# Fairchild 24W-41A

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 3370620
- Manufacturer (registry): FAIRCHILD
- Model: 24W-41A
- 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: 18
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/fairchild-24w-41a

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
- [AD 47-21-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-21-03): Rudder Cable Turnbuckles · Fairchild Personal Planes Division, Fairchild Engine and 24R46, 24R46A (Army UC-61K), 24R46S and 3 more

## Registered aircraft (18)

- [N1276N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1276N): [Greek Housing Services Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GREEK%20HOUSING%20SERVICES%20CORP), [Port Matilda, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Port%20Matilda), S/N W-41A-371
- [N147AB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N147AB): [Engel Leland E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ENGEL%20LELAND%20E), [Avoca, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Avoca), built 1943, S/N W41A-511
- [N25183](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25183): [Smith Happy E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMITH%20HAPPY%20E), [Rogersville, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Rogersville), built 1940, S/N W40-107
- [N28522](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28522): [Lowe Anthony E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LOWE%20ANTHONY%20E), [Edina, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Edina), built 1940, S/N 136
- [N28525](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28525): [Barrett Brian W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BARRETT%20BRIAN%20W), [Bellevue, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Bellevue), built 1940, S/N W40-134
- [N28690](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28690): [Fortin Russell J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FORTIN%20RUSSELL%20J), [Linden, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Linden), S/N W41A-111
- [N28691](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28691): [Whelan Thomas M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WHELAN%20THOMAS%20M), [Bethlehem, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Bethlehem), built 1941, S/N W41A-201
- [N29009](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N29009): [Mclean Diane A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCLEAN%20DIANE%20A), [Weirsdale, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Weirsdale), built 1941, S/N W41110
- [N295Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N295Y): [Wegmueller Daniel E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WEGMUELLER%20DANIEL%20E), [Monroe, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Monroe), built 1940, S/N W40-102
- [N37161](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N37161): [Museum Of Flight Foundation](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MUSEUM%20OF%20FLIGHT%20FOUNDATION), [Seattle, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Seattle), built 1941, S/N W41A-206
- [N46499](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N46499): [Flying L Aircraft Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLYING%20L%20AIRCRAFT%20INC), [Fort Denaud, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Fort%20Denaud), built 1943, S/N W41A-577
- [N47590](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N47590): [Nurge Richard J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NURGE%20RICHARD%20J), [Gilroy, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Gilroy), S/N W41A509
- [N48320](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N48320): [Schmidt Aaron B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHMIDT%20AARON%20B), [Auburn, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Auburn), S/N W41A-510
- [N49547](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N49547): [Rice James L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RICE%20JAMES%20L), [Mc Kinney, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Mc%20Kinney), built 1943, S/N 578
- [N52427](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N52427): [Hagerstown Aviation Museum Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAGERSTOWN%20AVIATION%20MUSEUM%20INC), [Hagerstown, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Hagerstown), S/N W41A-652
- [N57924](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N57924): [Penrose Michael M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PENROSE%20MICHAEL%20M), [Ketchum, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Ketchum), built 1945, S/N W41A798
- [N58180](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N58180): [Easy Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EASY%20AIR%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1944, S/N W41A-800
- [N66143](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N66143): [Rozzell Scott E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROZZELL%20SCOTT%20E), [Houston, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Houston), built 1941, S/N W41A240

## NTSB investigations (10)

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 SEA05CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA030), Dec 24, 2004: Fairchild 24W-41A (N28525), Wenatchee, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A frozen brake was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC76DNA15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76DNA15), Sep 7, 1975: Fairchild 24 (N46257), Norfolk, MA, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI75FEP53](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75FEP53), May 18, 1975: Fairchild 24W-41 (N28504), Union Grove, WI, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN70F0160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN70F0160), Nov 16, 1969: Fairchild 24W (N28686), Colo.Spgs, CO, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA68D0277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA68D0277), Mar 30, 1968: Fairchild 24W (N1276N), Ocean Shores, WA, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX68F0359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX68F0359), Jan 6, 1968: Fairchild 24W9 (N49321), Hntngtn Bch, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA67A0002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA67A0002), Jul 5, 1966: Fairchild 24W (N3777C), Banner Elk, NC, destroyed, 4 fatal
- [NTSB LAX66D0185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX66D0185), Oct 23, 1965: Fairchild 24 (N49321), Chino, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK65X1261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X1261), Jan 9, 1965: Fairchild 24W41A (N25183), Norwood, MA, substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X1185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1185), Apr 5, 1964: Fairchild 24W (N58180), Bellaire, MI, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (5)

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 20041223033459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041223033459A), Dec 23, 2004: Frchld 24W41A (N28525), Wenatchee, WA, Minor damage. (-23) The pilot [privacy data omitted] received 1 hour of instruction from the previous owner. Then ferried the aircraft to Wenatchee, WA. The pilot [privacy…
- [Incident 19821010068989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19821010068989I), Oct 10, 1982: Frchld 24W9 (N28522), Lyons, OH, Minor damage. Engine lost power on local flight emergency landed near airport. #5 cylinder exhaust valve failed.
- [Incident 19800913070579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800913070579I), Sep 13, 1980: Frchld 24C8 (N28691), Gallup, NM, Minor damage. Pilot lost directional control on landing.
- [Accident 19750907027559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750907027559A), Sep 7, 1975: Frchld 24W41A (N46257), Norfolk, MA, Substantial damage
- [Accident 19750518015239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750518015239A), May 18, 1975: Frchld 24W41A (N28504), Union Grove, WI, Substantial damage. Fuel tank vents clogged which prevented gravity flow of the fuel from the tanks to the engine.

## Service difficulty reports (1)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR TIPR200705001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TIPR200705001), Jul 11, 2007: STRINGER. CORRODED. DEFECT CORROSION ALONG STRINGER 38L, BS 412 TO 434 UNDER DOME SEALANT. SPLICED IN STRINGER SECTION IAW SRM.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (25)

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 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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