# Convair 600-240D

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 2422660
- Manufacturer (registry): CONVAIR
- Model: 600-240D
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 2 · Turbo-prop
- Seats: 48
- Weight class: 20,000 lb and over
- Cruise speed: 261 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/convair-600-240d

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)

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## Registered aircraft

None registered with this model now.

## NTSB investigations (16)

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 FTW92FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA025), Nov 20, 1991: Convair 600 (N94258), Forth Worth, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT BY THE PILOTS-IN-COMMAND OF BOTH AIRCRAFT, WHICH RESULTED IN THEIR FAILURE TO SEE-AND-AVOID THE OTHER AIRCRAFT. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: FAILURE OF THE…
- [NTSB NYC89LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA189), Aug 4, 1989: Convair CV-600-240D (N94253), Augusta, ME, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE FAILURE OF THE PROPELLER CONTROL SYSTEM FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS DURING A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING AFTER ENCOUNTERING DETERIORATING WEATHER CONDITIONS DURING A VFR FERRY FLIGHT. CONTRIBUTING…
- [NTSB CHI79DA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79DA016), Nov 18, 1978: Convair 600 (N74853), Wilmington, OH, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI79DA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79DA001), Oct 3, 1978: Convair CV-600 (N74855), Cleveland, OH, incident, minor damage
- [NTSB DCA74AZ006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA74AZ006), Sep 27, 1973: Convair 600 (N94230), Mena, AR, destroyed, 11 fatal
- [NTSB FTW72AF074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72AF074), May 8, 1972: Convair 600 (N94236), Alexandria, LA, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW72AF054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72AF054), Feb 16, 1972: Convair 600 (N94226), Beaumont, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW71AF011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71AF011), Sep 16, 1970: Convair 600 (N94236), Lake Charles, LA, no damage
- [NTSB FTW70A0007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70A0007), Aug 1, 1969: Convair 600 (N94207), Houston, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW67A0009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67A0009), Jul 11, 1966: Convair CV-600 (N94215), Harlingen, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW66A0101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66A0101), May 12, 1966: Convair CV-240 (N94208), Ft Worth, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW66A0044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66A0044), Nov 8, 1965: Convair CV-240 (N94249), College Sta., TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA66A0047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA66A0047), Oct 29, 1965: Convair 240D (N74858), Tallahassee, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW65A0069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW65A0069), Jan 8, 1965: Convair CV-240 (N74850), Tulsa, OK, substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK65X0158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0158), Oct 6, 1964: Convair 240 (N94240), Roswell, NM, incident, no damage
- [NTSB CHI62A0009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI62A0009), Jan 20, 1962: Convair 240 (N94253), Chicago, IL, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (45)

