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TCDS 6A6

Historical · Aircraft · Large Airplane · Rev 11 (09/25/1997) · FAA TCDS database

Tracor Flight Systems Inc. drs.faa.gov ↗

The TCDS PDF on drs.faa.gov is authoritative for design-as-certified weight limits, performance, equipment and operating limitations.

Models covered (6)

Certification basis — 14 CFR

Specific sections

  • Sec. 91.607

Former holders

  • Convair, General Dynamics
  • Convair, General Dynamics\Tracor Flight Systems, Inc.

Comments

TC bought by Kelowna Flightcraft, Ltd. in Canada. No revised TCDS available June 1999.\nConvair 580 STC version.

Fleet view · 12 registered tails · FAA registry, median and p10–p90

Seats
46
46–54 (n=12)
Horsepower
3,750
3,750–4,815
Cruise (kts)
213
213–234
Year of mfr
1955
1953–1958

Engines on the type, by tail count

  • ALLISON 501-D13 SER 5
  • AMA/EXPR UNKNOWN ENG 2
  • ALLISON 501-D22 2
  • ALLISON 502-D22G 1
  • ALLISON 501-D22G 1
NTSB events
2
across all model variants
Applicable ADs
28
FAA airworthiness directives
Per-tail rate
0.17 events / tail · 2.33 ADs / tail