WHO WE ARE NEWS & EVENTS CAREERS LOCATIONS & CONTACTS LOGIN MENU LEASING CONVAIR 580 Home/Leasing/Convair 580 KF AEROSPACE IS THE TYPE CERTIFICATE AND STC HOLDER FOR THE ALLISON PROP JET CONVAIR, OR CV580 – A TWO-ENGINE, LOW-WING, MEDIUM-RANGE COMMERCIAL TRANSPORT Originally, manufactured by Convair as a CV340 or CV440, and then converted to prop–jet power by the Allison Division of General Motors Corporation through Canadian STC SA00-140, or FAA STC SA4-1100, conversions today are done by KF Aerospace – the official OEM and Manufacturing Type Certificate holder for all Convair aircraft worldwide. With aircraft gross weight up to 58,156 pounds, distinguishing features include a pressurized semi-monocoque fuselage, dual wheel tricycle landing gear, a forward self-contained folding stairway and full cargo configuration using pallets or closed containers. Allison 501-D13D, 501D13H, or 501D22G turbine engines power the CV580 through Aero products A6441FN-606A, or Hamilton Standard 54H60-77, 4 bladed, reversing, full feathering propellers. The proven reliability, versatility of configurations, and continuing operator support ensure aircraft viability into the future. CONVAIR OEM LEASE INQUIRIES SPECIFICATIONS: CV580F Maximum Takeoff Weight (lbs) 58,156 Maximum Landing Weight (lbs) 53,000 Maximum Zero Fuel Weight (lbs) 50,000 Operating Empty Weight (lbs) 34,000 Fuel Capacity (usg) 1,730 Maximum Payload (lbs) 16,000 Main Deck Cargo Volume (ft³) 2,500 Lower Hold Cargo Volume (ft³) 78 Total Cargo Volume (ft³) 2,578 Maximum Range (nm) 1,250 Range with Maximum Payload (nm) 700 LEASING OVERVIEW BOEING 737-800 BOEING 737-400 BOEING 737-300 ATR CONVAIR 580 KNIGHT LEASING KEEP IN TOUCH WITH US! SUBSCRIBE FOR UPDATES © 2021 KELOWNA FLIGHTCRAFT | Privacy Policy | Site Map | Terms & Conditions | WordPress Website Design by Graphically Speaking