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Convair 340

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing multi engine · Airplane · registry code 242270A

Manufacturer (registry)
CONVAIR
Model
340
Registry code
242270A
Registered
7 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing multi engine
Engines
2 · Turbo-prop
Seats
46
Weight class
20,000 lb and over
Cruise speed
213 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDS6A6
Holder
Kelowna Flightcraft R & D Ltd.

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 35

1952Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 66

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1963In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 1

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Registered aircraft · 7

N131FLIfl Group Inc · Waterford, MIBuilt 1955 · S/N 155N141FLIfl Group Inc · Waterford, MIBuilt 1953 · S/N 111N151FLIfl Group Inc · Waterford, MIBuilt 1953 · S/N 51N351FLGulf & Caribbean Cargo Inc · Waterford, MIBuilt 1955 · S/N 279N371FLIfl Group Inc · Waterford, MIBuilt 1956 · S/N 309N381FLIfl Group Inc · Waterford, MIBuilt 1953 · S/N 276N391FLIfl Group Inc · Waterford, MIBuilt 1955 · S/N 278
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STCs approved for this model · 484

STC SA00061LAInstallation of JPI digital tachometer.J P InstrumentsSTC SA00068SEInstallation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1)Electronics International Inc.STC SA00079NYInstallation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K008 on single and multi engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Teledyne Continental reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less.Airwolf Filter Corporation
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NTSB investigations · 16

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

Defining event, 2008 on

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First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 5 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB DCA12FA051Accident · 2 fatalClass 1 · FieldFinal reportConvair 440 - NO Series · San Juan, PRthe flight crew's failure to maintain adequate airspeed after shutting down the right engine due to an in-flight fire in one of the right augmentors. The failure to maintain airspeed resulted in either an aerodynamic stall or a loss of directional control.Mar 15, 2012 · N153JR · DestroyedNTSB MIA02FA041Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportConvair Div. of Gen. Dynamics 340-580STC · Sunny Isles Bch, FLThe inadequate dispatch of the airplane by company personnel prior to the first leg of the flight due to failure of company personnel to prepare a new flight release and weight and balance after considerable time on the ground with the engines operating. Also…Dec 7, 2001 · N582HG · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96FA039Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportConvair 340 · Spokane, WAthe pilot's improper management of the fuel/system, which resulted in loss of power in both engines, due to fuel starvation. Factors relating to the accident were: false indications of the cockpit fuel gauges, darkness, and the presence of a berm in the…Jan 5, 1996 · N358SA · Destroyed
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FAA incident reports · 74

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

Incident 20250917017809IConvair 340 · Waterford, MIBird strike 9-17-2025 training flight ptk. Aircraft returned to field. Maintenance found damage on rt wing leading edges. Replaced RH leading edges #3 and 4. Iaw CV580 amm. A/c returned to service. Log page and wildlife report attached to task record.…Sep 17, 2025 · N351FL · Minor damageAccident 20120315006989AConvair 340 · Carolinas, PRThe cargo only flight, deaprted san juan international airport, enroute to st croix. Shortly after take off from runway 10 he requested to return for runway 10 with a left turn. After about 180 degreesl of turn he requested to return to runway 28. His climb…Mar 15, 2012 · N153JR · Destroyed · 2 fatalIncident 20050618016419ICvac 580 · Hickory, NC(-23) After landing on rwy 6 at Hickory Regional Airport, ATC instructed N141FL to taxi to the general aviation ramp via left turn on taxiway alpha (a), right turn on bravo (b) and right turn on B1. Pilot in command stated that while taxiing on bravo, his…Jun 18, 2005 · N141FL · Minor damage
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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.

The same model under other registry codes

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

Cessna 340164 registered aircraftRegistry code 2076404Sabre 3400 registered aircraftRegistry code 059031TSabre/Stanfield D 3400 registered aircraftRegistry code 0590347
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