- Manufacturer (registry)
- CONVAIR
- Model
- 640-340D
- Registry code
- 2422814
- Registered
- 0 aircraft
- Type
- Fixed wing multi engine
- Engines
- 2 · Turbo-prop
- Seats
- 46
- Weight class
- 20,000 lb and over
- Cruise speed
- 211 mph
- Certification
- Not type certificated
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 · 14
| 1952 | 4 |
|---|---|
| 1953 | 6 |
| 1959 | 1 |
| 1960 | 1 |
| 1966 | 1 |
| 1983 | 1 |
Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0
ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.
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Registered aircraft · 0
No aircraft currently registered with this model
NTSB investigations · 10
Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.
Of 2 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.
NTSB DCA92RA020Accident · 30 fatalForeign investigationConvair 640 · Kafoutine, SenegalNTSB ATL89FA189Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportConvair 640 (340D) · Atlanta, GAPilot in command failed to place the airplane at a position from which a stabilized approach to landing could be made. His procedure for the recovery from the bounced landing was inadequate and the nose gear structural strength was exceeded during following…NTSB FTW88MA021Accident · Minor injuriesMajor investigationFinal reportConvair 640 (340D) · Bartlesville, OKThe capt was cross-feeding both engines from the right tank while the first officer (f/o) was flying, without informing the f/o. the capt then left the cockpit while cross-feeding. Both tank valves and the right boost pump were on. The right tank ran dry, the…NTSB MIA72IM097Incident · No injuriesClosedConvair 640 · San Juan, PRNTSB MIA71AM047Accident · No injuriesClosedConvair 640 · St.Thomas, VINTSB OAK68A0056Accident · Serious injuriesClosedConvair 640 · Hilo, HINTSB MIA67A0112Accident · Minor injuriesClosedConvair 640D · San Juan, PRNTSB MIA65A0109Accident · No injuriesClosedConvair CV-340 · Ponce, PRNTSB UNK64X4043Incident · No injuriesClosedConvair CV-340 · San Juan, PRNTSB UNK64X0550Accident · Serious injuriesClosedConvair CV-440 · Hilo, HI
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('2422814')
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('2422814')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
FAA incident reports · 21
Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.
Incident 19940826033339ICvac 640340D · Buffalo, NYEngine fire on climbout. Returned. Found uncontained engine failure and fire. Cowling damaged.Incident 19930506018159ICvac STC340T · Janesville, WILeft main tire blew on rollout. Aircraft veered off runway. Struck two runway lights.Incident 19911004049659ICvac STC340T · Baltimore, MDMain system hydraulic failure on final. Used emergency brakes. Blew tires and ran off runway.
See all 21 incident reportsQuery with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2422814')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2422814')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
Service difficulty reports · 10
SDR 2022F00166None · noneDURING THE LANDING AT THE HERMOSILLO AIRPORT, WHEN TOUCHING DOWN ON THE RUNWAY, A KNOCK WAS HEARD ON THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR AND, AT THE SAME TIME, A KNOCK ON THE LEFT PROPELLER BLADES. DETACHMENT OF THE NUMBER 2 MAIN WHEEL MATERIAL AND HITS ON THE ENGINE BSDR JRAA587062305Skin Panel · corrodedSURFACE CORROSION WAS FOUND ON THE RT IB SKIN PANEL AT APPROX STA 96.91. THIS CORRODION WAS NOTED UNDER THE INSULATION PANEL LOWER SIDE. REPLACEMENT OF SKIN PANEL IN PROGRESS. (K)SDR WPA2005F00000Indicator · malfunctionedDURING DECENT, UPON SELECTING GEAR DOWN. ALL 3 GREEN GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE RED GEAR UNSAFE LIGHT ALSO REMAINED ILLUMINATED. AFTER LANDING THE RED UNSAFE LIGHT EXTINGUISHED AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES. CURRENTLY WE HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO DUPLICSDR JRA2003F00000Line · leakingAFTER MOVING THE LANDING GEAR HANDLE (DOWN) AND SELECTING FLAPS (DOWN); THE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE GAUGE READ ZERO PSI. NO FLUID WAS VISIBLE IN THE HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR SIGHT TUBE. WITH BYPASS VALVE SELECTOR (UP) BRAKES OPERATED. HYDRAULIC LINE WAS REPAIRED.SDR 866060702Selector Valve · leakingNOSE LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT EXTEND AND LOCK IN THE DOWN POSITION. NOSE GEAR OPERATED NORMALLY AFTER SEVERAL CYCLES. JACKED AIRCRAFT AND INSPECTED NOSE LANDING GEAR DURING SEVERAL CYCLES. FOUND NO MECHANICAL BINDING OR OBSTRUCTIONS. NOTED SMALL HYDRAULIC SESDR JRA2002F00004Relay · intermittentCLEANED RELAY WITH BRAKE AND ELECTRIC MOTOR CLEANER, LET SET FOR 5 MINUTES AND APPLIED LIGHT AIR PRESSURE. WHEN SYSTEM WAS RE-ENERGIZED, RELAY IGNITED. USED CABIN 13 LB BOTTLE TO EXTINGUISH. CLEANED FIRE EXTINGUISHER RESIDUE.SDR JRA2002F00003Battery · overheatedAFTER ARRIVAL, AIRCRAFT POWERED BY BATTERY FOR 30 MIN. - FANS, LIGHTS, CARGO DOOR, ECT. WHEN POWERED UP, NOTED 18 V, TURNED ON BATT INTERLOCK OVERRIDE FOR A FEW MINUTES WITH GPU ON- BATTERY TEMP 120 DEGREES, FOLLOWED COM PROCEDURE AND LOWERED BATTERIES. BATSDR 20000331SH018Control Column · corrodedPART HAD CRACK 2 INCHES LONG STARTING AT BASE AND GOING UP WITH 2 SMALL BRANCHES AT TOP. AT RENWAL, FOUND LIGHT TO MODERATE CORROSION ON INTERIOR WALL. ALL CORROSION WAS CONTAINED WITHIN 6 INCHES OF BASE. CRACKS BELIEVED TO BE CAUSED BY CORROSION. (X)SDR 99ZZZX1340Line · brokenON APPROACH, HYDRAULIC SELECTOR WAS PUT TO DOWN POSITION, A THUD WAS HEARD FOLLOWED BY LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID. LANDING GEAR WAS EXTENDED BY FREE-FALL PROCEDURE. LANDING WAS MADE WITHOUT A PROBLEM.SDR GAIA9626Relay · stuckFLT 484 - ON APPROACH INTO PIT, FLIGHT CREW NOTED SMOKE IN COCKPIT BRINGING THE GEAR UP OR DOWN, BUT GOES AWAY IN-FLIGHT. AFTER LANDING IN PIT, THE FLIGHT CREW NOTED THE RELAY FOR THE CARGO DOOR HYDRAULIC POWER PACK HAD STUCK IN THE CLOSED POSITION ALLOWING T
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_key = '640340D' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"
Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_key = '640340D' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.