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Fairchild 24W-40

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 3370608

Manufacturer (registry)
FAIRCHILD
Model
24W-40
Registry code
3370608
Registered
15 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
4
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
102 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA-707
Holder
Fairchild Personal Planes Division Fairchild Engine and Airplane Corp.

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 24

1940Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 2

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

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Registered aircraft · 15

N22036Miller David J · Fernandina Beach, FLBuilt 1940 · S/N W40-105N25185Bruggeman Steven S · Shoreview, MNBuilt 1940 · S/N 108N25323Zechini Marcus Kenneth · White Post, VAS/N W40-111N25327Neal Sean Edward · Freehold, NYBuilt 1950 · S/N W40-113N28517Port Townsend Aero Museum · Port Townsend, WAS/N W40-129N28521Carey Richard L · Hagerstown, INBuilt 1940 · S/N W40-135N28533Shelly Mark P · Buckley, WABuilt 1940 · S/N W40-140N28636Natoli Nathaniel T · Rutland, VTBuilt 1940 · S/N W40-151N28640Bormuth Alan R · Morganton, NCBuilt 1940 · S/N W40-160N28642Van Buren Karen A · Mchenry, ILS/N W40-162N28648Lombardi Andrew J · Santa Paula, CAS/N W40-148N28685Dienst Lon C · Poplar Grove, ILS/N W-40-168N29010Gonzales Donald M · Columbia Station, OHBuilt 1940 · S/N W40-174N404Bertrand Jeff J · Willow, AKBuilt 1940 · S/N 172N9402HSchulert Philip J · Lebanon, TNBuilt 1940 · S/N W40132
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NTSB investigations · 6

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 2 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB CHI95LA333Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFairchild FA-24 · Blountsville, INpartial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's improper in-flight planing/decision. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's misuse of flaps, and his encounter with high obstruction during the forced landing.Sep 25, 1995 · N22036 · DestroyedNTSB SEA92LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFairchild 24W-40 · Toledo, WAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions resulting in failure to maintain directional control. A factor contributing to the accident was crosswinds.May 7, 1992 · N28517 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI76AC053Accident · 3 fatalClosedFairchild 24W-40 · Albany, INMar 9, 1976 · N25388 · DestroyedNTSB IAD70A0023Accident · 4 fatalClosedFairchild 24 · Pomfret, MDSep 28, 1969 · N46340 · DestroyedNTSB CHI68F0505Accident · No injuriesClosedFairchild 24 · Geneva, OHOct 29, 1967 · N28645 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX66F0167Accident · No injuriesClosedFairchild 24 · Santa Paula, CADec 4, 1965 · N25327 · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 6

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Incident 20040719016389IFrchld 24W40 · Casa Grande, AZ(-23) On July 19, 2004, at approximately 0900 local, Mr. Michael still was pilot-in-command of N28648, a fairchild 24W-40, and performing touch and go landings at Casa Grande Municipal Airport (cgz) for currency. On the second approach and landing, upon…Jul 19, 2004 · N28648 · Minor damageAccident 19950925030149AFrchld 24W40 · Blountsville, INLost partial power. Turned back to departure airport. Too high began go around full flaps. Stalled. No anomalies. (-23) no narrative.Sep 25, 1995 · N22036 · DestroyedIncident 19950604016559IFrchld 24W9 · Mariposa, CANarrative: on June 4, 1995 a fairchild 24, N25327 had departed Mariposa-yosemite airport (068) at about 1000 PDT enroute to fresno air terminal (fat). The engine ran rough and would not produce power about 10 minutes after departing Mariposa. The pilot…Jun 4, 1995 · N25327 · Minor damageAccident 19920507014809AFrchld 24W40 · Toledo, WAWeathered vaned into crosswind on landing causing left wing to hit ground. 24W40 has large flat fuselage sides.May 7, 1992 · N28517 · Substantial damageIncident 19830527028789IFrchld 24W40 · Watsonville, CARight main gear dropped into a hole hidden by tall grass as pilot taxied between taxiways. Gear collapsed aft.May 27, 1983 · N28645 · Minor damageAccident 19760309010579AFrchld 24W40 · Albany, INMedical certificate expired aug 31,1973. No record of current certified maintenance.Mar 9, 1976 · N25388 · Destroyed · 2 fatal
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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.

STCs that may be installed · 26

Approved for this model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.

STC SA04652CHTo allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specificationSwift Fuels LLCSTC SA01757WITo allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuelSwift Fuels LLCSTC SA03898NYInstallation and maintenance of ORATEX covering and coating materialAircraft Design & Certification Ltd
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