# Fairchild 24R-40 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 3370508 - Manufacturer (registry): FAIRCHILD - Model: 24R-40 - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 4 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 102 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS A-706](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-706) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Fairchild Personal Planes Division Fairchild Engine and Airplane Corp. - Registered aircraft: 5 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/fairchild-24r-40 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 46-40-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/46-40-01): Fuel Tank Selector Valve Placard · Fairchild Industries 24 C8, 24 C8A, 24 C8B and 29 more. Effective Dec 31, 1946 - [AD 47-50-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-50-09): Landing Gear Fittings · Fairchild Personal Planes Division, Fairchild Engine and 24R40 (Army UC-86), 24R40S, 24R46 and 14 more ## Registered aircraft (5) - [N232E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N232E): [Thomson Scott R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THOMSON%20SCOTT%20R), Street Somerset, S/N R40-425 - [N25329](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25329): [Hargreaves William A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HARGREAVES%20WILLIAM%20A), [Lovettsville, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Lovettsville), S/N R40-404 - [N25392](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25392): [Walker Joseph E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WALKER%20JOSEPH%20E), [Hoodsport, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Hoodsport), S/N R40-409 - [N47054](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N47054): [Elrod Brent W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ELROD%20BRENT%20W), [Cashion, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Cashion), built 1940, S/N R40-402 - [N48411](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N48411): [Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WESTERN%20ANTIQUE%20AEROPLANE%20%26%20AUTOMOBILE%20MUSEUM), [Hood River, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Hood%20River), built 1940, S/N 405 ## NTSB investigations (9) 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 GAA17CA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA295), May 21, 2017: Fairchild 24R (N25329), Catlett, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s selection of an unsuitable landing area, which resulted in the airplane impacting wheat stalks and a subsequent nose-over. - [NTSB ERA12CA415](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA415), Jun 8, 2012: Fairchild 24R-40 (N232E), Smyrna, TN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB NYC05LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA010), Oct 26, 2004: Fairchild 24R-40 (N28539), Custar, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with terrain. A factor was a crosswind. - [NTSB LAX04CA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA244), Jun 19, 2004: Fairchild 24R-40 (N232E), Lincoln, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain directional control and inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop and collision with the runway. - [NTSB LAX86LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA245), Jun 7, 1986: Fairchild 24R-40 (N28509), Marysville, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX83FVG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FVG01), Oct 4, 1982: Fairchild 24 (N28509), Marysville, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC66F0586](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66F0586), Mar 19, 1966: Fairchild R-24 (N47054), Red Hook, NY, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC65F0098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC65F0098), Apr 4, 1965: Fairchild 24R-40 (N232E), Winterport, ME, destroyed - [NTSB UNK64X2138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2138), Jun 5, 1964: Fairchild F24 (N28501), Egegik, AK, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (6) 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 20170521008919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170521008919A), May 21, 2017: Fairchild 24R-40 (N25329), Catlett, VA, Substantial damage. Pilot [privacy data omitted] departed a grass airfield with one passenger on board. He flew to another grass airfield where he joined the pattern and made an… - [Accident 20120608010829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120608010829A), Jun 8, 2012: Fairchild 24R-40 (N232E), Smyrna, TN, Substantial damage. [privacy data omitted] Operated aircraft N232E s/n R40-425 on 6/8/12 from mqy to mqy. At 1435 local time, aircraft landed hard on runway 32, and pilot lost… - [Accident 20041026029939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041026029939A), Oct 26, 2004: Frchld 24R40 (N28539), Custar, OH, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. (-23) Aircraft veered off the rwy to the right on Private airstrip under presumed attempt to take-off striking right wing tip on the ground followed by main… - [Accident 20040619011809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040619011809A), Jun 19, 2004: Frchld 24R40 (N232E), Lincoln, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot stated that he was trying to land in a full stall or three point landing. He had bought the plane the day before and had done only wheel landings… - [Accident 19860606022009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860606022009A), Jun 6, 1986: Frchld 24R40 (N28509), Marysville, CA, Substantial damage. The left wing failed in flight. The plane was safely landed in a melon field due partly pilot skill and composure. - [Accident 19821004051149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19821004051149A), Oct 4, 1982: Frchld 24R40 (N28509), Marysville, CA, Substantial damage. Lost directional control on the landing roll and ground looped. ## 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 SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc - [STC SA04776NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04776NY): The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained. HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc - [STC SA02428SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02428SE): Installation of an Air Stream Switch for an electric time recording device on non-pressurized aircraft. Henry F Rogers/David E Polley - [STC SA00478CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00478CH): Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc - [STC SA02283SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02283SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In Flight Data) CGR-30P. Electronics International Inc - [STC SA02402SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02402SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data) CGR-30C. Electronics International Inc - [STC SA00068SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00068SE): Installation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1). Electronics International Inc - [STC SA01988SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01988SE): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data) MVP-50P. Electronics International 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 SA8075SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA8075SW): Installation of fiberglass covering. (M-62 SERIES PT-19) (G-73 SCHWEIZER). Razorback Fabrics 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 SA5925NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5925NM): Installation of oil pressure/temperature instrument. Electronics International - [STC SA2-952](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2-952): Installation of fiberglass covering. Razorback Fabrics Inc. Lists 24R Series - [STC SA2242CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2242CE): Operation of airplane on unleaded auto gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index and leaded auto gasoline, 88 minimum antiknock index (RON+MON) /2 per ASTM Specification D-439. Intermixing with aviation gasoline also approved. Petersen Aviation Inc. Lists 24R Series - [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 SA4-863](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-863): Eonite covering of complete airplane. Lott William C. Lists 24R Series - [STC SA4-860](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-860): Ceconite 101 covering of wings. Cooper Engineering Corporation. Lists 24R Series - [STC SA4-985](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-985): Fiberglass covering on wings, ailerons, and fuselage. Glasco-Air Products. Lists 24R Series --- 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.