# Curtiss Wright C-46A - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 2622602 - Manufacturer (registry): CURTISS WRIGHT - Model: C-46A - 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: Type certificated - Registered aircraft: 1 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/curtiss-wright-c-46a 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 79-05-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-05-10): Wheel Well · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more. Effective Mar 15, 1979 - [AD 74-18-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-18-03): Main Landing Gear Axle Elbow · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more. Effective Aug 30, 1974 - [AD 66-05-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/66-05-01): Main Landing Gear Drag Struts · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more. Effective Feb 25, 1966 - [AD 66-02-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/66-02-02): Main Hydraulic Accumulator · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more. Effective Feb 5, 1966 - [AD 65-17-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/65-17-02): Landing Gear Position Warning Light · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more. Effective Sep 2, 1965 - [AD 62-27-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/62-27-03): Rudder Spring Tab · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more. Effective Jan 29, 1963 - [AD 60-25-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/60-25-01): Wing Panel Attachment Bolts · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more. Effective Dec 6, 1960 - [AD 60-23-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/60-23-02): Flap Actuator · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more. Effective Nov 4, 1960 - [AD 62-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/62-10-02): Landing Gear Doors · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more - [AD 60-03-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/60-03-02): Cargo and Baggage Compartments · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more - [AD 59-07-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/59-07-02): Auxiliary Hydraulic Pump · L. B. Smith C-46A, C-46D and C-46F - [AD 58-20-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/58-20-01): Tail Wheel Retract Yoke · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more - [AD 58-17-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/58-17-03): Engine Cylinder · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more - [AD 58-17-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/58-17-02): Horizontal Tail Surfaces · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more - [AD 57-15-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/57-15-02): Lightening Holes · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more - [AD 57-11-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/57-11-01): Elevator Spring Tab Cartridge Assemblies · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more - [AD 57-05-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/57-05-01): Hydraulic Vent System · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more - [AD 55-09-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/55-09-02): Terminal Assemblies · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more - [AD 54-14-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/54-14-01): Horizontal Stabilizer Rib · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more - [AD 54-05-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/54-05-01): Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more - [AD 53-10-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/53-10-01): Vacuum Pump Discharge Port · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more - [AD 52-19-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/52-19-01): Cabin Heater Installation · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more - [AD 52-18-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/52-18-01): Carburetor Adapter Gasket · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more - [AD 52-17-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/52-17-02): Wheel Shimmy Damper Support · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more - [AD 52-12-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/52-12-02): Passenger Cabin Door · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more - [AD 52-10-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/52-10-01): Electric Power System · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more - [AD 51-29-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/51-29-02): Main Landing Gear · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more - [AD 51-20-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/51-20-01): Cockpit Light · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more - [AD 51-10-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/51-10-06): Hinge Fittings · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more - [AD 50-29-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/50-29-01): Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more - [AD 50-26-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/50-26-01): Landing Gear Side Braces · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more - [AD 49-25-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/49-25-01): Cargo Compartment Fire Protection · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more - [AD 49-18-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/49-18-01): Combustion Heater Fire Protection · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more - [AD 49-12-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/49-12-01): Aileron Trim Tab · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more - [AD 48-44-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/48-44-02): Wing Attach Bolts · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more - [AD 48-03-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/48-03-05): Hydraulic Lines · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more - [AD 47-51-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-51-07): Landing Gear Drag Strut · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more - [AD 47-51-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-51-05): Aileron Horn · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more - [AD 47-51-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-51-04): Propeller Antiheat Shield · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more - [AD 47-51-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-51-03): Aileron Rib