# Convair 240-4

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 2422610
- Manufacturer (registry): CONVAIR
- Model: 240-4
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 2 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 42
- Weight class: 20,000 lb and over
- Cruise speed: 210 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/convair-240-4

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 OAK76DJY02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76DJY02), Sep 17, 1975: Convair 240-4 (N8329C), Singapore, Malaysia, destroyed

## 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.

- [Incident 19811021084889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19811021084889I), Oct 21, 1981: Cvac 2404 (N707AW), Middletown, PA. Light engine temp rise, RPM increase, vibration on takeoff, shut down. Returned. Induction system case separated.
- [Incident 19780201005179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780201005179I), Feb 1, 1978: Cvac 240/ (N8327C), Lynchburg, VA, Minor damage. Pilot directed into crusty snow pile while taxiing to the ramp nose gear collapsed.
- [Incident 19780109002289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780109002289I), Jan 9, 1978: Cvac 240/ (N8327C), Winston Salem, NC. Landed with unsafe nose gear indication. Found nose gear downlock pin stuck in mid position.
- [Accident 19750917041999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750917041999A), Sep 17, 1975: Cvac 2404 (N8329C), Singapore, Destroyed. Investigation under jurisdiction of govt of Singapore.

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