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Convair 440

5 Convair 440 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1956–1958.

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Registered today
5
Years built
1956–1958
Seats
54
Engines
2 · Turbo-prop

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

0 ADs match the Convair 440 airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.

AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

Accident history

NTSB since 1982
NTSB events
15
Destroyed
3
Substantial damage
9
Minor damage
2
No damage
0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Convair 440 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Convair 440 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

  • Sep 11, 2019Destroyed · fatal injuries · Monclova, OHN24DR
  • May 11, 2012Substantial damage · none injuries · Ciudad De GuatemalaN171FL
  • Sep 22, 2005Minor damage · none injuries · Kenosha, WIN181FL
  • Dec 4, 2004Substantial damage · none injuries · Mcallen, TXN161FL
  • Jul 12, 2004Substantial damage · fatal injuries · Beef IslandN4826C

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

122 reports on Convair 440 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Most reported parts

  1. skin28
  2. stringer7
  3. light5
  4. angle4
  5. fire loop4

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19563
19581
Unknown1

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
MI4
MO1

Buyer checklist

No ADs published since 1998 match the Convair 440 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 15 NTSB events since 1982 involve Convair 440 airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 122 service difficulty reports on Convair 440 airframes since 1995. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.

  • Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
  • Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
  • Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
  • Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
  • Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
See the registered Convair 440 aircraft

Type data

FAA aircraft reference file
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Max takeoff weight
20,000 and over lb
Cruising speed
234 mph

440 aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N136CA—Saint Louis, MOApr 2, 2002
N171FL1956Waterford, MIDec 13, 1994
N181FL1956Waterford, MIJun 9, 1995
N361FL1956Waterford, MIFeb 16, 2007
N991FL1958Waterford, MIJun 7, 2007

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