# Convair BT-13A

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 2420204
- Manufacturer (registry): CONVAIR
- Model: BT-13A
- 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: 11
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/convair-bt-13a

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 (11)

- [N413BT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N413BT): [Tsi Holdco Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TSI%20HOLDCO%20INC), [Virginia Beach, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Virginia%20Beach), S/N 6528
- [N52693](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N52693): [Ferraro Joseph P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FERRARO%20JOSEPH%20P), [Westfield, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Westfield), built 1942, S/N 5674
- [N56360](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N56360): [American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20AIRPOWER%20HERITAGE%20FLYING%20MUSEUM%20INC), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), built 1942, S/N 5946
- [N619JH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N619JH): [Houghton Justin K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOUGHTON%20JUSTIN%20K), [North Ferrisburgh, VT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VT/North%20Ferrisburgh), S/N 10227
- [N61BT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N61BT): [American Airpower Heritage Flying Mu](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20AIRPOWER%20HERITAGE%20FLYING%20MU), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), built 1941, S/N 1268
- [N62700](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N62700): [Muhle Bradford Kurt](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MUHLE%20BRADFORD%20KURT), [Columbus, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Columbus), built 1941, S/N 1850
- [N63428](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N63428): [Orvin Sanden Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ORVIN%20SANDEN%20INC), [Wyndmere, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Wyndmere), built 1942, S/N 5270
- [N64810](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N64810): [Syf LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SYF%20LLC), [Okmulgee, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Okmulgee), S/N 7006
- [N67579](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N67579): [Golden Age Flight Museum Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GOLDEN%20AGE%20FLIGHT%20MUSEUM%20INC), [Bakersfield, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Bakersfield), built 1942, S/N 6814
- [N69013](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N69013): [Atmospheric Vehicle & Spacecraft Flight Exploratio](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ATMOSPHERIC%20VEHICLE%20%26%20SPACECRAFT%20FLIGHT%20EXPLORATIO), [Rancho Palos Verde, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Rancho%20Palos%20Verde), built 1941, S/N 7767
- [N93](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N93): [International Air Services Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INTERNATIONAL%20AIR%20SERVICES%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Carson City, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Carson%20City), built 1943, S/N 9102

## NTSB investigations (10)

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 IAD05LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA114), Aug 3, 2005: Convair BT-13A (N49646), Lyme, NH, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's improper fuel management which resulted in an incorrect fuel selector position, fuel starvation, and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to…
- [NTSB FTW01FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA117), May 14, 2001: Convair BT-13A (N66791), Odessa, TX, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain the minimum required airspeed for flight, which resulted in a loss of control while performing a go-around. A contributing factor to the accident was the gusty…
- [NTSB LAX00FA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA159), Apr 17, 2000: Convair BT-13A (N56336), Pearl Harbor, HI, destroyed. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to anticipate turbulence from the formation lead airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB ATL90FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA007), Oct 15, 1989: Vultee BT-13 (N56381), Axis, AL, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: THE AIRCRAFT INADVERTENTLY ENTERED A STALL, WHEN THE PILOT/PASSENGER HAD A HEART ATTACK. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: LACK OF ALTITUDE FOR THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO RECOVER FROM THE STALL.
- [NTSB FTW80DPA17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80DPA17), Sep 7, 1980: Cnsd Vultee BT-13 (N66791), Waco, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK74FVA20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74FVA20), Sep 29, 1973: Vultee BT-13A (N67579), Madera, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB FTW74FRA11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74FRA11), Aug 22, 1973: Convair BT-13A (N2200S), Galveston, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX68F0217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX68F0217), Dec 4, 1967: Vultee BT-13 (N56360), Lancaster, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN66D0268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN66D0268), Feb 28, 1966: Convair BT-13 (N2200S), Tucson, AZ, substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X3362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3362), Aug 13, 1964: Convair BT13 (N67579), Casa Grande, AZ, destroyed

## FAA accident and incident reports (7)

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 20050803017919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050803017919A), Aug 3, 2005: Cvac BT13A (N49646), Lyme, NH, Destroyed, 2 fatal. (-23) On August 3, 2005, the pilot [privacy data omitted] departed a grass strip in Lyme, ME. Immediately after takeoff, the aircraft crashed into a corn…
- [Accident 20010514010969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010514010969A), May 14, 2001: Cvac BT13A (N66791), Odessa, TX, Destroyed, 2 fatal. (-23)Flight instructor was scheduled to provide transition training in a BT-13 to another confederate air force (caf) pilot member. They were observed orbiting…
- [Accident 20000417038519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000417038519A), Apr 17, 2000: Cvac BT13A (N56336), Pearl Harbor, HI, Destroyed. (-23) At the termination of a low pass over the movie set, the aircrafts left wing collided with a 40 foot tall palm tree, severing the outboard 18 feet of the…
- [Accident 19891015040229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891015040229A), Oct 15, 1989: Cvac BT13 (N56381), Axis, AL, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Stalled and spun in performing lazy 8'S at low altitude. Indicates pilot had heart seizure contributing to crash.
- [Accident 19800907039999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800907039999A), Sep 7, 1980: Cvac BT13A (N66791), Waco, TX, Substantial damage. Pilot lost control of aircraft during roll-out when brake failed.
- [Accident 19730929031189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730929031189A), Sep 29, 1973: Cvac BT13A (N67579), Madera, CA, Destroyed
- [Accident 19730822031449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730822031449A), Aug 22, 1973: Cvac BT13A (N2200S), Galveston Tex, TX, Substantial damage. Too close to otr acft initiated go-around. Hit gnd in a steep nose dwn attitude.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (20)

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. Lists BT-13 Series
- [STC SA1350WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1350WE): Replace existing fabric on wings, fuselage, empennage and/or control surfaces with fiberglass cloth. Ceconite, Inc
- [STC SA4-840](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-840): Fabric replaced with glass cloth on wings, fuselage, empennage and/or control surfaces. Air Fibre Inc. Lists BT-13 Series

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Consolidated Vultee BT-13A](https://openairdocs.org/model/consolidated-vultee-bt-13a): 56 registered aircraft, registry code 2420224
- [Consolidated Vultee/Gunderson BT-13A](https://openairdocs.org/model/consolidated-vultee-gunderson-bt-13a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 2420221
- [Consolidated Vultee/Vanech BT-13A](https://openairdocs.org/model/consolidated-vultee-vanech-bt-13a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 2420223
- [Cons Vultee/Basinger BT-13A](https://openairdocs.org/model/cons-vultee-basinger-bt-13a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 2420225
- [Vultee/Reed Ron BT-13A](https://openairdocs.org/model/vultee-reed-ron-bt-13a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 2421705
- [Consolidated/Diaz Mark A BT-13A](https://openairdocs.org/model/consolidated-diaz-mark-a-bt-13a): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 2420227

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