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Consolidated Vultee BT-13

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 2420222

Manufacturer (registry)
CONSOLIDATED VULTEE
Model
BT-13
Registry code
2420222
Registered
7 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
2
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
108 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA-2-571
Holder
Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation Stinson Division

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 83

1940Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 5

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

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Registered aircraft · 7

N55537Williams David M · Fox Island, WAS/N 2469N63043Cook Lu · Angeles, CARegistration revokedBuilt 1942 · S/N 5805N641CMRudd Wayne G · Basalt, COBuilt 1941 · S/N 1479N64470Mcfall Robert Leroy Trustee · Topeka, KSBuilt 1942 · S/N 5142N67789Skyway Inc · Wilmington, DEBuilt 1941 · S/N 1715N70030Heath Sean M · Ludowici, GABuilt 1943 · S/N 9630N8527POwens Wilbur · Rch Palos Vrd, CABuilt 1980 · S/N 79-758
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NTSB investigations · 4

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

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

NTSB GAA19CA491Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportConsolidated Vultee BT13 · Franklin, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and the left main landing gear collapsing.Aug 10, 2019 · N62644 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC78FA035Accident · 2 fatalClosedVultee BT-13 · Augusta, KSApr 29, 1978 · N64470 · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB MIA69F0354Accident · No injuriesClosedConvair BT-13A · Stone Mtn, GAOct 24, 1968 · N66703 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC67F0670Accident · Minor injuriesClosedVultee BT13A · Pottstown, PAJun 1, 1967 · N69687 · Substantial damage
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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
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FAA incident reports · 8

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

Accident 20190810013669AConsolidated Vultee BT-13 · Franklin, PAThe aircraft was departing runway 03 at kfkl. Winds at that time were from the w/nw at 8G20. During takeoff roll pilot lost control and exited the runway on the left side coming to rest in tall grass approximately 2500 feet from the approach end and…Aug 10, 2019 · N62644 · Substantial damageIncident 20051218033529ICvac BT13 · Lorain / Elyria, OH(-23) After refueling the pilot [privacy data omitted] was taxiing out of the FBO when he misjudged the distance between his aircraft and a parked PA-24-250 and he ran into the tail of that aircraft causing structural damage.Dec 18, 2005 · N8527P · Minor damageIncident 19941226046459ICvac BT13 · Jobstown, NJGround looped to left on takeoff due to p factor and torque not compensated.Dec 26, 1994 · N40018 · Substantial damageIncident 19940820033139ICvac BT13 · Batavia, NYEngine failed during flyby at an airshow. Emergency off airport landing.Aug 20, 1994 · N8527PIncident 19940620029339ICvac BT13A · Mount Holly, NJSurging and power loss. Landed in open field. Found clogged carburetor fuel screen.Jun 20, 1994 · N40018Incident 19890310019979ICvac BT13 · Titusville, FLLost directional control trying to take off in excessive crosswind. Ran off runway, ground looped, broke right gearMar 10, 1989 · N63163 · Minor damageIncident 19840910052179ICvac BT13A · Peoria, NYOil pressure dropped to zero. Landed safely in a mowed field. Oil line to the oil pressure gauge had failed.Sep 10, 1984 · N8527PAccident 19780429012001ACvac BT13B · Augusta, KSApr 29, 1978 · N64470 · Destroyed
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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.

STCs that may be installed · 22

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 SA04652CHTo allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specificationSwift Fuels LLCSTC SA7965SWApplication of fabric and polyurethane finishing system.Shady Aviation LLCSTC SA01757WITo allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuelSwift Fuels LLC
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PMA parts · 21

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.

S1069100R Fuel PlacardSwift Fuels, LLC · PMA PQ04423CE · Modification part · Jul 20, 202673-CFG-RFuel Quantity Indication PlacardSwift Fuels, LLC · PMA PQ04423CE · Modification part · Jul 20, 2026A-74-19-ACPMPiston-Wheel CylinderAirCorps Aviation, LLC · PMA PQ04274CE · Replaces A-74-19 & (A-74-10 or A-76-33) · Jul 9, 2024
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  WHERE tcds_number IN ('A-2-571')
    AND len(list_intersect(tcds_models, ['BT-13'])) > 0
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The same model under other registry codes

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

Convair BT-133 registered aircraftRegistry code 2420202Consolidated/Nocco C VULTEE BT-131 registered aircraftRegistry code 2420201Cons Vultee/Pittman BT131 registered aircraftRegistry code 2420220Vultee BT-130 registered aircraftRegistry code 2421704
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