CAthe implosion of the unlocked left nose gear door which resulted in the hydraulic disintegration of the forward fuselage. The cause of the locking pin actuator malfunction was not determined.Aug 1, 1997 · N322FA · Destroyed NTSB SEA94LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportConsolidated Aeronautics PBY-5A · Lincoln City, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a boat dock during the aborted takeoff. Factors include the pilot's poor inflight decision to land on a narrow lake under unfavorable wind conditions, and strong crosswinds during the attempted takeoff.Jul 8, 1994 · N2172N · Substantial damage NTSB MIA71AM042Accident · No injuriesClosedConvair 28-5AC · Christiansted, VINov 14, 1970 · N5584V · Substantial damage NTSB CHI67A0028Accident · Minor injuriesClosedConvair PBY5A · Highland Pk, ILAug 27, 1966 · N331RS · Destroyed NTSB UNK65X1032Accident · No injuriesClosedConvair PBY6A · Phoenix, AZDec 16, 1964 · N7057C · Substantial damage NTSB UNK65X0118Accident · 1 fatalClosedConvair 285ACF · Chichagof I, AKOct 2, 1964 · N4936V · Destroyed NTSB UNK64X3910Incident · No injuriesClosedConsolidatd PBY285 · Decatur, ALSep 11, 1964 · N19Q · Minor damage

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SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('2422202', '2421230') ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('2422202', '2421230')
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FAA incident reports · 4

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Accident 20251031019199AConsolidated Vultee 28-5ACF · Dayton, TNAircraft was on a test flight after a progressive inspection. While cycling the landing gear in flight, a large hydraulic leak was noticed by the mechanic in the cabin. The sequential gear system had reported by lights that the left main gear was down and…Oct 31, 2025 · N222FT · Substantial damage Incident 20220627008449IConsolidated Vultee 28-5ACF · Willard, UTOn June 27th aircraft N9767 conducted a VFR flight from hill afb to Willard bay state park. The aircraft made a sw arrpoach for a final water landing. Upon touch down the nose pitched down then began an uncontrollable yaw to the left. The aircraft was brought…Jun 27, 2022 · N9767 · Minor damage Accident 19970801020589ACvac PBY5A · Moreno, CAWater fire bomber struck water while trying to scoop water into cargo rin. Sank. Some evidence gear door ajar.Aug 1, 1997 · N322FA · Destroyed Incident 19820701039429ICvac 285ACFBABB · Harlingten, TXUnsafe nose gear. Unable to lock down, collapsed on landing roll. No defects found.Jul 1, 1982 · N68756 · Minor damage

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  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2422202', '2421230')
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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.

STCs that may be installed · 8

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

STC SA01757WITo allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuelSwift Fuels LLC STC SA4-493Installation of VIP P/N 104-1-C engine mount cores.FTG, Inc.STC SA01831WITo allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuelPetersen Aviation Inc STC SA01282NYInstallation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K015 on aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney radial reciprocating engine Series R-985, R-1340 and R-1830.Airwolf Filter Corporation STC ST334CHInstallation of Superflite 102 fabric.Aviation Products Systems Inc.STC SA4-943Window installationSabreliner Aviation LLC STC SA594NWModify type design by installation of side cargo doorSorm Inc STC SA595NWModify type design by installation of Sorm Bulk Liquid Cargo Tank AssemblySorm Inc

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PMA parts · 2

Current parts manufacturer approvals (PMA): parts the FAA has approved companies to make as replacements or modifications. Each record lists its models as free text; OpenAirDocs matched them to this model on its data sheet, so check the FAA record before relying on it. Newest first.

VIP 104-1-BMount, EngineVibration Isolation Products · Replaces P&W 41275, Lord MR-26-1, Lord 70639… · Jun 11, 2003 VIP 104-1-CMount, EngineVibration Isolation Products · Replaces P&W 41275, Lord MR-26-1, Lord 70639… · Jun 11, 2003

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  WHERE tcds_number IN ('TC 785')
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The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

General Dynamics 28-5ACF1 registered aircraftRegistry code 3790203

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  WHERE m.match_key = '285ACF' AND m.code NOT IN ('2422202', '2421230')
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  ORDER BY aircraft DESC
  LIMIT 12"

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WHERE m.match_key = '285ACF' AND m.code NOT IN ('2422202', '2421230')
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LIMIT 12

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