Convair CV-580 · HK-3675X · SERCA Colombia

Convair CV-580 illustration in SERCA Colombia livery Illustrative image; it may differ from the actual aircraft.

Convair CV-580

CV340-214Written off
RegistrationCOHK-3675X
OperatorSERCA Colombia
2operators
0incidents
0accidents
0logbook years
0photos

Convair CV-580. Operated for Avensa and SERCA Colombia.

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Technical data

ManufacturerConvair
MSN214
VerificationPending check against the official civil register

The model · Convair CV-340 / 440

Figures for the CV-440 Metropolitan variant, the most representative of the family

Length24.1 m79 ft
Wingspan32.1 m105 ft
Height8.6 m28 ft
Range2,092 km1,130 NMWith a typical passenger load
Cruise speed465 km/h251 ktMach 0.44
Service ceiling7,590 m24,902 ft
Maximum take-off weight22,544 kg49,701 lb
Maximum payload7,433 kg16,387 lbIts 44 passengers with baggage would weigh about 4.4 t; the rest is fuel and cargo
Typical capacity44 passengersUp to 52 in a high-density layout
Endurance4 h 30 minAt cruise speed, non-stop

The type first flew in 1951 (75 years ago) · About 510 units built · Production ended in 1958

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

Aug 1, 1984
Delivered to Avensa
Delivered to Avensa as YV-86C.
Nov 1, 1991
Transferred to SERCA Colombia
Transferred to SERCA Colombia.

Operators

1984-08-01
Registration YV-86C
1991-11-01
Registration HK-3675X

In memoriam

This aircraft suffered a serious accident or hull loss. Out of respect for what happened and for the people who may have been affected, this record does not enable the register of memories.

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BibTeX

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  author       = {{Vuelopedia}},
  title        = {{Convair CV-580 · HK-3675X · SERCA Colombia}},
  publisher    = {Fundación Poderia},
  year         = {2026},
  date         = {2026-10-10},
  url          = {https://vuelopedia.org/en/aircraft/CV340-214},
  howpublished = {\url{https://vuelopedia.org/en/aircraft/CV340-214}},
  urldate      = {2026-10-17},
  note         = {Accessed 2026-10-17}
}

Wikipedia

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