Convair C-131F
6 Convair C-131F aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1955–1956.
- Registered today
- 6
- Years built
- 1955–1956
- Seats
- 54
- Engines
- 2 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Convair C-131F 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.
Watch new ADs for the Convair C-131F
One email when a new AD may apply to this model. Stop any time.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 1
- Destroyed
- 0
- Substantial damage
- 1
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Convair C-131F airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Convair C-131F aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Jan 17, 2011Substantial damage · none injuries · Charlotte AmalieN8277Q
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19954 reports on Convair C-131F airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- augmentor tube1
- engine1
- oil system1
- pressure switch1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1955 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 2 | |
| Unknown | 3 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Convair C-131F airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 1 NTSB event since 1982 involve Convair C-131F airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 4 service difficulty reports on Convair C-131F 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.
Type data
FAA aircraft reference file- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing multi engine
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Not Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- 20,000 and over lb