# Convair 240-5

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 2422612
- Manufacturer (registry): CONVAIR
- Model: 240-5
- 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-240-5

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 19790801029309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790801029309I), Aug 1, 1979: Cvac 240* (N295M), Ypsilanti, MI. During landing, aircraft had total electrical loss due to corrosion of primary bus feeder line at wing root.

## Service difficulty reports (3)

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

- [SDR 99ZZZM420](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZM420), May 18, 1999: CYLINDER. CRACKED. IN CRUISE, NR 1 ENGINE BEGAN TO BACKFIRE, POWER REDUCED RETURNED TO DEPARTURE AIRPORT AND LANDED. FOUND NR 1 CYLINDER CRACKED AND EXHAUST PUSHROD BROKEN CYLINDE
- [SDR 99ZZZM320](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZM320), Apr 27, 1999: CYLINDER. CRACKED. NR 2 ENGINE BACK FIRING IN CRUISE. FEATHERED ENGINE AND LANDED TJBQN. FOUND NR 11 CYLINDER CRACKED. REPLACED AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)
- [SDR 98ZZZX3395](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3395), Aug 12, 1998: TIRE. SEPARATED. AFTER AIRCRAFT WAS IN CRUISE, ATC REPORTED THAT ANOTHER AIRCRAFT REPORTED SOME RUBBER ON THE RUNWAY JUST AFTER TAKEOFF. ALL INDICATIONS WERE NORMAL AND CREW CON

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