# Convair 440

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 2422902
- Manufacturer (registry): CONVAIR
- Model: 440
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 2 · Turbo-prop
- Seats: 54
- Weight class: 20,000 lb and over
- Cruise speed: 234 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS 6A6](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/6A6) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Kelowna Flightcraft R & D Ltd.
- Registered aircraft: 5
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/convair-440

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.

- [AD 2013-08-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-08-10): Wings · Rolls Royce Dart 542-4 engines (Kelowna Flightcraft STC SA1096WE or 2 others). Effective May 10, 2013
- [AD 98-08-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-08-17): AFM - Power Levers · Kelowna Flightcraft R & D 240 Series, 340 and 440. Effective May 19, 1998
- [AD 97-04-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-04-15): Fire Extinguisher Bottle Cartridges · Bombardier DHC-8-101, DHC-8-102, DHC-8-103 and 24 more. Effective Mar 7, 1997
- [AD 96-25-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-25-12): Auxiliary Power Units · BAE Systems HS 748 Series 2A, HS 748 Series 2B, 707-100 Long Body and 74 more. Effective Jan 13, 1997
- [AD 95-26-15 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-26-15-R1): Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance Systems · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 159 more. Effective Dec 26, 1996
- [AD 96-03-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-03-04): AFM - Limitation, Icing Conditions · Kelowna Flightcraft R & D 240 Series, 340, 440 and 4 more. Effective Feb 28, 1996
- [AD 94-01-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-01-05): Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System II Processors · Airbus A340-211, A340-212, A340-213 and 85 more. Effective Feb 4, 1994
- [AD 93-24-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-24-06): Elevator & Rudder Hinge Pins & Bushings · Kelowna Flightcraft R & D 340, 440, Military C-131B and 3 more. Effective Jan 18, 1994
- [AD 93-04-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-04-03): Horizontal And Vertical Stabilizers · Kelowna Flightcraft R & D 340, 440, Military C-131B and 3 more. Effective Apr 19, 1993
- [AD 92-25-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/92-25-13): Corrosion Inspection · Kelowna Flightcraft R & D 240 Series, 340, 440 and 4 more. Effective Jan 12, 1993
- [AD 92-06-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/92-06-06): Insp. Program Revision Structure · Kelowna Flightcraft R & D 340, 440, Military C-131B and 3 more. Effective Apr 22, 1992
- [AD 91-12-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/91-12-05): Elevator Hinge Pins · Kelowna Flightcraft R & D 340, 440, Military C-131B and 3 more. Effective Jul 25, 1991
- [AD 90-13-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-13-13): Fuselage Frames · Kelowna Flightcraft R & D 340, 440, Military C-131B and 3 more. Effective Jul 30, 1990
- [AD 87-17-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-17-10): Main Landing Gear · Kelowna Flightcraft R & D 340, 440, Military C-131B and 3 more. Effective Sep 24, 1987
- [AD 83-01-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/83-01-02): NLG Axle Fracture · Kelowna Flightcraft R & D 340, 440, Military C-131B and 3 more. Effective Jan 19, 1983
- [AD 82-19-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/82-19-02): Horizontal Stabilizer Attach · Kelowna Flightcraft R & D 340, 440, Military C-131B and 3 more. Effective Sep 16, 1982
- [AD 81-22-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-22-02): Elevator Outer Torque Tube · Kelowna Flightcraft R & D 340, 440, Military C-131B and 3 more. Effective Oct 29, 1981
- [AD 80-08-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-08-03): Aircraft Windows · Kelowna Flightcraft R & D 240 Series, 340 and 440 with STC SA1054WE or 2 others. Effective May 5, 1980
- [AD 78-22-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-22-04): Emergency Exit Window · Kelowna Flightcraft R & D 340 and 440 with STC SA1096WE or 2 others. Effective Nov 1, 1978
- [AD 78-17-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-17-04): Emergency Window Release Handle · Kelowna Flightcraft R & D 340, 440 and Military C-131E. Effective Sep 5, 1978
- [AD 74-16-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-16-01): Stringer Inspection · Kelowna Flightcraft R & D 340 and 440. Effective May 4, 1978
- [AD 77-10-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-10-11): Landing Gear Lug · Kelowna Flightcraft R & D 240 Series, 340 and 440 with STC SA1054WE or 2 others. Effective May 26, 1977
- [AD 76-07-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-07-02): Emergency Evacuation Systems · Air Cruisers Emergency Evacuation Slides, 340 and 440. Effective Apr 6, 1976
- [AD 68-10-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/68-10-04): Front Spar Lower Rail · Kelowna Flightcraft R & D 340, 440 and Military C-131E. Effective Jul 30, 1975
- [AD 73-19-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/73-19-11): Nose Landing Gear Drag Strut · Kelowna Flightcraft R & D 340, 440 and Military C-131E. Effective Oct 19, 1973
- [AD 73-18-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/73-18-01): Nose Landing Gear · Kelowna Flightcraft R & D 340, 440 and Military C-131E. Effective Aug 27, 1973
- [AD 73-07-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/73-07-01): Wing Front Spar Lower Cap Cracks · Kelowna Flightcraft R & D 340, 440 and Military C-131E with STC SA1096WE or SA4-1100. Effective Mar 26, 1973
- [AD 67-33-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/67-33-03): Pressure Fueling Valves · Kelowna Flightcraft R & D 240 Series, 340 and 440 with STC SA1054WE or 3 others. Effective Oct 3, 1972
- [AD 71-21-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/71-21-04): Piston Bearing Lock Pins · Kelowna Flightcraft R & D 340, 440 and Military C-131E. Effective Oct 28, 1971
- [AD 71-02-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/71-02-03): Main Landing Gear Failure · Kelowna Flightcraft R & D 340, 440 and Military C-131E. Effective Mar 9, 1971
- [AD 70-13-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/70-13-02): Windshield Longeron Cracks · Kelowna Flightcraft R & D 340 and 440 with STC SA1096WE or SA4-1100. Effective Jul 28, 1970
- [AD 70-12-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/70-12-07): Kelowna Flightcraft R & D 340 and 440 with STC SA1096WE or SA4-1100. Effective Jun 12, 1970
- [AD 70-12-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/70-12-05): MLG Trunnion Fitting Inspection · Kelowna Flightcraft R & D 340 and 440. Effective Jun 11, 1970
- [AD 70-12-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/70-12-01): MLG Beam Web Inspection · Kelowna Flightcraft R & D 340 and 440 with STC SA1096WE or SA4-1100. Effective Jun 4, 1970
- [AD 70-10-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/70-10-03): Engine Breather Oil Fumes · Kelowna Flightcraft R & D 240 Series, 340 and 440 with STC SA1054WE or SA1096WE. Effective May 12, 1970
- [AD 68-16-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/68-16-04): Exhaust Ducts · Kelowna Flightcraft R & D 240 Series, 340 and 440 with STC SA1054WE or SA1096WE. Effective Dec 27, 1968
- [AD 68-07-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/68-07-01): Direct Vision Window Frame Casting · Kelowna Flightcraft R & D 340, 440 and Military C-131E. Effective Apr 29, 1968
- [AD 67-07-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/67-07-05): Propeller Gust Lock · Kelowna Flightcraft R & D 240 Series, 340 and 440 with STC SA1054WE or SA1096WE. Effective Feb 25, 1967
- [AD 65-12-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/65-12-01): Main Land Gear Gland Nut · Kelowna Flightcraft R & D 340 and 440. Effective Jun 27, 1965
- [AD 64-18-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/64-18-04): Nose Landing Gear Retract Forks · Kelowna Flightcraft R & D 240 Series, 340 and 440. Effective Aug 28, 1964
- [AD 64-03-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/64-03-03): Blades · Boeing DC-6, DC-6A, DC-6B and 26 more. Effective Mar 1, 1964
- [AD 63-15-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/63-15-04): Nose Landing Gear Rod End Eye-Bolts · Kelowna Flightcraft R & D 340 and 440. Effective Aug 15, 1963
- [AD 63-11-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/63-11-02): Main Landing Gear · Kelowna Flightcraft R & D 340 and 440. Effective Jun 14, 1963
- [AD 63-10-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/63-10-03): Lower Wing Skin Fatigue · Kelowna Flightcraft R & D 340 and 440. Effective May 7, 1963
- [AD 63-06-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/63-06-03): Electrical Fault Detection Panel · Kelowna Flightcraft R & D 340 and 440. Effective Mar 20, 1963
- [AD 70-03-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/70-03-07): Auxiliary Power Units · Airesearch Auxiliary Power Units, 240 Series, 340 and 1 more
- [AD 60-14-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/60-14-01): Main Landing Gear · Kelowna Flightcraft R & D 340 and 440
- [AD 59-04-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/59-04-02): Pilot's Direct-Vision Window · Kelowna Flightcraft R & D 240 Series, 340 and 440
- [AD 59-01-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/59-01-01): Fire Detector System · Kelowna Flightcraft R & D 240 Series, 340 and 440
- [AD 58-01-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/58-01-03): Carburetor Setting · Kelowna Flightcraft R & D 340 and 440

