# Curtiss Wright C-46F

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 2622608
- Manufacturer (registry): CURTISS WRIGHT
- Model: C-46F
- 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: 4
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/curtiss-wright-c-46f

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 (4)

- [N1822M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1822M): [Everts Air Fuel Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EVERTS%20AIR%20FUEL%20INC), [Fairbanks, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Fairbanks), built 1945, S/N 22521
- [N1837M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1837M): [Everts Air Fuel Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EVERTS%20AIR%20FUEL%20INC), [Fairbanks, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Fairbanks), built 1944, S/N 22388
- [N53594](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N53594): [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 1944, S/N 22486
- [N78774](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N78774): [Military Aviation Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MILITARY%20AVIATION%20MUSEUM), [Virginia Beach, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Virginia%20Beach), built 1944, S/N 22597

## NTSB investigations (33)

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 ANC18CA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18CA054), Jul 16, 2018: Curtiss Wright C46 (N1822M), Manley Hot Springs, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown speed and his decision to land with a tailwind without ensuring that there was adequate runway length for the touchdown.
- [NTSB ANC13LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13LA063), Jul 3, 2013: Curtiss Wright C-46F (N1837M), Fairbanks, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the right main landing gear side brace due to fatigue, which resulted in a collapse of the right main landing gear.
- [NTSB ANC01LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA009), Oct 5, 2000: Curtis-Wright C-46F (N1822M), Port Alsworth, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance during taxi. A factor associated with the accident was trees.
- [NTSB ANC83FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83FA080), May 21, 1983: Curtiss-Wright C-46F (N1822M), King Salmon, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA82DA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA026), Dec 30, 1981: Curtis-Wrt C-46 (N7560U), San Juan, PR, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA78FKA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FKA02), Nov 3, 1977: Curtis-Wrt C-46 (N67971), St Thomas, VI, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA78FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FA004), Oct 13, 1977: Curtis-Wrt C-46F (N74177), Miami, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA77FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FA056), May 6, 1977: Curtiss WRT C-46F (N355W), Hollywood, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA76AM084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76AM084), May 19, 1976: Curtiss C-46F (N77CC), Miami, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA76AM013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76AM013), Aug 8, 1975: Curtis-Wrt C-46F (N4873V), Aguadilla, PR, destroyed
- [NTSB ANC75AA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC75AA086), May 17, 1975: Curtis-Wrt C-46F (N800FA), Barrow, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX75O0034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX75O0034), Mar 24, 1975: Curtiss-Wrt C-46F (N69343), La Papa, Mexico, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC75AA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC75AA052), Jan 22, 1975: Curtiss-Wrt C-46F (N1663M), Arctic Village, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC74AA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC74AA072), May 13, 1974: Curtis-Wrt C-46 (N1663M), Fairbanks, AK, minor damage
- [NTSB MKC74AK020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC74AK020), Nov 8, 1973: Curtis-Wrt C-46F (N69346), St.Louis, MO, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC74AA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC74AA002), Jul 10, 1973: Curtis-Wrt C-46F (N1312V), Beluga, AK, destroyed
- [NTSB CHI73AC035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73AC035), Oct 1, 1972: Curtis-Wrt C-46 (N606SE), Toledo, OH, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC73IA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC73IA002), Jul 6, 1972: Curtiss-Wrt C-46 (N1312V), Fort Yukon, AK, incident, minor damage
- [NTSB MIA70A0045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70A0045), Dec 9, 1969: Curtiss-Wrt C-46F (N67938), Tampa, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK69X0121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK69X0121), May 23, 1969: Curtiss-Wrt C-46F (N1247N), Barcelona, Venezuela, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB MIA69O0010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69O0010), Apr 2, 1969: Curtiss WRT C-46F (N3914), Nassau, Burkina Faso, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB MIA68A0066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA68A0066), Feb 9, 1968: Curtiss WRT C-46 (N67935), Miami, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA68O0003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA68O0003), Sep 13, 1967: Curtiss-Wrt C-46F (N1309V), Kingston, Jamaica, destroyed
- [NTSB ANC67A0056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC67A0056), Mar 17, 1967: Curtiss-Wrt C-46 (N1663M), Anchorage, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK67F0263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK67F0263), Jan 6, 1967: Curtiss-Wrt C-46 (N30046), Hilo, HI, destroyed, 3 fatal
- [NTSB OAK67A0050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK67A0050), Dec 2, 1966: Curtiss-Wrt C-46F (N7560U), Honolulu, HI, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC67A0019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC67A0019), Jul 28, 1966: Curtiss-Wrt C-46F (N9905F), Port Elizabeth, NJ, destroyed
- [NTSB CHI66A0059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI66A0059), Dec 16, 1965: Curtiss-Wrt C-46 (N53594), Detroit, MI, no damage
- [NTSB MIA65A0080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA65A0080), Feb 8, 1965: Curtiss C-46 (N67970), Atlanta, GA, substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK65X0768](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0768), Nov 20, 1964: Curtiss C-46A (N3971B), Inkster, MI, destroyed
- [NTSB OAK64A0028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK64A0028), Sep 25, 1963: Curtiss-Wrt C-46F (N67935), Las Vegas, NV, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX64A0008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX64A0008), Aug 14, 1963: Curtiss-Wrt C-46F (N67941), Great Falls, MT, substantial damage, 1 fatal
- [NTSB NYC62A0005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC62A0005), Jan 16, 1962: Curtiss-Wrt C-46F (N9903F), Limestone, ME, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (13)

