# Consolidated Vultee PBY-5A - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 2421208 - Manufacturer (registry): CONSOLIDATED VULTEE - Model: PBY-5A - Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 2 · Reciprocating - Seats: 4 - Weight class: 20,000 lb and over - Cruise speed: 127 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS TC 2-548](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/TC%202-548) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: General Dynamics Corporation - Registered aircraft: 8 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/consolidated-vultee-pby-5a Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## 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 (8) - [N249SB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N249SB): [Falls At Mcminnville LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FALLS%20AT%20MCMINNVILLE%20LLC), [West Jordan, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/West%20Jordan), S/N CV 249 - [N24VP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24VP): [Sterling John T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STERLING%20JOHN%20T), [Bandon, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Bandon), S/N 64064 - [N3936A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3936A): [Weeks Kermit A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WEEKS%20KERMIT%20A), [Polk City, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Polk%20City), built 1942, S/N 33966 - [N423RS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N423RS): [Tunison Foundation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TUNISON%20FOUNDATION%20INC), [Oxford, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Oxford), built 1943, S/N 48423 - [N459CF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N459CF): [Collings Foundation Inc DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COLLINGS%20FOUNDATION%20INC%20DBA), [Stow, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Stow), built 1943, S/N 300 - [N483CV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N483CV): [Flying Cat Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLYING%20CAT%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Lee, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Lee), S/N 013 - [N84857](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N84857): [Pby Memorial Foundation](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PBY%20MEMORIAL%20FOUNDATION), [Oak Harbor, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Oak%20Harbor), built 1943, S/N 1522 - [N983CF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N983CF): [Collings Foundation Inc DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COLLINGS%20FOUNDATION%20INC%20DBA), [Stow, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Stow), S/N 9830 ## NTSB investigations (2) 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 DEN85FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85FA131), May 9, 1985: Consolidated-Vultee PBY-5A (N84857), Lewistown, MT, substantial damage, 1 fatal - [NTSB CHI71FDJ23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71FDJ23), Oct 15, 1970: Convair PBY-5A (N610FF), Rhinelander, WI, destroyed, 2 fatal ## FAA accident and incident reports (2) 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 19850509016259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850509016259A), May 9, 1985: Cvac PBY5A (N84857), Lewistown, MT, Substantial damage. Mistakenly put hydraulic fluid into alcohol tank. Lost brakes because of low brake fluid, taxied into a gully. - [Accident 19790728026399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790728026399A), Jul 28, 1979: Cvac PBY5A (N101CS), Lisbon, PO, Destroyed. Landed on river. Airplane decelerated rapidly, flipped over and sank. Suspect nose gear doors open. ## Service difficulty reports (6) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR CA050701001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050701001), Jun 26, 2005: CARBURETOR. MALFUNCTIONED. (CAN) LT ENGINE OF AIRCRAFT STARTED TO BACK FIRE AND DEVELOP LOW POWER DURING POWER REDUCTION AFTER TAKEOFF. PILOT'S ELECTED TO 'CAGE' ENGINE AND RETURN TO THE - [SDR CA010820009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010820009), Jun 19, 2001: CYLINDER HEAD. CRACKED. (CAN) NO. 11 CYLINDER HEAD CRACKED CYLINDER REPLACED. A/C RETURNED TO SERVICE. ON A TRAINING FLIGHT FLIGHT, ONE WATER PICK UP WAS CARRIED OUT, LOAD WAS DROPPED - [SDR CA010629040](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010629040), Jun 8, 2001: TORQUE TUBE. CORRODED. (CAN) NOSE GEAR DOOR TORQUE TUBES REMOVED FOR INSPECTION DUE TO THE PROMPTING OF A SERVICE DIFFICULTY ADVISORY. THE CONDITION PREDICTED IN THE ADVISORY (CORROSI - [SDR CA000719012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000719012), Jul 8, 2000: CYLINDER. CRACKED. (CAN) DURING CLIMB OUT , THE RIGHT ENGINE STARTED TO RUN ROUGH. THE PILOT FEATHERED THE ENGINE AND RETURNED TO YELLOWKNIFE .MAINTENANCE FOUND 2 CRACKS AT THE EX - [SDR CA980908017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980908017), Aug 20, 1998: ENGINE. MALFUNCTIONED. (CAN) DUE TO DECREASING OIL PRESSURE AND INCREASING OIL TEMPERATURE, THE NR 1 ENGINE WAS FEATHERED IN-FLIGHT. POST-FLIGHT INSPECTION FOUND THE MAIN OIL FILTER C - [SDR CA960826094](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960826094), Aug 3, 1996: VALVE. BROKEN. (CAN) BROKEN EXHAUST VALVE ON #5 CYLINDER. CYLINDER REPLACED, ENGINE GROUND RUN SERVICEABLE AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (2) 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 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 SA8075SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA8075SW): Installation of fiberglass covering. (M-62 SERIES PT-19) (G-73 SCHWEIZER). Razorback Fabrics 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. - [Canadian Vickers PBY5A](https://openairdocs.org/model/canadian-vickers-pby5a): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05629NB - [Consolidated PBY-5A](https://openairdocs.org/model/consolidated-pby-5a): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 2421218 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.