Type Record · As of May 3, 2026
CONVAIR 340
Fixed Wing Multi Engine · ALLISON 501-D13 SER
Registered
7
Year Range
1953–1956
NTSB Events
0
Airworthiness Directives
14
Aircraft Resources
01 / Distribution
Where the fleet lives and was built
Counts of currently-registered CONVAIR 340 aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.
By State (top 10)
- MI 100.0% 7
By Decade of Manufacture
- 1950s 100.0% 7
02 / NTSB Records
Events involving CONVAIR 340 aircraft
No NTSB-recorded events match CONVAIR 340 in the indexed corpus.
02c / Academic Research
Scholarly work mentioning CONVAIR 340
Papers and reports across NASA, NTSB, FAA CAMI, AOPA ASI, Embry-Riddle, arXiv, and the broader academic graph that mention this airframe. Title or keyword match — drill into each for full abstract + author list + PDF link.
- NTSB Aircraft Accident Reports 2010 · Accident report
Loss of Control on Approach — Colgan Air Flight 3407
Colgan Air 3407 / Continental Connection (Q400) Buffalo NY, February 12, 2009 — 50 fatalities. Definitive investigation of the Colgan 3407 stall-stick-pusher crash on approach to Buffalo.
- arXiv 2026 · arXiv preprint
A Miniaturized Broadband 1-Bit Coding Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface for NLOS UE Localization and Uplink Communication
In this paper, a broadband 1-bit coding metasurface-based reconfigurable intelligent surface (RIS) is presented. The unit cell of the metasurface consists of a wide dipole modified with interdigital c…
- SKYbrary (Eurocontrol) 2024 · SKYbrary article
Loss of Control In-Flight (LOC-I) — SKYbrary Knowledge Base
SKYbrary comprehensive knowledge-base entry on Loss of Control In-Flight — definitions, contributing factors, accident case studies (Air France 447, Colgan 3407), and prevention strategies.
- SKYbrary (Eurocontrol) 2023 · SKYbrary article
Pilot Fatigue — SKYbrary Knowledge Base
SKYbrary pilot fatigue review — circadian biology, biomathematical models (SAFE/FAID), commuting impacts, regulatory frameworks (FAR 117 + EU 83/2014).
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2020 · Journal article (IJAAA)
Factors influencing the emergence of suborbital space tourism
Suborbital space tourism is becoming a reality. The suborbital space industry is predicted to grow from $340 billion to $1 trillion over the next 20 years.
- NASA NTRS 2019 · Conference Paper
Simulation Modeling Requirements for Loss-of-Control Accident Prevention of Turboprop Transport Aircraft
In-flight loss of control remains the leading contributor to aviation accident fatalities, with stall upsets being the leading causal factor. The February 12, 2009.
Browse the full corpus — academia portal ↗
03 / Airworthiness Directives
FAA directives applicable to CONVAIR 340
14 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 14.
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Apr 25, 2013
Airworthiness Directives; Kelowna Flightcraft R & D Ltd. Airplanes
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Tracor (Convair) Model 340 and 440 airplanes and certain Military Model C-131B, C-131D, C-131E, and C131F/R4Y-1 airplanes. This AD requires repetitive inspections of the lower skin of the wings for cracking around the inboard side of the wing station (WS)…
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May 21, 2010
Airworthiness Directives; Dowty Propellers R175/4-30-4/13; R175/4-30-4/13e; R184/4-30-4/50; R193/4-30-4/50; R193/4-30-4/61; R193/4-30-4/64; R193/4-30-4/65; R193/4-30-4/66; R.209/4-40-4.5/2; R212/4-30-4/22; R.245/4-40-4.5/13; R257/4-30-4/60; and R.259/4-40-4.5/17 Model Propellers
The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for the Dowty Propellers, propeller models listed above. That AD currently requires, for all Dowty Rotol propellers, visual inspections for seizure and for cadmium plating of the blade pitch change operating links and eyebolt fork assemblies. That AD also…
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Aug 29, 2008
Airworthiness Directives; Dowty Propellers R175/4-30; R184/4-30-4; R193/4-30-4; R.209/4-40-4.5; R212/4-30-4; R.245/4-40-4.5; R251/4-30-4; R257/4-30-4; and R.259/4-40-4.5 Model Propellers
The FAA proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for all Dowty Rotol propellers. That AD currently requires, for all Dowty Rotol propellers, visual inspections for seizure and for cadmium plating of the blade pitch change operating links and eyebolt fork assemblies. That AD also requires replacem…
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Dec 19, 2006
Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Corporation 501-D Series Turboprop Engines
The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Rolls-Royce Corporation (RRC) 501-D series turboprop engines. That AD requires removal from service of certain turbine rotor components at reduced life limits. This AD requires the same actions but adds two new life limits. This AD results from RRC re…
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Feb 22, 2006
Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Corporation (Formerly Allison Engine Company) 501-D Series Turboprop Engines
The FAA proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Rolls-Royce Corporation (formerly Allison Engine Company) (RRC) 501-D series turboprop engines. That AD currently requires removal from service of certain turbine rotor components at reduced life limits. This proposed AD would require the same…
