# Fairchild 24W-40

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 3370608
- Manufacturer (registry): FAIRCHILD
- Model: 24W-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-707](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-707) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Fairchild Personal Planes Division Fairchild Engine and Airplane Corp.
- Registered aircraft: 15
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/fairchild-24w-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 (15)

- [N22036](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22036): [Miller David J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MILLER%20DAVID%20J), [Fernandina Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Fernandina%20Beach), built 1940, S/N W40-105
- [N25185](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25185): [Bruggeman Steven S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRUGGEMAN%20STEVEN%20S), [Shoreview, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Shoreview), built 1940, S/N 108
- [N25323](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25323): [Zechini Marcus Kenneth](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ZECHINI%20MARCUS%20KENNETH), [White Post, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/White%20Post), S/N W40-111
- [N25327](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25327): [Neal Sean Edward](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEAL%20SEAN%20EDWARD), [Freehold, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Freehold), built 1950, S/N W40-113
- [N28517](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28517): [Port Townsend Aero Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PORT%20TOWNSEND%20AERO%20MUSEUM), [Port Townsend, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Port%20Townsend), S/N W40-129
- [N28521](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28521): [Carey Richard L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAREY%20RICHARD%20L), [Hagerstown, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Hagerstown), built 1940, S/N W40-135
- [N28533](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28533): [Shelly Mark P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHELLY%20MARK%20P), [Buckley, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Buckley), built 1940, S/N W40-140
- [N28636](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28636): [Natoli Nathaniel T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NATOLI%20NATHANIEL%20T), [Rutland, VT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VT/Rutland), built 1940, S/N W40-151
- [N28640](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28640): [Bormuth Alan R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BORMUTH%20ALAN%20R), [Morganton, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Morganton), built 1940, S/N W40-160
- [N28642](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28642): [Van Buren Karen A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VAN%20BUREN%20KAREN%20A), [Mchenry, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Mchenry), S/N W40-162
- [N28648](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28648): [Lombardi Andrew J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LOMBARDI%20ANDREW%20J), [Santa Paula, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Santa%20Paula), S/N W40-148
- [N28685](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28685): [Dienst Lon C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DIENST%20LON%20C), [Poplar Grove, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Poplar%20Grove), S/N W-40-168
- [N29010](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N29010): [Gonzales Donald M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GONZALES%20DONALD%20M), [Columbia Station, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Columbia%20Station), built 1940, S/N W40-174
- [N404](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N404): [Bertrand Jeff J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BERTRAND%20JEFF%20J), [Willow, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Willow), built 1940, S/N 172
- [N9402H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9402H): [Schulert Philip J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHULERT%20PHILIP%20J), [Lebanon, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Lebanon), built 1940, S/N W40132

## NTSB investigations (6)

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 CHI95LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA333), Sep 25, 1995: Fairchild FA-24 (N22036), Blountsville, IN, destroyed. Probable cause: partial 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…
- [NTSB SEA92LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA094), May 7, 1992: Fairchild 24W-40 (N28517), Toledo, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS RESULTING IN FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. A FACTOR CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS CROSSWINDS.
- [NTSB CHI76AC053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76AC053), Mar 9, 1976: Fairchild 24W-40 (N25388), Albany, IN, destroyed, 3 fatal
- [NTSB IAD70A0023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD70A0023), Sep 28, 1969: Fairchild 24 (N46340), Pomfret, MD, destroyed, 4 fatal
- [NTSB CHI68F0505](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68F0505), Oct 29, 1967: Fairchild 24 (N28645), Geneva, OH, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX66F0167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX66F0167), Dec 4, 1965: Fairchild 24 (N25327), Santa Paula, CA, 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.

- [Incident 20040719016389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040719016389I), Jul 19, 2004: Frchld 24W40 (N28648), Casa Grande, AZ, Minor damage. (-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…
- [Accident 19950925030149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950925030149A), Sep 25, 1995: Frchld 24W40 (N22036), Blountsville, IN, Destroyed. Lost partial power. Turned back to departure airport. Too high began go around full flaps. Stalled. No anomalies. (-23) no narrative.
- [Incident 19950604016559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950604016559I), Jun 4, 1995: Frchld 24W9 (N25327), Mariposa, CA, Minor damage. Narrative: 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…
- [Accident 19920507014809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920507014809A), May 7, 1992: Frchld 24W40 (N28517), Toledo, WA, Substantial damage. Weathered vaned into crosswind on landing causing left wing to hit ground. 24W40 has large flat fuselage sides.
- [Incident 19830527028789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830527028789I), May 27, 1983: Frchld 24W40 (N28645), Watsonville, CA, Minor damage. Right main gear dropped into a hole hidden by tall grass as pilot taxied between taxiways. Gear collapsed aft.
- [Accident 19760309010579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760309010579A), Mar 9, 1976: Frchld 24W40 (N25388), Albany, IN, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Medical certificate expired aug 31,1973. No record of current certified maintenance.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (26)

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 SA01757WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01757WI): To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA03898NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03898NY): Installation and maintenance of ORATEX covering and coating material. Aircraft Design & Certification Ltd
- [STC SA04568CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04568CH): Installation of the uAvionix tailBeaconX, a tail mounted position light with integrated Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Out and 1090MHz Mode-S transponder functionality. uAvionix Corporation
- [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 SA4-45](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-45): Engine mount for Continental W670 engine. Robert West
- [STC SA00410BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00410BO): Installation of an AV-30-C Multi-Mode Indicator. uAvionix Corporation
- [STC SA01831WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01831WI): To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Petersen Aviation Inc
- [STC SA01406NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01406NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K017 on single and multi-engine fixed light aircraft and rotary wing. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [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 SA00068LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00068LA): Installation of tail wheel adapter ring. R-R-R-Russ Aircraft
- [STC SA2243CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2243CE): Operation of airplane on unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index and leaded automotive, 88 minimum antiknock index (RON+MON) /2 per ASTM Specification D-439. Intermixing with aviation gasoline also approved. Petersen Aviation Inc. Lists 24W Series
- [STC SA4-1210](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-1210): Installation of Eonnex cover on aircraft surfaces. Ceconite, Inc
- [STC SA291NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA291NW): Installation of a Jacobs R-755-9 engine and a Hamilton Standard 2B20/6135-15 propeller. Coriell, Kenneth
- [STC SA4-863](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-863): Eonite covering of complete airplane. Lott William C. Lists 24W Series
- [STC SA4-42](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-42): Engine mount for Jacobs R-755 engine. Serv-Aero Engr Inc. Lists 24W Series
- [STC SA4-985](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-985): Fiberglass covering on wings, ailerons, and fuselage. Glasco-Air Products. Lists 24W Series
- [STC SA001410BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA001410BO) (historical): Installation of an AV-30-C Multi-Mode Indicator. uAvionix Corporation

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