Rework · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more - [AD 47-51-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-51-02): Elevator Hinge Bolts · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more ## Registered aircraft (1) - [N74173](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N74173): [Nichols Charles F Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NICHOLS%20CHARLES%20F%20TRUSTEE), [Baldwin Park, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Baldwin%20Park), built 1959, S/N 289 ## NTSB investigations (22) 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 ANC01FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01FA026), Dec 20, 2000: Curtis-Wright C46A (N1419Z), Kenai, AK, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The flight crew's decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors associated with the accident are high winds, turbulence, and low ceilings. - [NTSB ANC83FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83FA119), Jul 10, 1983: Curtiss C-46A (N92853), Bettles, AK, substantial damage - [NTSB ANC82DA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DA029), Mar 28, 1982: Curtiss-Wright C-46A (N9852F), Wulik River Str, AK, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA79RA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79RA121), Sep 12, 1979: Curtis-Wrt C-46D (N7768B), South Caicos, Tokelau, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA78FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FA106), Jul 22, 1978: Curtiss C-46 (N157K), Opa Locka, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB ANC75AA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC75AA071), Mar 27, 1975: Curtiss-Wrt C-46 (N4860V), Deadhorse, AK, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA74AM037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74AM037), Oct 23, 1973: Curtis-Wrt C-46A (N611Z), Lakeland, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW71AF075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71AF075), May 10, 1971: Curtiss-Wrt C-46F (N446M), Houston, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB UNK69X0109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK69X0109), Feb 3, 1969: Curtiss WRT C-46F (N5133B), Manaus, Brazil, destroyed - [NTSB MIA68A0051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA68A0051), Nov 28, 1967: Curtiss C-46A (N75396), Key West, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB ANC68A0025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC68A0025), Oct 13, 1967: Curtiss-Wrt C-46A (N92853), Fairbanks, AK, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI66A0099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI66A0099), Jun 16, 1966: Curtis C-46 (N10415), Columbia City, IN, destroyed, 3 fatal - [NTSB UNK66X0106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK66X0106), Oct 29, 1965: Curtis C-46 (N75296), Pouso Aleg, Brazil, destroyed - [NTSB NYC66A0034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66A0034), Sep 13, 1965: Curtis C-46 (N5132B), Dover, DE, substantial damage - [NTSB UNK65X1189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X1189), Dec 30, 1964: Curtis-Writ C-46A (N608Z), Detroit, MI, destroyed, 4 fatal - [NTSB UNK65X0918](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0918), Dec 4, 1964: Curtiss C46 (N4860V), Oliktok Pt, AK, substantial damage - [NTSB UNK65X0828](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0828), Nov 25, 1964: Curtiss C-46 (N611Z), Covington, KY, substantial damage - [NTSB UNK64X0628](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X0628), Feb 21, 1964: Curtis C-46A (N611Z), Denver, CO, substantial damage - [NTSB UNK64X0100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X0100), Jan 1, 1964: Curtiss WRT C-46A (N10415), Hill Afb, UT, substantial damage - [NTSB DEN64A0039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN64A0039), Dec 7, 1963: Curtiss-Wrt C-46A (N609Z), Nederland, CO, destroyed, 3 fatal - [NTSB MIA62A0090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA62A0090), Dec 4, 1962: Curtiss-Wrt C-46A (N5131B), Macon, GA, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA62A0034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA62A0034), May 24, 1962: Curtiss WRT C-46A (N75388), Tyndall Afb, FL, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (9) 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 20001220041679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001220041679A), Dec 20, 2000: Curtis C46ACURTIS (N1419Z), Kenai, AK, Destroyed, 2 fatal. (-23) On December 20, 2000, about 1630 Alaska standard time, a wheel equipped Curtis wright C-46A airplane, N1419Z, was destroyed after colliding with… - [Accident 19830710030209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830710030209A), Jul 10, 1983: Curtis C46ACURTIS (N92853), Tobin Creek, AK, Substantial damage. Aircraft wheels hit heave up in runway causing blowout and subsequent crash. - [Accident 19820328006529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820328006529A), Mar 28, 1982: Curtis C46* (N9852F), Kotzebue, AK, Substantial damage. Undershot approach to snow-covered strip. Landing gear struck snow berm short of threshold. Slid onto runway. - [Accident 19790928037829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790928037829A), Sep 28, 1979: Curtis C46/ (N10624), San Andros, FL, Destroyed. Feathered right engine due to vibration. Left engine quit. Unable to unfeather rt eng. Ditched. Prop valve defect. - [Incident 19790823023289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790823023289I), Aug 23, 1979: Curtis C46/ (N5131B), Kansas City, MO. Loud noise in cabin in flight. Overwing emergency exit loose in frame. Separated breaking arm of co-pilot. - [Incident 19790212007159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790212007159I), Feb 12, 1979: Curtis C46ACURTIS (N92853), Fairbanks, AK, Minor damage. Intentional gear up landing after separation of wheel during previous short field landing attempt. - [Accident 19780722031009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780722031009A), Jul 22, 1978: Curtis C46ACURTIS (N157K), Opa Locka, FL, Destroyed. Instructor pilot could not be located aft departing accident site - [Accident 19731023037449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19731023037449A), Oct 23, 1973: Curtis C46ACURTIS (N611Z), Lakeland, FL, Substantial damage. R eng quit on downwind,feath prop.l tanks empty.r boost pump & x-feed off. Dirt & water in tanks. - [Accident 19730221033579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730221033579A), Feb 21, 1973: Curtis C46ACURTIS (N10427), Destroyed --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.