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 20130702015419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130702015419A), Jul 2, 2013: Curtiss Wright C-46F (N1837M), Fairbanks, AK, Substantial damage. Aircrew noted no downlock indication lights after gear extension in prep for landing. Cycled gear a few times after initial extension failure when green down…
- [Incident 20020709013919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020709013919I), Jul 9, 2002: Curtis C46FFLYTIGER (N1837M), Iliamna, AK, Minor damage. (-23) [privacy data omitted] enroute 9K2 to ena when aircraft experienced no. 1 engine fire accompanied by both fire warning flight and bell. Fire was observed…
- [Accident 20001005041749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001005041749A), Oct 5, 2000: Curtis C46FCURTIS (N1822M), Port Alsworth, AK, Substantial damage. (-23) Everts air fuel landed without incident at Port Alsworth at 1430 ast n a C-46, N1822M. In the process of turning around after landing, the right wing tip…
- [Incident 19960814027739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960814027739I), Aug 14, 1996: Curtis C46FCURTIS (N1822M), Fairbanks, AK, Minor damage. Narrative: approx. two minutes following take off smoke filled the aircraft cabin and cockpit. The crew donned smoke masks, declared an emergency, and returned…
- [Incident 19860927081869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860927081869I), Sep 27, 1986: Curtis C46FCURTIS (N1651M), Cordova, AK, Minor damage. Left wheel struck a soft spot during taxi on a beach landing area. Left gear collapsed.
- [Accident 19830521025299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830521025299A), May 21, 1983: Curtis C46FAIRLIFT (N1822M), King Salmon, AK, Substantial damage. Blew a cylinder on left engine. Used fire bottle. Fire melted hydraulic line. Gear up landing. No hydraulic fluid.
- [Incident 19801103086999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801103086999I), Nov 3, 1980: Curtis C46* (N1871C), St Christopher, Puerto Rico. Control wheel broke during landing, copilot landed safely.
- [Incident 19791002050909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791002050909I), Oct 2, 1979: Curtis C46/ (N1825M), Ypsilanti, MI, Minor damage. Hydraulic accumulator exploded during run up for maintenance inspection.
- [Accident 19771103036009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19771103036009A), Nov 3, 1977: Curtis C46FCURTIS (N67971), St Thomas, Puerto Rico, Substantial damage
- [Accident 19770506041719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770506041719A), May 6, 1977: Curtis C46FCURTIS (N355W), Hollywood, FL, Substantial damage. R eng,l mag excessive drop. Attmptd feather r prop,un feather due pressure switch malfunction.
- [Accident 19760519041089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760519041089A), May 19, 1976: Curtis C46FCURTIS (N77CC), Miami, FL, Substantial damage. Elev p/n 20-530-3044-1 failed.
- [Accident 19750324020429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750324020429A), Mar 24, 1975: Curtis C46FCURTIS (N69343), La Papa, Damage unknown. Invest under jurisdiciton of govt of Mexico.
- [Accident 19731108042379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19731108042379A), Nov 8, 1973: Curtis C46FCURTIS (N69346), St.Louis, MO, Substantial damage. Extndd gr manually.r gr did not down-lock,linkage out of adjustment,collapsed on ldg roll.

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