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 19930915038319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930915038319I), Sep 15, 1993: Cvac STC240T (N74853), Buffalo, NY. Unsafe gear indication on final approach. Made fly by tower. Landed safely.
- [Incident 19930528023319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930528023319I), May 28, 1993: Cvac STC240T (N94205), Cleveland, OH, Minor damage. Noise on gear retraction. Continued to destination. Landed safely. Found nose steering cylinder barrell had failed.
- [Incident 19920814037489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920814037489I), Aug 14, 1992: Cvac STC240T (N94279), Las Cruces, NM, Minor damage. Fire warning on right engine. Engine shutdown. Precautionary landing. Found large hole in compressor case.
- [Accident 19911120062712A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911120062712A), Nov 20, 1991: Cvac 340D (N94258), Ft Worth, TX, Substantial damage. Cleared for approach saw N9343S brifly prior collision. Landed on afw with part of horizontal stabilizer missing.
- [Incident 19891115058599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891115058599I), Nov 15, 1989: Cvac STC240T (N94246), St Louis, MO. NR2 engine accessory gear box oil pressure light came on. Feathered engine. Oil pressure transmitter was faulty.
- [Incident 19890804050719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890804050719I), Aug 4, 1989: Cvac STC240T (N94205), Nashville, TN, Minor damage. Cargo door came off on liftoff. Door had been checked before departure. Returned. Cause has not been determined.
- [Accident 19890804027709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890804027709A), Aug 4, 1989: Cvac STCAPJC (N94253), Augusta, ME, Substantial damage. On landing, no brakes, no flaps, props malfunctioned. Unable to stop. Ran off end of runway.
- [Incident 19871113073299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871113073299I), Nov 13, 1987: Cvac STC240T (N94223), Des Moines, IA. Lost hydraulic fluid. Used emergency gear extension. Found number 1 hydraulic pump pressure line broken at pump.
- [Incident 19861024067059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861024067059I), Oct 24, 1986: Cvac STC240T (N94205), Albany, NY. Unsafe gear indication on final. Recycled gear during a go around. Safe indication. Repositioned wire in switch.
- [Incident 19851204068139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851204068139I), Dec 4, 1985: Cvac STC240T (N94236), Lamoni, IA. Lost engine oil pressure in flight. Engine shut down. Oil was leaking from transfer tube on bottom of engine.
- [Incident 19851118068959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851118068959I), Nov 18, 1985: Cvac STC240T (N94253), Boston, MA, Minor damage. Wheel separated upon takeoff due to outboard bearing failure. Landed safely at destination.
- [Incident 19850930060759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850930060759I), Sep 30, 1985: Cvac STC240 (N94216), Presque Isle, ME. Right engine auto feathered after takeoff. Safe return. Maintenance found reduction gearbox failure.
- [Incident 19850426024469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850426024469I), Apr 26, 1985: Cvac STC240T (N94253), Bangor, ME. All 3 gear down indicators did not illuminate for extension. Found open diode on pedestial. P n WB0290
- [Incident 19841120071009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841120071009I), Nov 20, 1984: Cvac STC240T (N94236), Dayton, OH, Minor damage. Found aircraft with forward crew door missing. Holes in fuselage and damage to prop blades.
- [Incident 19841016059069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841016059069I), Oct 16, 1984: Cvac STC240T (N94246), Chicago, IL. Cargo restraint system broke when encountering turbulence causing 2 barrels to spill water methanol.
- [Incident 19840725050919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840725050919I), Jul 25, 1984: Cvac STC240T (N94233), Presque Isle, ME. Both propellers would not come below f f pitch. Engines shut down. Replaced pitch stop control circuit switch.
- [Incident 19840325015589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840325015589I), Mar 25, 1984: Cvac STC240T (N94216), Boston, MA. Low oil pressure and fire lights on left engine after landing. Engine shutdown lights went out.
- [Incident 19840301012009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840301012009I), Mar 1, 1984: Cvac STC240T (N74852), Binghamton, NY. Experienced rough right engine on climb to altitude. Unable to duplicate on test check.
- [Incident 19831213069719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19831213069719I), Dec 13, 1983: Cvac STC240T (N94208), Windson Lock, CT. Battery over temperature light illuminated. Battery turned off. Declared emergency. Landed safely.
- [Incident 19831208069839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19831208069839I), Dec 8, 1983: Cvac STC240T (N94216), Manchester, NH. Unable to retract nose gear after takeoff. Flaps would not retract. Cause is undetermined.
- [Incident 19830908063739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830908063739I), Sep 8, 1983: Cvac STC240T (N94216), Portland, NH. Minor vibration on approach. Found inspection panel missing rear of nose wheel. Not properly secured before flight.
- [Incident 19821026066279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19821026066279I), Oct 26, 1982: Cvac STC240T (N94233), Portland, ME. Lost hydraulic pressure taxing out for takeoff. Aircraft towed to gate. Found ruptured pressure line.
