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Convair CV-240-1 · JA5088 · JAS - Japan Air System

Convair CV-240-1 illustration in JAS - Japan Air System livery Illustrative image; it may differ from the actual aircraft.

Convair CV-240-1

CV240-27Unknown
RegistrationJPJA5088
Verified aircraft dataagainst the official civil aviation registerWhat does this badge mean?Using its former registration (N8406H), we checked that this aircraft’s serial number and model match the official civil aviation register: FAA (United States), data as of Oct 8, 2026.That makes its identity more reliable. The verification expires after 12 months: if the register stops confirming it, the badge disappears.How we verify
OperatorJAS - Japan Air System
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Convair CV-240-1. Has operated for Western Airlines and JAS - Japan Air System.

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Technical data

ManufacturerConvair
Country of registrationJapón
MSN27
VerificationIdentity verified against the official register of FAA (United States) under its former registration N8406H · Oct 8, 2026

The model · Convair CV-240

Figures for the CV-240 variant, the most representative of the family

Length22.8 m75 ft
Wingspan28.0 m92 ft
Height8.2 m27 ft
Range1,900 km1,026 NMWith a typical passenger load
Cruise speed450 km/h243 ktMach 0.42
Service ceiling4,900 m16,076 ft
Maximum take-off weight18,370 kg40,499 lb
Maximum payload6,828 kg15,053 lbIts 40 passengers with baggage would weigh about 4.0 t; the rest is fuel and cargo
Typical capacity40 passengers
Endurance4 h 13 minAt cruise speed, non-stop

The type first flew in 1947 (79 years ago) · About 566 units built · Production ended in 1955

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Dec 1, 1948
Delivered to Western Airlines
Delivered to Western Airlines as N8406H.

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1948-12-01
Western Airlines
Registration N8406H
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JAS - Japan Air System
Registration JA5088

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  author       = {{Vuelopedia}},
  title        = {{Convair CV-240-1 · JA5088 · JAS - Japan Air System}},
  publisher    = {Fundación Poderia},
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  date         = {2026-10-10},
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  urldate      = {2026-10-17},
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