{"product_id":"convair-880-model-22-22m-flight-operations-maintenance-manuals-collection","title":"Convair 880 (Model 22 \/ 22M) — Flight, Operations \u0026 Maintenance Manuals Collection","description":"\u003ch3\u003eConvair 880 (Model 22 \/ 22M) — Flight, Operations \u0026amp; Maintenance Manuals Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Convair 880 remains one of the most technically fascinating commercial jetliners ever built. Engineered by the Convair Division of General Dynamics in San Diego and custom-built to prioritize outright cruise speed (Mach 0.88) over passenger capacity, the 880 was the fastest subsonic commercial transport of its era — and one of the most commercially ill-fated. Only 65 were built. Today, none fly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis living collection brings together five surviving original primary-source documents covering the 880's operational, maintenance, and commercial history — from the factory Operation Manual to a Trans World Airlines operator Flight Handbook, the full Maintenance Manual, the Illustrated Parts Catalog, and the original 880\/600 sales brochure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDocument Manifest — 5 Original Publications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFlight \u0026amp; Operations\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTWA Convair 880 Flight Handbook\u003c\/strong\u003e — Trans World Airlines operator edition — 23 June 1969\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConvair 880 Operation Manual\u003c\/strong\u003e — CS-59-020 — Convair Division of General Dynamics, San Diego\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMaintenance \u0026amp; Engineering\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConvair 880 Maintenance Manual\u003c\/strong\u003e — ATA Specification 100 structure — Convair Division of General Dynamics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConvair 880 Illustrated Parts Catalog\u003c\/strong\u003e — Electronic Harnesses, Flight Compartment section — 6 February 1961\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCommercial \u0026amp; Marketing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConvair 880\/600 Jet Airliners\u003c\/strong\u003e — Original factory sales brochure — Convair Division of General Dynamics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAerodynamic Design \u0026amp; Wing Geometry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 880's aerodynamic profile inherited heavy design influences from Convair's extensive military delta-wing experience. The wing features a 35-degree sweep at quarter-chord, optimized to push the critical Mach number beyond contemporary platforms. The baseline Model 22 used a clean wing without leading-edge high-lift devices — highly efficient at cruise but demanding extreme runway lengths. Control authority relied on servo-tab deflected ailerons, mid-wing spoilers for roll assist, and trailing-edge Fowler flaps. The deliberately narrow five-abreast cabin cross-section minimized forward aerodynamic drag, contributing directly to the aircraft's exceptional cruise performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerformance Data — Model 22 vs. 22M\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMTOW:\u003c\/strong\u003e 184,500 lbs (Model 22) \/ 193,000 lbs (22M)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum cruise speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mach 0.88 — 615 mph (990 km\/h) — both variants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eService ceiling:\u003c\/strong\u003e 41,000 ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTake-off field length:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 8,750 ft (Model 22) \/ approx. 7,550 ft (22M)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2,470 nm (Model 22) \/ 2,500 nm (22M)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUsable fuel capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10,584 US gal (Model 22) \/ 12,538 US gal (22M)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePowerplant — General Electric CJ805-3\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CJ805-3 turbojet was a direct civilian, non-afterburning derivative of the military J79. It produced 11,200 lbf of dry static thrust per engine, upgraded to 11,650 lbf on the CJ805-3B for the 22M variant. The engine's military pedigree delivered blistering performance but also its commercial undoing: intense black smoke plumes, severe acoustic footprints, and high specific fuel consumption created prohibitive seat-mile economics that no operator could sustain against the Boeing 707 and Douglas DC-8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandling, Stability \u0026amp; Flight Controls\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlight crews universally praised the 880 for sports-car-like manual handling at high velocities. The trade-off was severe at low speed: without leading-edge slats, the original model demanded high approach speeds (139 knots) and unforgiving stall margins. The 22M addressed this with four leading-edge slats per wing and Kruger flaps, reducing take-off field length and improving stall margins significantly. Active electronic yaw damper scheduling was required to prevent Dutch roll anomalies identified in six-degree-of-freedom perturbation testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Engineering Bulletins\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eService history produced recurring bulletins on three primary issues: anti-skid braking evolution (from mechanical to high-response electronic inertia-actuated systems), integral wing fuel tank corrosion from microbial contamination, and hydraulic system redundancy protocols for the high-pressure spoiler actuators in single-engine-out events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e⚠️ Regulatory Notice: Under FAA 14 CFR § 43.13 and EASA Part-M, any mechanic performing maintenance on an active aircraft must use current, manufacturer-approved revision-controlled data. This archival document does not satisfy that requirement.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an archival, static-copy edition fixed at its original publication date. Intended for historical reference, flight simulation, museum restoration, and educational use only. Not approved for active airworthiness maintenance under FAA 14 CFR § 43.13, EASA Part-M, or equivalent international regulations. Operators of active aircraft must use current, revision-controlled publications from the Type Certificate holder or an authorized distributor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiving Collections with Free Lifetime Updates – Please review our Legal Notice and Export Notice before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Online Aviation Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53786000916827,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4788\/3867\/files\/convair-880-square-banner.png?v=1786726753","url":"https:\/\/onlineaviationlibrary.com\/products\/convair-880-model-22-22m-flight-operations-maintenance-manuals-collection","provider":"Online Aviation Library","version":"1.0","type":"link"}