N54215 — 1952 Convair HC-131A (C-131A) Samaritan Data
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N54215
1952 Convair HC-131A (C-131A) Samaritan, c/n 53-4
N54215 is a 1952 Convair HC-131A (C-131A) Samaritan (serial number 53-4). It is configured with 2 engines and 48 seats. Registration status is listed as Valid, with ownership recorded under California Museum Of Air And Space in California City, CA, United States. The profile includes 6 photos documenting this aircraft.
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Florida Metal
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Florida Metal
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Terry Fletcher
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Airframe Info
| Manufacturer | Convair |
| Model | HC-131A (C-131A) Samaritan Search all Convair HC-131A (C-131A) Samaritan |
| Year built | 1952 |
| Construction Number (C/N) | 53-4 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing multi engine |
| Number of Seats | 48 |
| Number of Engines | 2 |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Engine Manufacturer and Model | Ama/expr r2800-52w |
| Also Registered As |
Aircraft
| Registration Number | N54215 |
| Mode S (ICAO24) Code | A6E1F3 |
| Certification Class | Experimental |
| Certification Issued | 1998-06-29 |
| Air Worthiness Test | 1987-07-17 |
| Last Action Taken | 2007-07-17 |
| Current Status | Valid |
Owner
| Registration Type | Corporation |
| Owner | California Museum Of Air And Space |
| Address |
California City, CA 93505 United States |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
User Comments
Bob West, 2007-02-14 05:00:00
This aircraft used in the testing of a CES (crew escape system) for the Sapce Shuttle. It was modified to have a large round exit port on the left side of the fuselage.