Historical (superseded or no longer in force):

- [AD 74-08-09 R2](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-08-09-R2) (historical): Waste Receptacles · Aero Spacelines 377, 377MG, 377SGT and 268 more. Effective Jul 29, 1996

All 55: https://openairdocs.org/model/convair-440/ads.md

## Information bulletins (advisory) (2)

- [SAIB NE-07-24](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-07-24): Fuel cross-feeding. Issued Apr 3, 2007
- [SAIB NE-04-53](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-04-53): . Issued Feb 17, 2004

## Registered aircraft (5)

- [N136CA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N136CA): [Aviation Business Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AVIATION%20BUSINESS%20CORP), [Saint Louis, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Saint%20Louis), S/N 400
- [N171FL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N171FL): [Ifl Group Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/IFL%20GROUP%20INC), [Waterford, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Waterford), built 1956, S/N 318
- [N181FL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N181FL): [Ifl Group Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/IFL%20GROUP%20INC), [Waterford, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Waterford), built 1956, S/N 387
- [N361FL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N361FL): [Gulf & Caribbean Cargo Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GULF%20%26%20CARIBBEAN%20CARGO%20INC), [Waterford, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Waterford), built 1956, S/N 343
- [N991FL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N991FL): [Gulf & Caribbean Cargo Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GULF%20%26%20CARIBBEAN%20CARGO%20INC), [Waterford, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Waterford), built 1958, S/N 508

## NTSB investigations (32)

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 CEN19MA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19MA312), Sep 11, 2019: Convair 440 (N24DR), Monclova, OH, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The 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…
- [NTSB DCA12WA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA12WA073), May 11, 2012: Convair 440 (N171FL), Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI05IA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05IA273), Sep 22, 2005: Convair Div. of Gen. Dynamics 440 (N181FL), Kenosha, WI, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: The flight crew failed to verify that the cargo was secured before takeoff.
- [NTSB DFW05LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA029), Dec 4, 2004: Convair 580 (N161FL), McAllen, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure to activate the hydraulic pump which resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB ATL04LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA153), Jul 12, 2004: Convair Div. of Gen. Dynamics 440 (N4826C), Beef Island, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The in-flight fire on the number two engine, for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA95RA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95RA162), Jun 27, 1995: Convair CV-440 (N356SA), La Ramona, Dominican Republic, 2 fatal
- [NTSB MIA95WA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95WA088), Mar 18, 1995: Convair 440 (N137CA), Cap Haitien, Haiti, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW93FA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA185), Jun 9, 1993: Convair 440 (N580HH), Greenville, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE PUBLISHED EMERGENCY PROCEDURES. FACTORS WERE ENGINE FIRE WARNING SYSTEM ACTIVATING FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS, AND THE RESULTANT AC POWER LOSS WHEN THAT…
- [NTSB DEN89FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA064), Jan 20, 1989: Convair 580 (N73160), Buena Vista, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: INADVERTENT DEACTIVATION OF FUEL TO THE LEFT ENGINE AS THE PILOT WAS MAKING A PRECAUTIONARY SHUTDOWN OF THE RIGHT ENGINE, AND HIS FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE EMERGENCY CHECKLIST PROCEDURE. RELATED FACTORS…
- [NTSB DEN88FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88FA061), Feb 3, 1988: Convair 580 (N5808), Durango, CO, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN84FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84FA045), Dec 20, 1983: Convair 440 (N73162), Rock Springs, WY, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX83IA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83IA331), Jul 13, 1983: Convair 440 (N827AA), Point Mugu, CA, incident, minor damage
- [NTSB DCA83AA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA83AA013), Jan 10, 1983: Convair 580-11-A (N8444H), Brainerd, MN, substantial damage, 1 fatal
- [NTSB LAX82DA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA042), Jan 18, 1982: Convair 440 (N21DR), Honolulu, HI, destroyed
- [NTSB ANC81FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC81FA059), Jun 4, 1981: Convair 440 (N121CA), Dillingham, AK, destroyed
- [NTSB MIA80RA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80RA013), Nov 24, 1979: Convair 440 (N444JM), Freeport, Burkina Faso, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC80IA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC80IA003), Oct 31, 1979: Convair 580 (N4822C), Thief Riv Fls, MN, incident, minor damage
- [NTSB MKC79FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79FA015), Jan 19, 1979: Convair CV580 (N73161), St Louis, MO, substantial damage
- [NTSB DCA78AA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA78AA019), Jul 25, 1978: Convair 580 (N4825C), Kalamazoo, MI, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC78FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FA053), May 12, 1978: Convair 440 (N9302), Shippingport, PA, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC77FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FA040), Mar 18, 1977: Convair 580 (N5812), Flushing, NY, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC77FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FA023), Dec 21, 1976: Convair 580 (N5811), Bradford, PA, no damage
- [NTSB MKC73IK072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC73IK072), May 31, 1973: Convair 580 (N968N), Minneapolis, MN, incident, minor damage
- [NTSB DCA71AZ009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA71AZ009-79622), Jun 7, 1971: Convair 580 (N5832), New Haven, CT, destroyed, 28 fatal
- [NTSB IAD70II066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD70II066), Jun 28, 1970: Convair 580 (N5826), Morgantown, WV, incident, no damage
- [NTSB CHI70IC047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70IC047), Feb 1, 1970: Convair 580 (N968N), Houghton, MI, incident, minor damage
- [NTSB MIA69A0089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69A0089), Jun 10, 1969: Convair 440 (N4821C), Macon, GA, substantial damage
- [NTSB DCA69A0011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA69A0011), Jan 6, 1969: Convair 440 (N5825), Bradford, PA, destroyed, 11 fatal
- [NTSB DCA69A0010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA69A0010), Dec 27, 1968: Convair 580 (N2045), Chicago, IL, destroyed, 27 fatal
- [NTSB MKC68A0073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC68A0073), Jun 24, 1968: Convair 580 (N4824C), Sioux Falls, SD, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI67A0118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI67A0118), Apr 15, 1967: Convair 440 (N4821C), Milwaukee, WI, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA66I0083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA66I0083), Jan 17, 1966: Convair CV-440 (N9314), Mobile, AL, incident, no damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (70, newest 50)

