# General Dynamics 240-27

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 3790227
- Manufacturer (registry): GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP.
- Model: 240-27
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 2 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 42
- Weight class: 20,000 lb and over
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/general-dynamics-240-27

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.

None matched.

## Registered aircraft

None registered with this model now.

## NTSB investigations (2)

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 ATL97LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA047), Mar 7, 1997: Convair 240-27 (N357T), Hampton, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: a partial loss of power on one engine for undetermined reason(s), and the pilot's failure to follow aircraft emergency procedures. A factor was inadequate transition/upgrade training.
- [NTSB DCA85AA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA85AA023), Jun 19, 1985: General Dynamics 240-27 (N155PA), West Trenton, NJ, destroyed

## FAA accident and incident reports (4)

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 19971218042829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971218042829I), Dec 18, 1997: Cvac 24027 (N147JR), San Juan, Puerto Rico, Minor damage. Narrative: while repositioning aircraft on the parking ramp, pilot reported loss of steering and braking. Both aircraft collided and N921FE suffered damage to…
- [Accident 19970307002579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970307002579A), Mar 7, 1997: Cvac 24027 (N357T), Hampton, GA, No damage. Aircraft had one engine feathered, landed in a field. (-23)aircraft departed griffin airport VFR to augusoh on climbout the right engine began to overheat.…
- [Incident 19841017069199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841017069199I), Oct 17, 1984: Cvac 24027 (N155PA), Detroit, MT, Minor damage. On previous takeoff axle retaining bolt head sheared allowing right nose wheel assembly to fall off.
- [Incident 19840124011609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840124011609I), Jan 24, 1984: Cvac 24027 (N155PA), Syracuse, NY. Left main gear would not extend. Blew gear down under emergency system. Landed safely. Cause undetermined.

## Service difficulty reports (3)

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

- [SDR JRA2002F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JRA2002F00001), Jul 12, 2001: BEAM. CRACKED. A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED IN THE NOSE GEAR WHEEL WELL BEAM ANGLE IN THE PROCESS OF PERFORMING A PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION ON THE AIRCRAFT.
- [SDR 2001F00224](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001F00224), Jul 12, 2001: ANGLE. CRACKED. A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED IN THE NOSE GEAR WHEEL WELL BEAM ANGLE IN THE PROCESS OF PERFORMING A PREFLIGHT INSPECTION ON THE AIRCRAFT. REPAIRS ARE TO BE AFFECTED IA
- [SDR 2001F00223](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001F00223), Jul 12, 2001: ANGLE. CRACKED. A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED IN THE NOSE GEAR WHEEL WELL BEAM ANGLE IN THE PROCESS OF PERFORMING A PREFLIGHT INSPECTION ON THE AIRCRAFT. REPAIRS ARE TO BE AFFECTED IA

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Convair 240-27](https://openairdocs.org/model/convair-240-27): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 2422642

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