- [Incident 19821018066289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19821018066289I), Oct 18, 1982: Cvac STC240T (N94216), Windsor Lock, CT. Hydraulic system failed due to a broken external line. Used emergency air brakes to stop aircraft.
- [Incident 19820924065759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820924065759I), Sep 24, 1982: Cvac STC240T (N94233), Presque Isle, ME. On takeoff right main down and locked light came on. Gear was recylced. Got down indication. Broken retract fitting
- [Incident 19820809052659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820809052659I), Aug 9, 1982: Cvac STC240T (N94216), Bangor, ME. On climb out aircraft lost all hydraulic fluid. Found ruptured hydraulic hose in wing root.
- [Incident 19820701041289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820701041289I), Jul 1, 1982: Cvac STC240T (N94278), Bangor, ME. Smoke appeared in cockpit after takeoff. Returned. Found edc internal oil seal leaking into ventilating air.
- [Incident 19820224005019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820224005019I), Feb 24, 1982: Cvac STC240T (N94279), Chicago, IL. Slid off icy turn around pad on taxi for takeoff. Freezing rain earlier. Pad not deiced.
- [Incident 19820202000629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820202000629I), Feb 2, 1982: Cvac STC240T (N94235), Memphis, TN, Minor damage. Fire right engine on approach. Secured engine and pulled fire bottle. Fire put out on ground. Ruptured fuel line.
- [Incident 19820117003439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820117003439I), Jan 17, 1982: Cvac STC240T (N94233), Sherman, ME. Flight attendant struck headon galley wall when aircraft encountered clear air turbulence.
- [Incident 19820114005259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820114005259I), Jan 14, 1982: Cvac STC240T (N94236), Des Moines, IA, Minor damage. Advised to turn off on unplowed taxiway by tower. Damaged props. Both tower and airport operator were remiss.
- [Incident 19810725056789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810725056789I), Jul 25, 1981: Cvac STC240T (N94279), Ottumva, IA, Minor damage. Found a fire in the left engine damage confined to the engine compartment.
- [Incident 19810525042689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810525042689I), May 25, 1981: Cvac STC240T (N94208), Boston, MA. Ac generator shaft sheared. Oil lost from gearbox. Propeller feathered.
- [Incident 19810123006979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810123006979I), Jan 23, 1981: Cvac STC240T (N94207), Bangor, ME. Nr 2 engine failed in flight. Maintenance found the accessory drive shaft drive gear had failed. Engine changed.
- [Incident 19801113079659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801113079659I), Nov 13, 1980: Cvac STC240T (N94208), Windsor Locks, CT. Landed with an engine shut down. Starter blown, starter drive shaft bent and metal in the engine.
- [Incident 19800905068929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800905068929I), Sep 5, 1980: Cvac STC240T (N94233), Manchester, NH. Gear unsafe indication in flight. Aircraft landed safely, replaced downlock switch.
- [Incident 19800729082629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800729082629I), Jul 29, 1980: Cvac 240/ (N94207), Worcester, MA, Minor damage. During landing rollout, a fire warning light came on. Fire bottles fired. Fire department put the fire out.
- [Incident 19800709060209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800709060209I), Jul 9, 1980: Cvac 240/ (N94207), Manchester, NH. Accessory gear box low oil pressure light came on. Seals needed replacing. Correct date of this incident 80 07 09.
- [Incident 19800709060199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800709060199I), Jul 9, 1980: Cvac 240/ (N94207), Bangor, ME. During power reduction on final approach, pilot observed RPM fluctuation and drop in torque. Shut down engine.
- [Incident 19800629056869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800629056869I), Jun 29, 1980: Cvac 240/ (N94207), Hartford, CT. Pilot shut down wrong engine when oil pressue light came on, restarted and landed. Bad oil pressure switch.
- [Incident 19800325040149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800325040149I), Mar 25, 1980: Cvac STC240T (N94216), Bangor, ME. While taxiing from landing, a hydraulic line ruptured. Flight deck sprayed with hydraulic fluid.
- [Incident 19800102010979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800102010979I), Jan 2, 1980: Cvac 240/ (N74855), Columbus, OH, Minor damage. Nose gear axle broke, wheel rolled back into propeller, damaged all four blades.
- [Incident 19781125024649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781125024649I), Nov 25, 1978: Cvac 240/ (N94208), Dallas, TX. Enroute crew saw smoke coming from console. Gear warning circuit breaker opened. Returned for safe landing.
- [Incident 19781003031029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781003031029I), Oct 3, 1978: Cvac STC240T (N74855), Mt Vernon, OH. Unscheduled landing due to smoke in the cockpit. Smoke was caused by overheated heater blower motor.
- [Incident 19780804049929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780804049929I), Aug 4, 1978: Cvac 240/ (N94208), Dallas, TX. Right main gear failed to retract after takeoff. Found uplock latch broken, left gear,bad right gear downswitch
- [Incident 19780502031509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780502031509I), May 2, 1978: Cvac STC240T (N94207), Lake Charles, LA. Lost brakes due to malfunctioning anti-skid control box, ran off end of runway. Pilot failed to use air brakes.