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.

- [Accident 20190911012859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190911012859A), Sep 11, 2019: Convair 440 (N24DR), Monclova, OH, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Aircraft 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…
- [Incident 20051213033019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051213033019I), Dec 13, 2005: Cvac 440 (N41527), Vero Beach, FL, Minor damage. (-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…
- [Incident 20050922030889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050922030889I), Sep 22, 2005: Cvac 440 (N181FL), Kenosha, WI, Minor damage. (-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…
- [Accident 20041204031319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041204031319A), Dec 4, 2004: Cvac 440 (N161FL), Mc Allen, TX, Substantial damage. (-23) Block 17, aero product A6411 FN-606/606A. On a maintenence flight to check out the propeller on the left engine, the left engine was shut down and…
- [Accident 20040712018299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040712018299A), Jul 12, 2004: Cvac 440 (N4826C), Beef Island, VI, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) On July 12, 2004 at 7:49 am, san juan FSDO was notified by atlanta regional center that dodita air cargo aircraft registration no. N4826C, reported…
- [Incident 20031226034199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031226034199I), Dec 26, 2003: Cvac 440 (N582P), Pittsburgh, PA. (-23) On December 26, 2003, air tahoma flight #484 a convair 440 (CV-580) ws enroute from cincinnati (cvg) to Pittsburgh (pit) when the number two engine low…
- [Incident 20020515012389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020515012389I), May 15, 2002: Cvac 440 (N41527), Shreveport, LA, Minor damage. (-23) While enroute from laredo, Texas, to louisville, Kentucky, on 05-15-02 (operator eastern time date was 05/16/02), the left engine started backfiring with…
- [Incident 20000617019899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000617019899I), Jun 17, 2000: Cvac 440 (N24DR), Palm Springs, CA. (-23) On June 17, 2000, a convair 440, departed Palm Springs airport, Palm Springs, California enroute to ontario, California. The pilot reported that the oil…
- [Incident 20000526019889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000526019889I), May 26, 2000: Cvac 440 (N24DR), Palm Springs, CA. (-23) On may 26, 2000, a convair 440, N24DR, departed el paso, Texas on an IFR flight plan under VFR conditions enroute to ontario, California. During the…
- [Incident 19991125042469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991125042469I), Nov 25, 1999: Cvac 440 (N583P), Greensboro, NC. (-23)Hydraulic system leaked out on descent to gso, performed checklist procedures, turned by-pass switch to save whatever fluid was left. The PIC declared an…
- [Incident 19960123001979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960123001979I), Jan 23, 1996: Cvac 440 (N171FL), Pontiac, MI, Minor damage. Narrative: 1. False fire warning light in zone 2 caused by chafing. M or d submitted. 2. Aircraft landed on slush covered runway 9R, slid off and hit a set of…
- [Accident 19950627014749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950627014749A), Jun 27, 1995: Cvac 440 (N356SA), La Romana, DR, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Exploded in midair. (-19) on June 27, 1995, about 0950 atlantic standard time, N356SA, a convair CV-440, operated by salair airlines of spokane, Washington,…
- [Incident 19940926037859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940926037859I), Sep 26, 1994: Cvac 440 (N73166), Salt Lake City, UT. Left engine lost oil pressure and quantity. Shutdown. Returned. Recent install oil cooler thermostat. Improper o rin
- [Accident 19930609017679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930609017679A), Jun 9, 1993: Cvac 440 (N580HH), Greenville, TX, Substantial damage. Fire light left engine. Feathered. Lost electronics. Lost hydraulics,veered into ditch landing. Right ac buss failed
- [Incident 19910717035339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910717035339I), Jul 17, 1991: Cvac 440 (N57RD), Houston, TX. Smoke in cockpit after takeoff. Returned. Landed safely. Left engine had been overserviced with oil.
- [Incident 19900313013619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900313013619I), Mar 13, 1990: Cvac 440 (N357SA), Reno, NV. NR1 oil temperature problems after departure. Returned. Oil cooler door activator Cannon plug was loose.
- [Incident 19900224008309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900224008309I), Feb 24, 1990: Cvac STCAPJC (N5812), Syracuse, NY. Lost landing gear hydraulic pressure while taxiing to runway. Pump had a seal leak.
- [Incident 19900112007139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900112007139I), Jan 12, 1990: Cvac 440 (N356SA), Portland, OR. Loss of oil pressure and power. Shut engine down. Returned to Portland. Replaced engine.
- [Incident 19891222061539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891222061539I), Dec 22, 1989: Cvac 440 (N323CF), Johnstown, PA, Minor damage. Backfire on NR1 engine inflight. Shut engine down. Emergency landing. NR15 cylinder damaged.
- [Incident 19891116060939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891116060939I), Nov 16, 1989: Cvac STCAPJC (N5812), Atlantic City, NJ, Minor damage. Struck the tailcone of a parked aircraft while taxiing to gate.
- [Incident 19891011061199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891011061199I), Oct 11, 1989: Cvac STCAPJC (N968N), Burbank, CA. Fluid leaking from left engine while taxiing to ramp. Shaft on the engine scavenge oil pump had sheared.
- [Incident 19890906053919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890906053919I), Sep 6, 1989: Cvac 440 (N136CA), San Antonio, TX. Both engines backfired after takeoff. Returned. Found ADI fluid was depleted.
- [Incident 19890821046949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890821046949I), Aug 21, 1989: Cvac 440 (N411GA), Laredo, TX. Right engine failed inflight. Returned. NR2 cylinder had swallowed an exhaust valve. Excessive metal in oil system.
- [Accident 19890120001309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890120001309A), Jan 20, 1989: Cvac 440 (N73160), Buena Vista, CO, Substantial damage. Feathered right engine on power loss. Left engine inadvertently shut down. Glided to landing on dirt road.
