# Consolidated Vultee 28-5ACF - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry codes: 2422202, 2421230 - Manufacturer (registry): CONSOLIDATED VULTEE · CONSOLIDATED-VULTEE - Model: 28-5ACF - Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 2 · Reciprocating - Seats: 25 - Weight class: 20,000 lb and over - Cruise speed: 118 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS TC 785](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/TC%20785) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Catalina Aircraft Trust LLC - Registered aircraft: 9 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/consolidated-vultee-28-5acf 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. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. None matched. ## Information bulletins (advisory) (1) - [SAIB ANM-99-31](https://openairdocs.org/saib/ANM-99-31): . Issued Jul 12, 1999 ## Registered aircraft (9) - [N2172N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2172N): [Avenger LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AVENGER%20LLC), [Beaverton, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Beaverton), built 1944, S/N 46522 - [N222FT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N222FT): [Pby LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PBY%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1944, S/N 11074 - [N2763A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2763A): [Nichols Charles F Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NICHOLS%20CHARLES%20F%20TRUSTEE), [Baldwin Park, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Baldwin%20Park), built 1947, S/N 21232 - [N287](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N287): [Cavanaugh Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAVANAUGH%20AIR%20LLC), [Addison, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Addison), built 1943, S/N 48287 - [N4NC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4NC): [Liberty Aviation Museum Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LIBERTY%20AVIATION%20MUSEUM%20INC), [Port Clinton, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Port%20Clinton), built 1945, S/N 46662 - [N5PY](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5PY): [Ruble Ronald](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RUBLE%20RONALD), [Port Saint Lucie, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Port%20Saint%20Lucie), built 1941, S/N 417 - [N7057C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7057C): [American Airpower Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20AIRPOWER%20MUSEUM), [Farmingdale, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Farmingdale), built 1942, S/N 64072 - [N9521C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9521C): [Tsi Holdco Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TSI%20HOLDCO%20INC), [Virginia Beach, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Virginia%20Beach), S/N 48294 - [N9767](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9767): [Soaring By The Sea Foundation](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOARING%20BY%20THE%20SEA%20FOUNDATION), [Eugene, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Eugene), built 1943, S/N 9767 ## NTSB investigations (8) 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 ERA26LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA028), Oct 31, 2025: Consolidated Vultee 28-5ACF (N222FT), Dayton, TN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The collapse of the left main landing gear due to the fatigue fracture of the lower landing gear actuator bolt. - [NTSB LAX97LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA270), Aug 1, 1997: Consolidated-Vultee PBY-5A(28-5ACF) (N322FA), Moreno, CA, destroyed. Probable cause: the 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. - [NTSB SEA94LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA181), Jul 8, 1994: Consolidated Aeronautics PBY-5A (N2172N), Lincoln City, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE 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,… - [NTSB MIA71AM042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA71AM042), Nov 14, 1970: Convair 28-5AC (N5584V), Christiansted, VI, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI67A0028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI67A0028), Aug 27, 1966: Convair PBY5A (N331RS), Highland Pk, IL, destroyed - [NTSB UNK65X1032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X1032), Dec 16, 1964: Convair PBY6A (N7057C), Phoenix, AZ, substantial damage - [NTSB UNK65X0118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0118), Oct 2, 1964: Convair 285ACF (N4936V), Chichagof I, AK, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB UNK64X3910](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3910), Sep 11, 1964: Consolidatd PBY285 (N19Q), Decatur, AL, incident, minor damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (4) 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 20251031019199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251031019199A), Oct 31, 2025: Consolidated Vultee 28-5ACF (N222FT), Dayton, TN, Substantial damage. Aircraft 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… - [Incident 20220627008449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220627008449I), Jun 27, 2022: Consolidated Vultee 28-5ACF (N9767), Willard, UT, Minor damage. On 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… - [Accident 19970801020589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970801020589A), Aug 1, 1997: Cvac PBY5A (N322FA), Moreno, CA, Destroyed. Water fire bomber struck water while trying to scoop water into cargo rin. Sank. Some evidence gear door ajar. - [Incident 19820701039429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820701039429I), Jul 1, 1982: Cvac 285ACFBABB (N68756), Harlingten, TX, Minor damage. Unsafe nose gear. Unable to lock down, collapsed on landing roll. No defects found. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (8) Approved for this 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 SA01757WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01757WI): To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA4-493](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-493): Installation of VIP P/N 104-1-C engine mount cores. FTG, Inc - [STC SA01831WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01831WI): To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Petersen Aviation Inc - [STC SA01282NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01282NY): Installation 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 ST334CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST334CH): Installation of Superflite 102 fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc - [STC SA4-943](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-943): Window installation. Sabreliner Aviation LLC - [STC SA594NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA594NW): Modify type design by installation of side cargo door. Sorm Inc - [STC SA595NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA595NW): Modify type design by installation of Sorm Bulk Liquid Cargo Tank Assembly. Sorm Inc ## PMA parts (OpenAirDocs) (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-B](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/A641A0C3F03C8313852570500056B240.0001): Mount, Engine. Vibration Isolation Products · Replaces P&W 41275, Lord MR-26-1, Lord 70639… · Jun 11, 2003 - [VIP 104-1-C](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/44C2B442F51AC236852570500056B241.0001): Mount, Engine. Vibration Isolation Products · Replaces P&W 41275, Lord MR-26-1, Lord 70639… · Jun 11, 2003 ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [General Dynamics 28-5ACF](https://openairdocs.org/model/general-dynamics-28-5acf): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 3790203 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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