Aircraft Photo of 53-7886 / 37886 | Convair YC-131C | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #322632
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:53-7886
Alternate Serial:37886
Aircraft Original Type:Convair 240
Aircraft Generic Type:Convair 340/440/540/580/640 (C-131)
Aircraft Version:Convair YC-131C
C/n (msn):91
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:ARDC - Air Research and Development Command
Location
City / Airport:Columbus - Rickenbacker InternationalMap
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Airport Codes:ICAO: KLCK   IATA: LCK   Local: LCK   Other: -
 
Photo Date:May 1956
Photo from:Bob Garrard Collection
Photo ID: 322632
Photo Comment

Converted from a civil CV340-36 in 1954 and seen on display at Lockbourne AFB, Ohio in May, 1956, still fitted with Allison YT-56-A3 engines and three bladed propellers. Later fitted with Allison 501-D13 and then 501-D26 engines. Re-designated CV770 in 1967 in civilian use. Registrations worn include N5511K (ntu), N454, N454X, N970L, N630V. Convereted to a CV580 in 9/79 as N600AB, and later N400AB and C-GKFY.

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