- [Incident 19881217068209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881217068209I), Dec 17, 1988: Cvac 440 (N73157), Santa Rosalia, Mexico. Severe vibration in cruise. Difficulty in controlling roll. Emergency landing. Loose trim tab in left aileron.
- [Incident 19880929060049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880929060049I), Sep 29, 1988: Cvac STCAPJC (N5812), Phoenix, AZ. Low oil light for compressor came on. Edc shut down. Started APU. After landing, smoke came from air conditioner.
- [Accident 19880202070689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880202070689A), Feb 2, 1988: Cvac STCAPJC (N5808), Durango, CO, Substantial damage. Whiteout condition landing on snow and slush covered runway, hit snowbank on edge of runway collapse right gear.
- [Incident 19870901066299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870901066299I), Sep 1, 1987: Cvac 440 (N323CF), St Louis, MO. Engine bmep reduced on takeoff. Backefired when power reduced and was shutdown. Cam roller broke and bent a pushrod
- [Incident 19870212017819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870212017819I), Feb 12, 1987: Cvac 440 (N4826C), Dallas, TX, Minor damage. Landed after right engine fire. Found broken exhaust augmentor tube clamp.
- [Incident 19870204004809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870204004809I), Feb 4, 1987: Cvac STCAPJC (N7743U), Charleston, WV. Down and locked lights failed to illuminate with gear extension. Safe landing made. Gear handle to be replaced.
- [Incident 19870122003459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870122003459I), Jan 22, 1987: Cvac STCAPJC (N7743U), Charleston, WV. The gear down lights failed to illuminate. Handle recycled and lights operated. Switch actuating rod sticking.
- [Incident 19860220014009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860220014009I), Feb 20, 1986: Cvac 440 (N94CF), Ypsilanti, MI. Landed after ILS approach. Visibility reported below minimums for approach.
- [Incident 19851223070999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851223070999I), Dec 23, 1985: Cvac STCAPJC (N4822C), Detroit, MI. Experienced overspeed on final approach. Shutdown NR1 engine. Cause for overspeed undetermined.
- [Incident 19850916050799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850916050799I), Sep 16, 1985: Cvac 440 (N47099), Rochester, NY. Smoke and fire at cowl flaps on number 2 engine. Returned with engine shutdown. Pushrod housing gasket leaking oil.
- [Incident 19841004061869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841004061869I), Oct 4, 1984: Cvac 440 (N137CA), Raleigh, NC. Shut down engine with low fuel pressure light on. Prop came out of feather on base leg. Uneventful landing.
- [Incident 19840412022159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840412022159I), Apr 12, 1984: Cvac STCAPJC (N5811), Milwaukee, WI, Minor damage. Smelled smoke in cockpit. Went through checklist for electrical fire. Compass amplifier had overheated.
- [Incident 19840321012579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840321012579I), Mar 21, 1984: Cvac STCAPJC (N5811), Allentown, PA. Observed overtemp during takeoff. Right engine auto-feathered. Cause undetermined.
- [Incident 19831220069559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19831220069559I), Dec 20, 1983: Cvac 440 (N94CF), Syracuse, NY. Engine shut down due to internal failure. Prop feathered. Screens had metal filings. Cause undetermined.
- [Accident 19831219064809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19831219064809A), Dec 19, 1983: Cvac STCAPJC (N73162), Rock Springs, WY, Substantial damage. Directional control was lost during landing on snow covered runway. Aircraft ran off side into snowbank.
- [Incident 19831212069749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19831212069749I), Dec 12, 1983: Cvac 440 (N44825), San Diego, CA. Stack fire on starting engine. Copilot called fire. Bottles used. Passengers unloaded. Wind blowing into tail pipe.
- [Incident 19831003066509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19831003066509I), Oct 3, 1983: Cvac STCAPJC (N7743U), Chicago, IL. Heard aloud bang when gear was lowered. Excuted a missed approach. Landed normally. Actuator gear casting failed.
- [Incident 19830730042649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830730042649I), Jul 30, 1983: Cvac STCAPJC (N4824C), Minneapolis, MN, Minor damage. Tower reported fire from left wheel well. Pilot ordered orderly evacuation. Brake fire caused by loss of brake pad.
- [Incident 19830712073969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830712073969I), Jul 12, 1983: Cvac 440 (N827AA), Point Mugu, CA, Minor damage. Engine fire on climbout. Engine shut down. Fire bottle used. Accessory section showed evidence of fire.
- [Accident 19830109001559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830109001559A), Jan 9, 1983: Cvac STCAPJC (N8444H), Brainerd, MN, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. On rollout, right propeller struck snowbank. Propeller blade came off. One blade entered cabin. Passenger killed.
- [Incident 19821110065529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19821110065529I), Nov 10, 1982: Cvac STCAPJC (N5835), Boston, MA, Minor damage. Left engine generator land fire warning lights on. Smoke from engine on ground. Ruptured bleed airduct heat problem
- [Incident 19821023062169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19821023062169I), Oct 23, 1982: Cvac STCAPJC (N7743U), Minneapolis, MN, Minor damage. Pilot lost outside wheel on takeoff. Continued to destination. Taxied off runway. Shut down. Towed to hangar.
- [Incident 19820313014709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820313014709I), Mar 13, 1982: Cvac STCAPJC (N5835), Chicago, IL, Minor damage. Wingtip struck tail cone of parked airplane leaving gate. Failed to see wing walkers stop signal.
- [Incident 19820303009739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820303009739I), Mar 3, 1982: Cvac 440 (N411GA), New Iberia, LA. Za on climbout, #2 engine head temperature rose. Fuel flow showed lean mixture. Replaced automatic mixture control.
- [Incident 19820119000509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820119000509I), Jan 19, 1982: Cvac 440 (N411GA), Victoria, TX. Left engine backfired, ran rough, shut down. Found metal in oil screen.
- [Accident 19820117070869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820117070869A), Jan 17, 1982: Cvac 440 (N21DR), Honolulu, HI, Destroyed. Right engine caught fire after takeoff, feathered. Unable to maintain altitude, ditched. Reports lost in mail.

