# Convair BT-13

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 2420202
- Manufacturer (registry): CONVAIR
- Model: BT-13
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 127 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS A-2-571](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-2-571) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation Stinson Division
- Registered aircraft: 3
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/convair-bt-13

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 52-02-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/52-02-01): Bronze Rear Spar Fittings · Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation, Stinson Division BT-13, BT-13A (Army SNV-1), BT-13B (Navy SNV-2) and 1 more
- [AD 49-27-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/49-27-01): Fuel Line Rework · Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation, Stinson Division BT-13, BT-13A (Army SNV-1) and BT-13B (Navy SNV-2)
- [AD 49-07-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/49-07-03): Fuel System Placard · Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation, Stinson Division BT-13, BT-13A (Army SNV-1) and BT-13B (Navy SNV-2)
- [AD 47-25-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-25-10): Elevator Tab Failure · Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation, Stinson Division BT-13, BT-13A (Army SNV-1) and BT-13B (Navy SNV-2)
- [AD 46-06-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/46-06-04): Propeller Spinner Attaching Lugs · Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation, Stinson Division BT-13, BT-13A (Army SNV-1) and BT-13B (Navy SNV-2)

## Registered aircraft (3)

- [N56915](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N56915): [De Freitas Dennis A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DE%20FREITAS%20DENNIS%20A), [Caruthers, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Caruthers), built 1946, S/N 2252
- [N68112](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N68112): [Caruso Denny](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CARUSO%20DENNY), [Weedville, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Weedville), S/N 391
- [N75085](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N75085): [Troost Phil](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TROOST%20PHIL), [Lake Arthur, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Lake%20Arthur), built 1946, S/N 23787

## NTSB investigations (1)

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 UNK64X2692](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2692), Jul 6, 1964: Convair BT13 (N63938), Jonesboro, AR, destroyed, 1 fatal

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to aircraft with this model.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (22)

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 SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA7965SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA7965SW): Application of fabric and polyurethane finishing system. Shady Aviation LLC
- [STC SA01757WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01757WI): To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA04776NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04776NY): The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained. HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc
- [STC SA01831WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01831WI): To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Petersen Aviation Inc
- [STC SA02268CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02268CH): Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA6070NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA6070NM): Installation of a 'quick-disconnect drain plug' on the engine rocker sump for the oil drain retrieval system after engine shutdown. West Coast Air Creations
- [STC SA01282NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01282NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K015 on aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney radial reciprocating engine Series R-985, R-1340 and R-1830. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA11172SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11172SC): Installation of an ADS600-B Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Universal Access Transceiver (UAT) and Global Positioning System (GPS) antenna. NavWorx Inc
- [STC SA00478CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00478CH): Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc
- [STC SA02033AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02033AT): Modification to install an air-oil separator to prevent oil from being aspirated from the engine breather line. M-20 Oil Separators LLC
- [STC SA02594CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02594CH): Installation of a fuel selector valv. Crone Enterprises LLC
- [STC SA241CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA241CH): Install Ceconite 101 fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc
- [STC SA1008WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1008WE): Installation of Poly-Fiber covering material. Poly-Fiber Inc
- [STC SA00068LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00068LA): Installation of tail wheel adapter ring. R-R-R-Russ Aircraft
- [STC SA1351WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1351WE): Replace existing fabric on wings, fuselage, empennage, and/or control surfaces, with Ceconite101 material. (262A Series -12). Ceconite Inc
- [STC SA4-1210](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-1210): Installation of Eonnex cover on aircraft surfaces. Ceconite, Inc
- [STC SA4-592](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-592): Eonite covering on ailerons and rudder. Lott William C
- [STC SA1350WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1350WE): Replace existing fabric on wings, fuselage, empennage and/or control surfaces with fiberglass cloth. Ceconite, Inc
- [STC SA4-625](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-625): Flap lids. Mann E H & E Snow
- [STC SA4-404](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-404): Glass cloth application on control surfaces. Glasco-Air Products
- [STC SA4-840](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-840): Fabric replaced with glass cloth on wings, fuselage, empennage and/or control surfaces. Air Fibre Inc

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Consolidated Vultee BT-13](https://openairdocs.org/model/consolidated-vultee-bt-13): 7 registered aircraft, registry code 2420222
- [Consolidated/Nocco C VULTEE BT-13](https://openairdocs.org/model/consolidated-nocco-c-vultee-bt-13): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 2420201
- [Cons Vultee/Pittman BT13](https://openairdocs.org/model/cons-vultee-pittman-bt13): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 2420220
- [Vultee BT-13](https://openairdocs.org/model/vultee-bt-13): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 2421704

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