The Convair C-131B is an aircraft of United States origin. It has a maximum take-off weight of 22,500 kg. It offers a maximum range of 1,600 nm, a cruise speed of 247 knots, a service ceiling of 25,000 ft and seating for up to 40 across its variants.
Convair C-131B

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Owner
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Last seen
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MTOW
22,500 kg
Range
1,600 nm
Seats
40
C-131B
Convair · C-131B
Model overview
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 1
- Active
- 1
- Origin
- United States
Certifying authorities
FAA
Variants
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C-131B C-131B | — | 22,500 kg | 1,600 nm | 247 kt | 56 |
Type certification
The FAA paperwork
TCDS 6A6 · Rev 11
The FAA-issued Type Certificate for this model is on file (TCDS 6A6), but we haven't yet extracted the structured spec values.
Read the TCDS (PDF) →Safety & ops history
Where to look next
Detailed safety & ops history coming soon — view this model's FAA Airworthiness Directives at FAA.gov.
This aircraft
Tools
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C-131B — frequently asked
What is the range of the Convair C-131B?
The Convair C-131B has a maximum range of 1,600 nautical miles across variants.
How many people can the Convair C-131B carry?
The Convair C-131B seats up to 40 across its variants.
What is the MTOW of the Convair C-131B?
The Convair C-131B's maximum take-off weight is 22,500 kg.
How many Convair C-131B aircraft are registered worldwide?
Sprinkle tracks 1 registered Convair C-131B airframes worldwide.
Registered C-131B aircraft
Individual C-131B airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.