All 70: https://openairdocs.org/model/convair-440/incidents.md

## Service difficulty reports (206, newest 50)

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

- [SDR VGCA20210606002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20210606002), Jun 6, 2021: SKIN. GOUGED. GOUGE/DENT IN RIGHT WING LOWER SURFACE SKIN BEWTEEN WS 3 AND WS 4. PERFORMED REPAIR PER ENGINEERING REPAIR DRAWING.
- [SDR VGCA20210606001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20210606001), Jun 6, 2021: SPAR. CORRODED. RH WING REAR SPAR UPPER RAIL CORRODED NEAR WS 2 AND WS 3. PERFORMED BLENDOUT IN THIS LOCATION PER ENGINEERING REPAIR
- [SDR VGCA20201125001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20201125001), Nov 25, 2020: FIRE LOOP. SHORTED. ZONE 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.
- [SDR VGCA20191108001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20191108001), Nov 8, 2019: HINGE. CRACKED. WHILE PERFORMING TASK CARD SSD 52-3-3 "2 YEAR REPEAT" INSPECTION DISCOVERED HINGE NODE WAS CRACKED. LOCATION OF NODE DAMAGE GROUP F NODE L. REPAIRED IAW DRAWING
- [SDR CA190604026](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190604026), Jun 2, 2019: CLAMP. DAMAGED. (CAN) #1 ENGINE ZONE 1 FIRE INDICATION SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF. FIRE INDICATION CEASED FOLLOWING REDUCTION IN POWER. LOAD ABORTED AND #1 ENGINE EMERGENCY HANDLE A
- [SDR CA190527025](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190527025), May 23, 2019: STARTER. MALFUNCTIONED. (CAN) #1 STARTER OVERSPEED LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT, TRIGGERING MASTER CAUTION LIGHT. #1 STARTER OVERSPEED LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED ON THE GROUND WITH #1 E
- [SDR CA190508004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190508004), Mar 5, 2019: BUSHING. LOOSE. (CAN) RH MLG WOULD NOT LATCH UP AFTER TAKE-OFF, BUSHING FOUND LOOSE ON EMERGENCY UPLATCH CYLINDER, PREVENTING UPLATCH FROM FULLY RETRACTING. CYLINDER REPLACED, 
- [SDR VGCA20160404001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20160404001), Apr 4, 2016: RELEASE CABLE. BROKEN. LEFT MAIN GEAR FAILED TO EXTEND NORMALLY. EMER RELEASE WORKED NORMAL.
- [SDR CA150619008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150619008), Jun 17, 2015: FLANGE. CRACKED. (CAN) MAIN GEAR SENT TO SHOP FOR REPAIR. CRACKS ON BOTH LT & RT IB BRAKE FLANGES VISUALLY INDICATED. CRACKS (2) CONFIRMED USING MAGNETIC PARTICLE INSPECT METHOD
- [SDR CA150610007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150610007), Jun 9, 2015: YOKE. SHEARED. (CAN) C1 DOOR AFT YOKE SHEARED DURING FLIGHT AT FL220, RAPID DECOMPRESSION & EMER DESCENT. NO INJURIES.
- [SDR CA140910006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140910006), Aug 22, 2014: BEARING. UNSERVICEABLE. (CAN) NUMBER 2 ENGINE RGB OIL PRESSURE INDICATION STARTED TO FLUCUATE, FOLLOWED SHORTLY BY, OIL PRESSURE LOW, WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATING. SHORTLY THERE AFTER TH
- [SDR CA140714018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140714018), Jul 13, 2014: ADAPTER. LEAKING. (CAN) THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BASE AFTER COMPLETING THEIR MISSION AND THE PILOT REPORTED A SMOKY ODOR IN THE COCKPIT. IT WAS NOT AN ELECTRIC BURNING ODOR. THE 
- [SDR VGCA20140430001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20140430001), Apr 30, 2014: ANGLE. CRACKED. RIGHT HAND BEAM UPPER CORD ANGLE CRACKED IN RADIUS.
- [SDR CA130827003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130827003), Aug 16, 2013: OIL SYSTEM. LEAKING. (CAN) NR 2 ENGINE EMITTING OIL FROM BEARING AREA.
- [SDR 2013FA0000487](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000487), Aug 2, 2013: ENGINE. ROUGH. IN FLIGHT PRECAUTIONARY ENGINE SHUTDOWN. ENGINE ROUGHNESS, CAUSE TO BE DETERMINED 8/2/2013.
- [SDR CA130425001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130425001), Apr 24, 2013: FITTING. BROKEN. (CAN) MECHANIC FOUND BROKEN LT MLG ACTUATOR FITTING ON WALKAROUND, SERVICE CHECK.
- [SDR CA121224001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA121224001), Dec 21, 2012: GEARBOX. FAILED. (CAN) AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MILES EAST OF AIRPORT, ACFT OPERATING AS NRL950 ON A IFR FLIGHT, REPORTED LOSS OF AN ENGINE AND DECLARED AN EMERGENCY. ARFF RESPONDED 
