# Convair 240-27

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 2422642
- Manufacturer (registry): CONVAIR
- Model: 240-27
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 2 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 42
- Weight class: 20,000 lb and over
- Cruise speed: 202 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/convair-240-27

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 (1)

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 CHI82DA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA191), May 29, 1982: Convair 240 (N153PA), Detroit, MI, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (3)

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 20070324006349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070324006349I), Mar 24, 2007: Cvac 24027 (N153PA), Ypsilanti, MI, Minor damage. (-23) N153PA on approach to yip reported a large bang followed by buffeting. Right hand inboard (wing) leading edge missing upon post flight inspection.…
- [Incident 19980917024879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980917024879I), Sep 17, 1998: Cvac 24027 (N148JR), Fort Wayne, IN, Minor damage. Air taxi was starting up when the pilot heard loud pop which turned out to be a fire in the left engine.(-5) investigation revealed a 4" rupture in flexible…
- [Accident 19820529024289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820529024289A), May 29, 1982: Cvac 24027 (N153PA), Detroit, MI, Substantial damage. Landed on taxiway in dense fog after an ILS approach. Rollout on grass between runways. Nose wheel sheared off.

## Service difficulty reports (3)

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

- [SDR JRA2002F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JRA2002F00001), Jul 12, 2001: BEAM. CRACKED. A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED IN THE NOSE GEAR WHEEL WELL BEAM ANGLE IN THE PROCESS OF PERFORMING A PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION ON THE AIRCRAFT.
- [SDR 2001F00224](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001F00224), Jul 12, 2001: ANGLE. CRACKED. A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED IN THE NOSE GEAR WHEEL WELL BEAM ANGLE IN THE PROCESS OF PERFORMING A PREFLIGHT INSPECTION ON THE AIRCRAFT. REPAIRS ARE TO BE AFFECTED IA
- [SDR 2001F00223](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001F00223), Jul 12, 2001: ANGLE. CRACKED. A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED IN THE NOSE GEAR WHEEL WELL BEAM ANGLE IN THE PROCESS OF PERFORMING A PREFLIGHT INSPECTION ON THE AIRCRAFT. REPAIRS ARE TO BE AFFECTED IA

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [General Dynamics 240-27](https://openairdocs.org/model/general-dynamics-240-27): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 3790227

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