# Curtiss Wright C-46

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 2622601
- Manufacturer (registry): CURTISS WRIGHT
- Model: C-46
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 2 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 65
- Weight class: 20,000 lb and over
- Cruise speed: 180 mph
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/curtiss-wright-c-46

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.

None matched.

## Registered aircraft (1)

- [N54584](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N54584): [Everts Air Fuel](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EVERTS%20AIR%20FUEL), [Fairbanks, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Fairbanks), S/N 44-78495

## NTSB investigations (2)

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 MIA66S0005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA66S0005), Nov 19, 1966: Curtis-Wrt C-46 (N68966), Keflavick, Canary Islands, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA63A0071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA63A0071), Feb 16, 1963: Curtiss-Wrt C-46F (N616Z), Puyallup, WA, destroyed

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

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 19801111076209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801111076209A), Nov 11, 1980: Curtis C46* (N355BY), Norman Cay, Bahamas, Destroyed. Ditched in ocean after circling airport. Unable to locate owner of aircraft or pilots involved.
- [Incident 19790916023339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790916023339I), Sep 16, 1979: Curtis C46* (N54511), Agana, Guam, Substantial damage. Engines idling for operational check. Airplane could not be stopped or turned. Cut switches and struck container.

## Service difficulty reports (5)

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

- [SDR FXGA201506251527](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXGA201506251527), Jun 25, 2015: SKIN. TORN. TORN SKIN AT CARGO DOOR FWD FRAME FS 501.5, BETWEEN STRINGER 17L & 18L. TO REPAIR A TORN SKIN AT FWD EDGE OF A MAIN CARGO DOOR. REPAIR DAMAGED SKIN IAW C46 SRM 
- [SDR FXGA201505121514](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXGA201505121514), May 12, 2015: SKIN. DAMAGED. LEFT WING LE REPAIR WING STATION 376 TO 412. TO REPAIR DAMAGE TO LE OF LT WING FROM WING STATION 376 TO 412. REPAIR TOP WING SKIN AFT OF LE TO STRINGER U-15. RE
- [SDR CA100125011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100125011), Jan 4, 2010: DRIVE ASSY. DISCONNECTED. (CAN) UPON INSPECTION IT WAS FOUND THAT THE MAGNETO DISTRIBUTOR DRIVE WAS DECOUPLED AND THE POWER PLANT WAS REMOVED FOR REPAIR AT O/H STATION.
- [SDR EVA2006F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EVA2006F00000), Sep 16, 2006: CLAMP. OUT OF POSITION. EXHAUST COLLECTOR CONNECTION MOVED OUT OF POSITION AFTER TAKEOFF, ALLOWING EXHAUST GAS TO ESCAPE AND ILLUMINATE THE ZONE 1 FIRE WARNING. ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN AND
- [SDR FXG2003F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXG2003F00000), Dec 31, 2002: DOWNLOCK. INOPERATIVE. ON TOUCHDOWN AND ROLL OUT, RT GEAR DOWNLOCK DID NOT ENGAGE AS A/C SLOWED DOWN, GEAR RETRACTED SLOWLY. NR 2 ENG AND PROP SUFFERED A PROP STRIKE AND SUDDEN STOPPA

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