- [SDR CA120822010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120822010), Aug 19, 2012: CLAMP. BROKEN. (CAN) ON CLIMBOUT, THE CREW HAD A ZONE 1 FIRE INDICATION, THEY THROTTLED BACK AND INDICATION LIGHT WENT OUT. THEY E-HANDLED THE ENGINE, JETTISONED THE LOAD AND 
- [SDR CA120813031](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120813031), Aug 5, 2012: FCU. MALFUNCTIONED. (CAN) WITH ENGINES RUNNING ON GRID IN HIGH PILOT DOWN SHIFTED TO LOW. NR 1 ENGINE EXPERIENCED A LEAN FUEL BLOW OUT. THIS OCCURED TWICE. FCU REPLACED FUNCTION CH
- [SDR CA120706006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120706006), Jul 4, 2012: SOLENOID. SHORTED. (CAN) RIGHT PROPELLER SOLENOID CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPPED. RESET BREAKER RT PROPELLER SOLENOID SHORT INTERNALLY WAS REPLACED ABOUT 30 FLIGHT HRS AGO.
- [SDR CA120517001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120517001), Apr 24, 2012: VALVE. FAULTED. (CAN) THE AIRCRAFT TAKEOFF, LT PROPELLER ENCOUNTERED AN UNDERSPEED SITUATION. THE ACFT RETURNED TO DEPARTURE. THE AME TROUBLESHOT THE PROBLEM, WE FOUND THE PITC
- [SDR CA110915002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110915002), Sep 7, 2011: BEARING. FAULTY. (CAN) ON A RUNNING TEST RUN ENGINE NR 1 LOST HP AND TIT STARTED TO RAPIDLY CLIMB, PILOT E-HANDLE, LANDED WITH NR 1 ENGINE FEATHERED. ON GROUND INSPECTION, THE C
- [SDR CA110624002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110624002), Jun 19, 2011: LINE. LEAKING. LEAKING HYD FLUID AT BULKHEAD FITTING. TUBE WAS EITHER CRACKED OR THE FLARE WAS BAD.
- [SDR 2011FA0000277](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000277), Mar 7, 2011: DOWNLOCK SWITCH. DEFECTIVE. UPON LANDING GEAR DEPLOYMENT ON LANDING AT AIRPORT, NO GEAR SAFE LIGHT OBSERVED FOR NLG. INSP REVEALED DEFECTIVE MICRO SWITCH ON NLG DOWN LOCK. THIS SYS IS FUNC
- [SDR VGCA201100002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA201100002), Feb 24, 2011: ANGLE. CRACKED. DURING PHASE INSPECTION FOUND CRACKED ANGLE IN NOSE LANDING GEAR WELL.
- [SDR RDS121112SDR](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RDS121112SDR), Feb 23, 2011: PITOT TUBE. FAILED. NR 2 PITOT SWITCH TRIPPED IN-FLIGHT, PULLED CIRCUIT BREAKER AS PRECAUTION, SMELLED "ELECTRICAL" ODOR PRIOR TO PITOT TRIPPING. NR 2 PITOT SYS CHECK. ALL ELECTRIC
- [SDR CA110215001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110215001), Feb 11, 2011: GEARBOX. FAILED. DURING APPROACH, ALL PRE DESCENT CHECKS COMPLETED, AT FL230 NR 2 GEARBOX PRESSURE FALL RAPIDLY AND ANNUNCIATOR LOW PRESSURE LIGHT CAME ON, EXPERIENCE DROP IN HP
- [SDR MV1R336K11024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MV1R336K11024), Jan 24, 2011: CIRCUIT BREAKER. FAILED. ON START UP, THE FLIGHT CREW APPLIED AC POWER TO ACFT AND TURNED AC HYD PUMP SWITCH ON. A SMALL FLASH, THEN SMOKE EMITTED AT THE CIRCUIT BREAKER. THE FORWARD FA
- [SDR CA101129006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA101129006), Nov 25, 2010: ARM. DAMAGED. DURING CLIMB-OUT FROM AIRPORT, THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE GEAR UNLOCK LIGHT WAS ON AND SUSPECTED THE NLG AT FAULT. THEY COULD SEE DAYLIGHT THROUGH OUT THE VIEW
- [SDR RDS121107](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RDS121107), Aug 3, 2010: RELAY. FAILED. NR1 ENGINE FIRE LIGHT CAME ON INTERMITTENTLY DURING TURBULENCE AND ROUGH PAVEMENT. R & R FIRE DETECTOR BOX PN 33958-3, SN OFF 3654, ON 829 TEST OK. TEST IAW CH 
- [SDR CA100804022](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100804022), Jul 31, 2010: BRAKE ASSY. UNSERVICEABLE. NR 2 BRAKE ASSY MISSING BRAKE PADS, FOUND WHEN COMPLETING POST FLIGHT BRAKE ASSY. DISC AND WHEEL ASSY REPLACED SERVICEABLE.
- [SDR CA100608007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100608007), May 31, 2010: WARNING LIGHT. ILLUMINATED. (CAN) AIRCRAFT WAS ON A BOMB RUN AND AFTER DROPPING ITS RETARDANT LOAD, THE PILOT NOTICED THE GEAR UNLOCK LIGHT WAS ON. PILOTS SELECT HYD SELECTOR FROM BYPASS T
- [SDR CA100521007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100521007), May 18, 2010: BOLT. BROKEN. T-BOLT ON THE EXHAUST CLAMP BROKE ALLOWING THE CLAMP TO COME FREE, THE ALLOWING THE EXHAUST DUCT TO SEPARATE, LEADING TO THE ENGINE TO BE SHUTDOWN.
- [SDR RDS121092](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RDS121092), Jan 27, 2010: PCU. FAILED. ON 6/18/09, WHILE TAXIING FOR TAKEOFF, OBSERVED SMOKE COMING FROM THE RT ENGINE, THE ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN AND SECURED. THE PROPELLER MOVED OUT OF "FINE" PITCH PO