## Service difficulty reports (8)

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

- [SDR GAIA9936](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GAIA9936), Mar 8, 1999: ROD. DISCONNECTED. FLT 485 - AFTER DEPARTURE FROM CVG, RIGHT ENGINE TEMP STARTED TO RISE AFTER CLIMB POWER WAS SET, TRIMMER MOTOR HAD NO EFFECT ON TEMP, POWER WAS REDUCED TO KEEP 
- [SDR GAIA9908](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GAIA9908), Jan 29, 1999: WIRE. SHORTED. KHA - FLT 176 - AFTER DEPARTURE FROM CLE APPROX 10 MINUTES INTO FLIGHT, CREW SMELLED STRONG ELECTRICAL ODOR. FLIGHT CREW NOTIFIED ATC DELARED AN EMERGENCY AND R
- [SDR GAIA2297](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GAIA2297), Apr 21, 1997: STIFFENER. CRACKED. DURING C-CHECK INSPECTION, A CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE VERTICAL STIFFENER FOR THE LEFT AFT WING SPAR AT STATION 1. TRACOR FURNISHED KHA THE ORIGINAL 240-1610740C D
- [SDR GAIA2197](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GAIA2197), Apr 21, 1997: SPAR RAIL. CORRODED. TAT - DURING C-CHECK INSPECTION, FOUND CORROSION AT UPPER LT TOP AFT WING SPAR RAIL AT FUSELAGE WING FITTINGS. CORROSION DAMAGE SUBMITTED TO TRACOR COM JET/ CON
- [SDR GAIA2097](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GAIA2097), Apr 21, 1997: BULKHEAD. CRACKED. DURING C-CHECK INSPECTION, A ONE INCH CRACK WAS FOUND IN RIGHT FUSELAGE STATION 766.63 HORIZONTAL STABILIZER ATTACH POINT BULKHEAD. THE BULKHEAD WAS REPAIRED IA
- [SDR GAIA1997](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GAIA1997), Apr 21, 1997: SKIN. CRACKED. DURING C-CHECK INSPECTION, THREE SMALL CRACKS WERE FOUND IN THE LOWER RIGHT WING SKIN AT STATION 9 INCHES FORWARD OF REAR SPAR. THE WING WAS REPAIRED IAW TRACOR
- [SDR EY2R9600128](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600128), Oct 1, 1996: BLADE RING. CRACKED. PROP SN 778365, BROKEN BLADE RING
- [SDR GAIA9523](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GAIA9523), Jan 31, 1996: RETRACT MECH. OUT OF ADJUST. DURING TRAINING FLIGHT, A SIMULATED LANDING APPROACH PROCEDURE WAS INITIATED. THE LT MLG DID NOT INDICATE DOWN AND LOCKED CONDITION. THE FLIGHT CREW FOLLOWED EM

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