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Apr 2, 2003
Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Corporation (Formerly Allison Engine Company) 501-D Series Turboprop Engines
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), that is applicable to Rolls-Royce Corporation (formerly Allison Engine Company) 501-D series turboprop engines. This amendment requires removal from service of certain turbine rotor components at reduced life limits. This amendment is prompted by the result of…
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Oct 18, 2002
Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Corporation (formerly Allison Engine Company) 501-D Series Turboprop Engines
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to Rolls-Royce Corporation (formerly Allison Engine Company) 501-D series turboprop engines. This proposal would require removal from service of certain turbine rotor components at reduced life limits. Thi…
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Apr 14, 1998
Airworthiness Directives; Turbo-Propeller Powered General Dynamics (Convair) Model 240, 340, and 440 Series Airplanes
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to various turbo-propeller powered General Dynamics (Convair) Model 240, 340, and 440 series airplanes, that requires revising the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to modify the limitation that prohibits positioning the power levers below the flight idle…
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Jul 9, 1997
Airworthiness Directives; Turbo-Propeller Powered General Dynamics (Convair) Model 240, 340, and 440 Series Airplanes
This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to various turbo-propeller powered General Dynamics (Convair) Model 240, 340, and 440 series airplanes. This proposal would require revising the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to modify the limitation that prohibits positioning…
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Jun 5, 1996
Airworthiness Directives; Allied Signal Commercial Avionics Systems CAS-81 Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance Systems (TCAS) as Installed In, But Not Limited To, Various Transport Category Airplanes
This document proposes to revise an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to various transport category airplanes equipped with Allied Signal Commercial Avionics Systems CAS-81 TCAS. That AD currently requires a revision to the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to provide the flightcrew with procedures to cycle…
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Jun 16, 1995
Airworthiness Directives; General Dynamics (Convair) Model 240 Series Airplanes, Including Model T-29 (Military) Airplanes; Model 340 and 440 Series Airplanes; and Model C-131 (Military) Airplanes; Including Those Modified for Turbo-Propeller Power
This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to various General Dynamics (Convair) airplanes. This proposal would require revising the Airplane Flight Manual to require that the flight crew limit the flap settings during certain icing conditions and air temperatures. Thi…
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May 2, 1995
Airworthiness Directives; Transport Category Airplanes
This amendment revises an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to all transport category airplanes. The existing AD currently requires installation of placards prohibiting smoking in the lavatory and disposal of cigarettes in the [[Page 21430]] lavatory waste receptacles; establishment of a procedu…
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Nov 1, 1994
Airworthiness Directives; Transport Category Airplanes
This document proposes to revise an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to all transport category airplanes. The existing AD currently requires installation of placards prohibiting smoking in the lavatory and disposal of cigarettes in the lavatory waste receptacles; establishment of a procedure to…
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Jan 5, 1994
Airworthiness Directives: Allied Signal Aerospace Company, Air Transport Avionics (Formerly Bendix/King Air Transport Avionics Division) Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System II Processors
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain Allied Signal Aerospace Company, Air Transport Avionics (Allied Signal) Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) II processors that are installed on aircraft. This action requires replacing the existing TCAS II processor with a…
04 / Type Certificate Data Sheets
FAA TCDS for CONVAIR 340
The TCDS is the legal certification document — weight limits, performance, equipment, AD compliance times, operating limitations. 1 match in the FAA catalog.
- 6A6 Historical Rev 11 · 09/25/1997
Tracor Flight Systems Inc.
Models: 440, 340, Military C-131F/R4Y-1, Military C-131B + 2 more
07 / PMA replacement parts
FAA-approved replacement parts for CONVAIR 340
24 parts on file from the FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval database. Each is a non-OEM part the FAA has authorized for use as a replacement on this aircraft type.
