# Convair 340-32

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 2422706
- Manufacturer (registry): CONVAIR
- Model: 340-32
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 2 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 46
- Weight class: 20,000 lb and over
- Cruise speed: 211 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/convair-340-32

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 (2)

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 MKC68A0006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC68A0006), Jul 23, 1967: Convair 340 (N3427), Des Moines, IA, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC67A0089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC67A0089), Nov 29, 1966: Convair 340 (N3414), New Cumberland, PA, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to aircraft with this model.

## Service difficulty reports (7)

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

- [SDR CA110606007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110606007), May 29, 2011: ENGINE. POWER LOSS. (CAN) ACCIDENT THE MILITARY TRAINER CRASH LANDED IN A FIELD FOLLOWING AN ENGINE POWER LOSS. BOTH PILOTS ESCAPED WITHOUT INJURIES. THE ENGINE HAD UNDERGONE AN HS
- [SDR LO62004F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LO62004F00001), May 6, 2004: ACTUATOR. INOPERATIVE. RT SIDE, COWL FLAP ACTUATOR BECAME INTERMITTENT. FINALLY COWL FLAPS STOPPED PART WAY OPEN. REPLACED ACTUATOR WITH OVERHAULED UNIT.
- [SDR LO62004F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LO62004F00000), May 6, 2004: GENERATOR. INOPERATIVE. LEFT AC GENERATOR OPERATION INTERMITTENT AND UNSTEADY IAW VOLTMETER. REPLACED GEN WITH OVERHAULED UNIT.
- [SDR 20001222SH009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001222SH009), Sep 12, 2000: CYLINDER. CRACKED. PILOT NOTED DROP IN BMEP AND ROUGHNESS ON DESCENT. INSPECTION DISCOVERED NR 5 CYLINDER CRACKED 1.50 INCHES FROM SPARK PLUG BOSS OUTWARD TOWARD CENTER OF HEAD. (
- [SDR 20001101SH021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001101SH021), Nov 12, 1999: INVERTER. FAILED. AIRCRAFT WAS IN LEVEL CRUISE FLIGHT VFR PART 91. CREW NOTICED SMOKE IN CABIN/COCKPIT. EMERGENCY PROCEDURE INITIATED. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOU INCIDENT. OVERHAULED
- [SDR 99ZZZX4490](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX4490), Nov 12, 1999: INVERTER. FAILED. AIRCRAFT WAS IN LEVEL CRUISE FLIGHT VFR PART 91. CREW NOTICED SMOKE IN CABIN/COCKPIT. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES INITIATED. AIRCRAFT LANDED AT ANN ARBOR AIRPORT WITHO
- [SDR 98ZZZX4264](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4264), Oct 13, 1998: SCAVENGE PUMP. SEIZED. AIRCRAFT WAS AT CRUISE ALTITUDE OF 8,000 FEET EN ROUTE FROM HGR TO PTK. THE NR 2 ENGINE BMCP WENT TO ZERO ALTHOUGH ENGINE CONTINUED TO OPERATE. OIL QUANTITY DEC

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