Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 3371630

Manufacturer (registry)
FAIRCHILD(HOWARD)
Model
M-62C(PT-23A)
Registry code
3371630
Registered
32 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
2
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
97 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA-724
Holder
Fairchild Hiller Corporation

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 · 66

1941Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 66 aircraft
19412
19429
194338
19445
19453
19463
19501
19564
19761

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 7

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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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT d.ad_number, d.status, d.subject, d.effective_date
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3371630'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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Registered aircraft · 32

See all 32 registered aircraft
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3371630')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 24

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

See all 24 investigations
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('3371630')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 12

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

Accident 20180528006249AFairchild M-62C(PT-23A) · Wichita, KSAircraft departed Westport Airport (71K) for local flights, during final approach at 71K the aircraft lost engine power and landed approximately 1/8 mile short of runway 17/35. The aircraft struck a pole, the right wing was sheared off outboard of the right…May 28, 2018 · N64176 · Substantial damageAccident 20140522012219AFairchild M-62C(PT-23A) · Petersburg, VAAirplane experienced a hard landing during gusty winds on approach and landing.May 22, 2014 · N60418 · Substantial damageAccident 20000712043489AFrchld M62C · East Carthage, NY(-23) Pilot was attempting take-off from grass strip into wind in northerly direction. Following normal run-up, began take off roll, when aircraft became airborne it was clear that the aircraft could not maintain proper airspeed to clear trees at north end of…Jul 12, 2000 · N58741 · Substantial damageIncident 19880615040829IFrchld M62C · Waukesha, WIEngine running rough. Pilot made an emergency landing in a field. Found a broken connecting rod.Jun 15, 1988 · N37425Accident 19880306049859AFrchld M62C · Arlington, TXEngine failed en route over congested area. Nosed over landing in a soccer field. Engine cylinder disinigrated.Mar 6, 1988 · N63739 · Substantial damageAccident 19870816050569AFrchld M62C · Denver, COLost power on climbout. Settled back to the ground. Struck a dirt embankment. Came to rest inverted.Aug 16, 1987 · N64038 · DestroyedAccident 19850110002239AFrchld M62C · Ballico, CALost engine power during cruise. Struck trees during landing in orchard. Fuel line aft of wobble pump broken.Jan 10, 1985 · N68444 · Substantial damageAccident 19800702034929AFrchld M62C · Plano, TXStalled aircraft during nose high steep turn to downwind leg after takeoff. Air temperature 107 degrees.Jul 2, 1980 · N2300M · DestroyedIncident 19780702048199IFrchld M62C · Stormville, NYPilot lost directional control on landing rollout. The right main landing gear weld assembly failed due to corrosionJul 2, 1978 · N63818 · Minor damageAccident 19770213002329AFrchld M62C · Houston, TXAcft touched down short of rwy. Plt failed to switch tanks prior to lndg.Feb 13, 1977 · N54375 · Substantial damageAccident 19750802025879AFrchld M62C · Adelanto, CAPlt switched tanks too late. Released glider ok. Lnd in sand dune.Aug 2, 1975 · N63820 · Substantial damageAccident 19730803021519AFrchld M62C · Garden City, KSProp was not located,exam of eng crankshaft spline revealed no abnormalities.Aug 3, 1973 · N57606 · Substantial damage
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3371630')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports · 1

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'M62C'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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STCs that may be installed · 30

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.

See all 30 STCs
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT s.stc_number, s.description, s.holder, s.status, s.status_date, m.matched_model
  FROM (
    SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model
    FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_stc.parquet'
    WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3371630')
    GROUP BY stc_number
  ) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number)
  ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.status_date DESC, s.stc_number"

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PMA parts · 16

Current parts manufacturer approvals (PMA): parts the FAA has approved companies to make as replacements or modifications. Each record lists its models as free text; OpenAirDocs matched them to this model on its data sheet, so check the FAA record before relying on it. Newest first.

See all 16 PMA parts
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT drs_guid, part_number, part_name, holder, pma_number, replaces_part, supplement_date, tcds_models
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_type_certificate_pma.parquet'
  WHERE tcds_number IN ('A-724')
    AND len(list_intersect(tcds_models, ['M-62C'])) > 0
  ORDER BY supplement_date DESC, drs_guid DESC"

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The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT m.code, m.manufacturer, m.model, count(g.n_number) AS aircraft
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model.parquet' m LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet' g ON g.aircraft_model_code = m.code
  WHERE m.match_key = 'M62C' AND m.code NOT IN ('3371630')
  GROUP BY ALL
  ORDER BY aircraft DESC
  LIMIT 12"

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