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Parts Listed in, Dwg. 2345 and Dwg. 2346#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/34F6F272DE2077CE862582860052223D.0001##
Fuel Jettison System
ROGERSON AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT GROUP replaces Modification, Part
PMA holder → -
H13035#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/3747DB6D987C93DA86257BBF0062D276.0001##
Discharge Valve
HRD Aerosystems Inc replaces 13035
PMA holder → -
H13035#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/D8CD9409FBAAD09E86257C4700712013.0001##
Discharge Valve
HRD Aerosystems Inc replaces 13035
PMA holder → -
PTA12-000#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/08A73A0A2F006F09862579A50061AE5E.0001##
POTS Telephone Adapter
Wulfsberg Electronics Division replaces PTA12-000
PMA holder → -
PTA12-100#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/77BCBF8BC9DBADE3862579A50061AED9.0001##
POTS Telephone Adapter with Display
Wulfsberg Electronics Division replaces PTA12-100
PMA holder → -
PTA12-000#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/0850994E8B55CECB862579A50061ADD6.0001##
POTS Telephone Adapter
Wulfsberg Electronics Division replaces PTA12-000
PMA holder → -
PTA12-000#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/EAC24F68548DD7EB862575A700688B46.0001##
POTS Telephone Adapter
Wulfsberg Electronics Division replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
AC-P2689777#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID116862158120220922143001.0001##
Assembly, Diaphragm
Airmotive Components LLC North Fabrication Shop replaces 2630375, 399176
PMA holder → -
AC- P2689771#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID181379907220220922143025.0001##
Diaphragm Assembly, Carburetor Front
Airmotive Components LLC North Fabrication Shop replaces 2689771, 399311
PMA holder → -
AC-P2642722#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID119637294920220922143014.0001##
Diaphragm, Balance
Airmotive Components LLC North Fabrication Shop replaces 2642722, 365843, 394354
PMA holder → -
AC-P366364#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID113893698420220922143007.0001##
Assembly, Diaphragm
Airmotive Components LLC North Fabrication Shop replaces 366394
PMA holder → -
AC-P2689776#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID132534806420220922143037.0001##
Diaphragm
Airmotive Components LLC North Fabrication Shop replaces 2630374, 2689776, 399177
PMA holder → -
AC-2542369#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID155207418920220922143022.0001##
Diaphragm Assembly, Carburetor Front
Airmotive Components LLC North Fabrication Shop replaces 2542369, 399309
PMA holder → -
AC-P394956#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID198876960020220922143010.0001##
Diaphragm, Poppet Valve
Airmotive Components LLC North Fabrication Shop replaces 394956
PMA holder → -
AC- P2642716#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID155793137120220922143027.0001##
Diaphragm
Airmotive Components LLC North Fabrication Shop replaces 366999, 396719
PMA holder → -
P4-01-0011-120#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID157169069020220311103859.0001##
Power Unit, BAS-10
Astronics - LSI replaces P4-01-0011-120
PMA holder → -
P2-01-0035-030#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID140877043020220311103904.0001##
Lamp Harness Assembly, THS
Astronics - LSI replaces P2-01-0035-030
PMA holder → -
P4-01-0011-110#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID106801961420220311103854.0001##
Power Unit, BAS-10
Astronics - LSI replaces P4-01-0011-110
PMA holder → -
PTA12-100#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B05FB28A24BCFF78862575A700688C76.0001##
POTS Telephone Adapter with Display
Wulfsberg Electronics Division replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
PTA12-300#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B7D4631C031229A9862575A700688CC2.0001##
POTS Telephone Adapter with NVIS B Display
Wulfsberg Electronics Division replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
020331-101-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/906C799138FBC9DF86257620005F0501.0001##
Installation, Cockpit Door
VT Volant Aerospace, LLC replaces 020331-101-1
PMA holder → -
020331-101-3#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/D7AF4E6799FE4E3886257620005F0523.0001##
Installation, Cockpit Door
VT Volant Aerospace, LLC replaces 020331-101-3
PMA holder → -
JD2360-10#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/9E58312E62D8EF8F862571EE004D4AF6.0001##
Gasket
JAY-DEE AIRCRAFT SUPPLY COMPANY, INC replaces OI2360-10, 340-1610612-19, 340-1610612-21, 340-1610612-23, 340-1610612-25, 340-1610612-27
PMA holder → -
-#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/EFA68905C454FD248625755A00785112.0001##
Installation of ceiling panels, sidewalls and overhead bins in accordance with Dwq. List No. M25Z0408 Revision A dated August 18, 1988 and any FAA approved revisions
Madeira Air Supply Inc replaces Modification Part
PMA holder →
04 / Regulations watching this type
Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for CONVAIR 340
Advisory Circulars
ACs whose subject explicitly mentions CONVAIR or 340.
Recent Federal Register activity
Latest rulemakings touching general operating rules (Part 91) and maintenance rules (Part 43).
- 2026-04-17 Settlement Policy for Small Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Cases FR ↗
- 2026-02-10 Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period; Denial of Extension FR ↗
- 2026-02-02 25-Hour Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) Requirement, New Aircraft Production FR ↗
- 2026-01-28 Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period FR ↗
- 2026-01-07 Requirements for Interference-Tolerant Radio Altimeter Systems FR ↗
05 / Aircraft of this type
All 7 registered N-numbers
Every tail currently on the FAA registry for this make/model. Click an N-number to query the FAA Aircraft Inquiry; rows flagged ● have NTSB events on file. Tails seeded with full TallyAero pages link directly.
| N-number | St | Year | NTSB | FAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N131FL | MI | 1955 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N141FL | MI | 1953 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N151FL | MI | 1953 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N351FL | MI | 1955 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N371FL | MI | 1956 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N381FL | MI | 1953 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N391FL | MI | 1955 | · | Look up ↗ |
Source — FAA Aircraft Registry · click "Look up" to query the live registry record (owner, address, last airworthiness)
05 / Sources & Methodology
Every count traces back to a primary US-government source
- FAA Aircraft Registry →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
- NTSB CAROL →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
- Federal Register (FAA Airworthiness Directives) →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
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