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Convair 440

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing multi engine · Airplane · registry code 2422902

Manufacturer (registry)
CONVAIR
Model
440
Registry code
2422902
Registered
5 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing multi engine
Engines
2 · Turbo-prop
Seats
54
Weight class
20,000 lb and over
Cruise speed
234 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 · 54

1956Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 54

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 · 2

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Registered aircraft · 5

N136CAAviation Business Corp · Saint Louis, MOS/N 400N171FLIfl Group Inc · Waterford, MIBuilt 1956 · S/N 318N181FLIfl Group Inc · Waterford, MIBuilt 1956 · S/N 387N361FLGulf & Caribbean Cargo Inc · Waterford, MIBuilt 1956 · S/N 343N991FLGulf & Caribbean Cargo Inc · Waterford, MIBuilt 1958 · S/N 508
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STCs approved for this model · 61

STC SA00651SEInstallation of a Dual Collins PN-101 Pictorial Navigation System.American Avionics IncSTC SA01967WI (2 OF3)Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded AvgasGeneral Aviation Modifications Inc.STC SA104RMInstall dual SELCAL system.Frontier Airlines Inc
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NTSB investigations · 34

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

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 2 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 11 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB CEN19MA312Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · MajorFinal reportConvair 440 · Monclova, OHThe flight crew’s failure to maintain the proper airspeed on final approach, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and impact with trees, and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the flight crew’s fatigue due to the overnight flight schedule.Sep 11, 2019 · N24DR · DestroyedNTSB DCA12WA073Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationConvair 440 · Ciudad de Guatemala, GuatemalaMay 11, 2012 · N171FL · Substantial damageNTSB CHI05IA273Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportConvair Div. of Gen. Dynamics 440 · Kenosha, WIThe flight crew failed to verify that the cargo was secured before takeoff.Sep 22, 2005 · N181FL · Minor damage
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FAA incident reports · 72

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

Accident 20190911012859AConvair 440 · Monclova, OHAircraft was enroute from nqa to tol. Aircraft was cleared to descend from 7000' to 3000' wx CLR10. Aircraft reported airport insight and was descended to 2400' and cleared for the visual approach. Aircraft was observed descending and slowing on base to…Sep 11, 2019 · N24DR · Destroyed · 2 fatalIncident 20051213033019ICvac 440 · Vero Beach, FL(-23) During a flight from opa locka, FL to cincinnati, OH, while in the vicinity of Vero Beach, FL, the flight crew of N41527, a CV-440 operated by miami air lease, noticed oil pressure and oil temperature problems with the right engine, followed by…Dec 13, 2005 · N41527 · Minor damageIncident 20050922030889ICvac 440 · Kenosha, WI(-23) On 09-22-05 at approx. 0122 local N181FL on flight from enw to mke departing on rwy 24R. At about 400' of rwy the load (cargo) shifted and aircraft settled gently on tail (tail post mount).Sep 22, 2005 · N181FL · Minor damage
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Service difficulty reports · 206

SDR VGCA20210606002Skin · gougedGOUGE/DENT IN RIGHT WING LOWER SURFACE SKIN BEWTEEN WS 3 AND WS 4. PERFORMED REPAIR PER ENGINEERING REPAIR DRAWING.Jun 6, 2021 · N171FL · Cvac 440 · Wing, Plate/SkinSDR VGCA20210606001Spar · corrodedRH WING REAR SPAR UPPER RAIL CORRODED NEAR WS 2 AND WS 3. PERFORMED BLENDOUT IN THIS LOCATION PER ENGINEERING REPAIRJun 6, 2021 · N171FL · Cvac 440 · Wing SparSDR VGCA20201125001Fire Loop · shortedZONE 3 (WHEEL WELL) FIRE WARNING ON NR 2 ILLUMINATED AFTER TAKE OFF. SHUT DOWN NR 2 ENGINE, DISCHARGED PRIMARY FIRE BOTTLES AND RETURNED TO KMIA.Nov 25, 2020 · N181FL · Cvac 440 · Smoke Detection
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The same model under other registry codes

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

Conrad Flight SUPERFLITE 4400 registered aircraftRegistry code 056135G
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