# Convair 240-17

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 2422631
- Manufacturer (registry): CONVAIR
- Model: 240-17
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 2 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 8
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/convair-240-17

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.

## Registered aircraft

None registered with this model now.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to aircraft with this model.

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

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.

- [Incident 19980530011509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980530011509I), May 30, 1998: Cvac 24017 (N87949), Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, Substantial damage. Copilot trainee lifted the landing gear handle thinking that it was the flaps causing lt adn nose gear to collapse.

## Service difficulty reports (1)

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

- [SDR 98ZZZX647](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX647), Nov 11, 1997: CYLINDER. CRACKED. AT CRUISE, LEFT ENGINE BACKFIRED, LOSS OF 30 TPSI, THEN RETURNED TO NORMAL. REURNED TO AIRPORT UNEVENTFULLY. FOUND NR 11 CYLINDER CRACKED AROUND EXHAUST VALVE. 

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [General Dynamics 240-17](https://openairdocs.org/model/general-dynamics-240-17): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 3790207

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