Convair CV-240-0 · CX-BHC · Cruzeiro do Sul

Convair CV-240-0 illustration in Cruzeiro do Sul livery Illustrative image; it may differ from the actual aircraft.

Convair CV-240-0

CV240-33Scrapped
RegistrationUYCX-BHC
OperatorCruzeiro do Sul
2operators
0incidents
0accidents
0logbook years
0photos

Convair CV-240-0. Operated for American Airlines and Cruzeiro do Sul. Scrapped.

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Technical data

ManufacturerConvair
MSN33
VerificationPending check against the official civil register

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

Figures for the type, not for this particular aircraft: each variant and each configuration changes something. They are shown in both systems used in aviation.

Flight logbook

Under research

Aircraft chronology

Feb 1, 1948
Delivered to American Airlines
Delivered to American Airlines as NC94219.

Operators

1948-02-01
Registration NC94219
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Registration N94219
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Registration PP-CFA

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BibTeX

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  author       = {{Vuelopedia}},
  title        = {{Convair CV-240-0 · CX-BHC · Cruzeiro do Sul}},
  publisher    = {Fundación Poderia},
  year         = {2026},
  date         = {2026-10-15},
  url          = {https://vuelopedia.org/en/aircraft/CV240-33},
  howpublished = {\url{https://vuelopedia.org/en/aircraft/CV240-33}},
  urldate      = {2026-10-16},
  note         = {Accessed 2026-10-16}
}

Wikipedia

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