The Convair PBY-6A (ICAO type CAT) is an aircraft of United States origin. It has a maximum take-off weight of 16,000 kg. It offers a maximum range of 2,210 nm, a cruise speed of 102 knots, a service ceiling of 18,000 ft and seating for up to 8 across its variants.
Convair PBY-6A
Model overview
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 7
- Active
- 7
- Origin
- United States
Certifying authorities
FAA
Variants
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PBY-6A (Convair) PBY-6A (Convair) | — | 16,000 kg | 2,210 nm | 102 kt | 8 |
Type certification
The FAA paperwork
TCDS TC AR-22
The FAA-issued Type Certificate for this model is on file (TCDS TC AR-22), but we haven't yet extracted the structured spec values.
Read the TCDS (PDF) →Safety & ops history
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Detailed safety & ops history coming soon — view this model's FAA Airworthiness Directives at FAA.gov.
This aircraft
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PBY-6A — frequently asked
What is the range of the Convair PBY-6A?
The Convair PBY-6A has a maximum range of 2,210 nautical miles across variants.
How many people can the Convair PBY-6A carry?
The Convair PBY-6A seats up to 8 across its variants.
What is the MTOW of the Convair PBY-6A?
The Convair PBY-6A's maximum take-off weight is 16,000 kg.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Convair PBY-6A?
The Convair PBY-6A's ICAO type designator is CAT.
How many Convair PBY-6A aircraft are registered worldwide?
Sprinkle tracks 7 registered Convair PBY-6A airframes worldwide.