- [SDR CA090928002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090928002), Sep 21, 2009: GEAR. DAMAGED. (CAN) ON SEPT 21, 2009 DURING CRUISE ALTITUDE OF 22,000 FT AT APPROX 13:45 ZULU. PILOT IN COMMAND (PIC) NOTICED RAPID DECREASE IN OIL PRESSURE FOLLOWED BY A DEC
- [SDR CA091130001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA091130001), Aug 20, 2009: REGULATOR. MALFUNCTIONED. (CAN) DURING CRUISE AT FL200 RT PROPELLER OVERSPEED WITHOUT DECOUPLING, ENGINE SHUTDOWN, PROPELLER FEATHERED AND LANDED AT CLEVELAND USA. PROPELLER REGULATOR RE
- [SDR CA090807009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090807009), Aug 2, 2009: ENGINE. DISCONNECTED. BANG FOLLOWED BY METALIC GRINDING NOISE AS REPORTED BY PILOT. GEAR BOX OIL PRESS FUNCTUATION NOTICED (NR 1 ENG) AND ZERO HORSEPOWER REGARDLESS OF POWER LEVER PO
- [SDR CA090713004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090713004), Jul 9, 2009: ENGINE. OVERTEMP. (CAN) AS ACFT APPROACHED FIRE TO DROP LOAD, ENG NR 1 SURGE WAS NOTICED, FOLLOWED BY OVER TEMP CONDITION, POWER LEVER WAS RETARDED. AS ACFT PASSED THROUGH SMOKE 
- [SDR JRA2009F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JRA2009F00001), Jun 18, 2009: ENGINE. OVERTEMP. WHILE TAXIING FOR TAKEOFF, OBSERVED SMOKE COMING FROM THE RT ENGINE, ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN AND SECURED. THE PROPELLER MOVED OUT OF "FINE" PITCH POSITION CAUSING T
- [SDR CA090623002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090623002), Jun 17, 2009: LEVER. STICKING. (CAN) ON FLIGHT, DURING APPROACH AT FLIGHT LEVEL 2000 NO GREEN LIGHTS (3) ON GEAR DOWN ACTION AND NO GEAR UNSAFE INDICATION. 3 GEARS WERE DOWN AND 3 GREEN LIGHT
- [SDR CA090506013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090506013), May 4, 2009: PIN. SHEARED. (CAN) DURING ROUTINE INSP IT WAS NOTED THAT THE RUDDER GUST LOCK WAS INOPERATIVE. THE GUST LOCK PIN WAS FOUND SHEARED.
- [SDR JRA2009F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JRA2009F00000), Mar 7, 2009: FILTER. DIRTY. RT FUEL FILTER BLOCKED LIGHT CAME ON DURING TAKEOFF. TAKEOFF WAS WITH WATER METH (ON) AND WAS ABORTED, THE WARNING LIGHT WENT OUT ON POWER REDUCTION. MX PERFORM
- [SDR CA090224002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090224002), Feb 12, 2009: TUBE. LEAKING. ON FEBRUARY 12, 2009 NR 1 ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN 30 MINUTE BEFORE LANDING DUE TO OIL PRESSURE INDICATION OSCILLATING AND LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHT ON. 20 LITERS OF O
- [SDR I5H2008F00002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/I5H2008F00002), Aug 2, 2008: SPAR. CORRODED. REMOVED INTERGRANULAR CORROSION FROM THE RT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER SN 384RH UPPER REAR SPAR (3) FT OB OF THE UPPER AFT RT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER ATTACH FITTING. R
- [SDR CA080630004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080630004), Jun 27, 2008: SWITCH. SHORTED. (CAN) NR 1 ENG STARTED TO ROTATE WHEN START ARM SWITCH SELECTED TO START POSITION, WHILE NR 1 START BUTTON NOT ENGAGED AND ATTEMPTING TO START NR2 ENG. NR 1 ENG
- [SDR I5HA0858002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/I5HA0858002), Apr 10, 2008: SKIN. CORRODED. DURING A ROUTINE MAINT INSP THE UPPER RT OB WING SKIN TE WAS FOUND CORRODED WITH CRACKS COMING AROUND SEVERAL RIVETS. THE RT UPPER OB WING SKIN WAS REMOVED, ALL
- [SDR VGCA20080212](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20080212), Feb 12, 2008: FIRE DETECTOR. MALFUNCTIONED. RT ZONE 1 FIRE ALARM CAME ON JUST BEFORE LEVELING AT 12000', CREW FOLLOWED EMERGENCY PROCEDURES TO SHUTDOWN AND SECURE ENGINE.
- [SDR CA080214009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080214009), Jan 14, 2008: DOWNLOCK SWITCH. DEFECTIVE. (CAN) ON APPROACH, ON A FERRY FLIGHT AND WHEN GEARS SELECTED DOWN, THE LT GEAR DID NOT INDICATE DOWN AND LOCKED, LANDING WAS ABORTED. AFTER COMPLETING THE INDIC
- [SDR CA080215009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080215009), Jan 11, 2008: CONNECTOR. DAMAGED. (CAN) ON CLIMBOUT, AT 5500FT, THE ADI, HSI AND VSI WENT UNSERVICEABLE AT THE SAME TIME, COMPLETE LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER, RT SIDE. AT THE SAME TIME, THE NR 2 E
- [SDR CA080214006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080214006), Dec 19, 2007: SHAFT. DAMAGED. (CAN) IN CRUISE AT 22,000 FEET, THE CREW OBSERVED A DROP IN RPM FOLLOWED BY A FIRE WARNING IN ENGINE NR1. THE FLIGHT CREW PULLED THE (E) HANDLE AND DISCHARGED T

All 206: https://openairdocs.org/model/convair-440/reports.md

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (61, first 50)

Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has.

- [STC SA2622NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2622NM): Installation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in landing/taxi system. (767-200 B17) (DHC-8 101). Precise Flight Inc
- [STC ST00892LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00892LA): Installation of Emergency Vision Assurance System (EVAS). VisionSafe LLC
- [STC ST04672CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04672CH): Installation of FreeFlight Systems RA-5500 Radio Altimeter system. IFL Group Inc
- [STC ST03424CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03424CH): Certification of Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Out System with Rockwell Collins TDR-94/-94D Transponders. CMD Flight Solutions LLC
- [STC SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc
- [STC SA3276SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3276SO): Installation of a dual TRA-67 mode S transponder system. Honeywell International Inc
- [STC ST00870NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00870NY): Installation of a Fruehauf Floor and Cargo Net. Kelowna Flightcraft Ltd
- [STC SA195SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA195SW): Structural installation of Bendix ANA-12A-1 doppler antenna. Associated Air Center, Inc. - c/o CT Corporation System
- [STC ST02632LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02632LA): Modification to replace the existing Mode S Transponder system with ACSS NXT-700 Mode S Transponder with ADS-B Out and optionally install ACSS NXG-900 GPS as a position source for ADS-B Out. Aviation Communications and Surveillance Systems
- [STC ST04220CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04220CH): Installation of a FreeFlight 2101 I/O Approach Plus GPS Navigation System. IFL Group Inc
- [STC ST03410CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03410CH): Modification from a dual autopilot to a single autopilot configuration, by installing a configuration adapter in place of the existing FZ-450. IFL Group Inc
- [STC ST03006AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03006AT): Installation of the Honeywell MK VI Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (EGPWS) to a Kelowna Flightcraft (Convair) Model 340/440. Contact Aviation LLC
- [STC ST03005AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03005AT): Installation of the Collins Traffic Collision Avoidance System 4000 (TCAS II). Contact Aviation LLC
- [STC ST03340NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03340NY): Installation of Dual CMA-5024 GPS/SBAS Landing System Sensor Units, Dual CMA-5025 SBAS Control Panels, and an Enhanced Airborne Data Loader Unit. William J. Hughes FAA Technical Center
- [STC SA3-420](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3-420): Main cabin seat installations(including divan and seat belts). Sabreliner Aviation LLC
- [STC SA3-486](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3-486): Interior cabin configuration - general floor plan (20 passenger configuration). Sabreliner Aviation LLC
- [STC SA3-487](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3-487): Janitrol heater installation(100,000 BTU). Sabreliner Aviation LLC
- [STC SA3-488](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3-488): Installation of radar nose, Bendix ANT-1B antenna and pitot modification (including Radome fabrication). Sabreliner Aviation LLC
- [STC ST02839CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02839CH): Reduction of payload to 7500 lbs. Installation of placard per Rezich & Rezich drawing RR002. Rezich and Rezich Aviation Consulting Inc
- [STC SA5002NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5002NM): Installation of provisions for side looking radar. General Dynamics Advanced Information systems
- [STC ST01824NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01824NY): Installation of Northern Airborne Technology Satphone. Northern Airborne Technology Ltd
- [STC SA1992NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1992NM): Installation of a de-icing system on Rolls Royce RK45524A engine inlet cowl. ROBERT W. MURRAY
- [STC SA2220NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2220NM): This modification splits the nose fairing assembly P/N 906425-201, Rev. M P/N 9064135-1, Rev. A, and P/N 1914-1, Rev. C. (440 MILITARY C-131E MODIFIED IN ACCORDANCE WITH STC SA4-1100). ROBERT W. MURRAY
- [STC SA3105NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3105NM): Installation of a de-icing system externally on the Dowty Rotol Part Number (C) 4CM/71 Propeller Spinner. ROBERT W. MURRAY
- [STC ST01798LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01798LA): Installation of a flight deck door. Quiet Wing Technologies, Inc
- [STC SA125CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA125CE): Installation of Hoskins Supplemental Model B of F High Intensity Wing Tip Lights, Model C or 30-0329-3 Dual Tail Light, with or without Model 2 High Intensity Fuselage Lights. BF Goodrich Aerospace
- [STC SA379CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA379CE): Installation of Hoskins Twilighter MK V High Intensity Aircraft Lighting System. This is a Supplemental Condenser Discharge (Strobe) Light System, consisting of five (5) Light Units and a Power Supply. BF Goodrich Aerospace
- [STC ST03004NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03004NY): Installation of new MIL-C-5015 connectors at the wing to fuselage interface must be in accordance with Kelowna Flightcraft Ltd.Master Drawing List K116-00002 Revision NC, dated March 20, 2009 or later Transport Canada approved revision. Kelowna Flightcraft Ltd
- [STC ST00682WI-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00682WI-D): Modification of Collins VHF-20/VHF-20A/VHF-20B VHF COMM Receiver Transmitter with CTL-20 Control Pro Line I System Installation to a Collins VHF-22C/VHF-22D VHF COMM Receiver Transmitter with CTL-22C Control 8.33 kHz Pro Line II System Installation in accordance with Collins Installation Instructions as listed on AML No. ST00682WI-D, Revision -, or later FAA approved revisions. Rockwell Collins Inc
- [STC ST02737NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02737NY): The installation of new annunciator hood. Kelowna Flightcraft Ltd
- [STC SA6088NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA6088NM): Conversion of the 6A6 Type Certified Aircraft into a Model CV 5800 by installation of Allison 501-D22G Engines per STC SA4-1100, Hamilton Standard Propellers per STC SA1825NM and lengthening the fuselage 14 ft. 3.0 inches with all design changes. Kelowna Flightcraft Ltd
- [STC ST02671NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02671NY): Palletized Cargo Interior. Kelowna Flightcraft Ltd
- [STC ST02591CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02591CH): Installation of dual Honeywell TRA-45A TDU/Radio Altimeter Indicators. IFL Group Inc
- [STC ST02488NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02488NY): The installation of Honeywell TCAS II System. Kelowna Flightcraft Ltd
- [STC ST02489NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02489NY): The installation of Honeywell Mark VI Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System. Kelowna Flightcraft Ltd
- [STC ST03062AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03062AT): Installation of a single Sandel P/N ST3400-001 Terrain Awareness and Warning System with Remote Magnetic Indicator (TAWS/RMI) in accordance with DC Aerospace Report No. MDL-2524, Revision A, dated March 4, 2005 or later FAA approved revision. Air Tahoma
- [STC SA7772SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA7772SW): Replacement of existing torquemeters. AVMAR a Michigan Corporation
- [STC ST01901NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01901NY): Modification of Propeller Feathering System. Kelowna Flightcraft Ltd
- [STC ST02782AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02782AT): Modification of a cargo restraint system in accordance with DER Services Master Document List No. MDL-2003-228-1, dated December 1, 2003, or later FAA approved revision. DER Services
- [STC SA2-286](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2-286): Installation of three-place divan. Signature Flight Support Corporation
- [STC SA2-843](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2-843): Installation of Jack and Heintz 30 volt 400 amp. generator. Signature Flight Support Corporation
- [STC SA2SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2SW): Auxiliary power battery (emergency D.C. power and emergency feathering system). Signature Flight Support Corporation
- [STC SA2302WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2302WE): Modification of pedestal flight idle stop and lift to reverse system. DeVore Aviation Corporation of America, a New Mexico Corporation
- [STC SA00651SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00651SE): Installation of a Dual Collins PN-101 Pictorial Navigation System. American Avionics Inc
- [STC SA3709NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3709NM): Installation of Fruehauf 150#/sq. ft. cargo floor and cargo interior. Hamilton Aviation Co
- [STC SA1174WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1174WE): Installation of Fuel jettison system. Rogerson ATS
- [STC SA1132WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1132WE): Installation of an underwing pressure refueling system and fuel level indicator. Rogerson ATS
- [STC SA2105SW-AC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2105SW-AC): Installation of Total Temperature Sensor, Static Defect Corrector, and Omega Nav System with interface into Pilot Flight Director System. Federal Aviation Administration
- [STC SA4075SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4075SW): Installation of BKM 100PHM-2 pitot head monitor system. BKM Systems
- [STC ST209RM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST209RM): Installation of flight attendant shoulder harness. Frontier Airlines Inc

All 61: https://openairdocs.org/model/convair-440/stcs.md

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Conrad Flight SUPERFLITE 440](https://openairdocs.org/model/conrad-flight-superflite-440): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 056135G

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