# N108SW: 1949 Stinson 108-3

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Stinson 108-3](https://openairdocs.org/model/stinson-108-3) (registry code 9230408, 4 seats)
- Engine: [Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG](https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng) (registry code 99999)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A-767](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-767) (Univair Aircraft Corporation) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 1084715
- Year built: 1949
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date: April 19, 1949
- Certificate issued: August 19, 2023
- Expires: August 31, 2030
- Mode S code: A02411
- Registered owner: [Express Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EXPRESS%20AIR%20LLC)
- Location: [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington)
- Owner type: LLC
- Owner's area on the map: 39.7376° N, 75.6671° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 19808, within about 2 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=108SW
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N108SW

From the FAA registry file of October 21, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 6 in force

### Matched by airframe (Stinson 108-3)

- [AD 2022-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-15): Fuel Quantity Indicator · Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System (STC SA01899WI). Effective Mar 21, 2022
- [AD 2005-01-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-01-19): Mode S transponders · GARMIN International GTX 330D, GTX 330, GTX 33D and 830 more. Effective Feb 23, 2005
- [AD 79-07-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-07-02): Batteries · Aircraft Parts & Development A, A-2, A-3 and 149 more. Effective Apr 3, 1979
- [AD 50-25-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/50-25-01): Fuel drip strip · Univair 108, 108-1, 108-2 and 1 more
- [AD 50-17-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/50-17-02): Rudder cable inspection · Univair 108, 108-1, 108-2 and 1 more
- [AD 49-16-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/49-16-02): Wing fabric inspection · Univair 108-2 and 108-3

### Matched by engine (Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory) (1 in force)

- [SAIB SW-18-31](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-18-31): NAVIGATION, ATTITUDE, AND DIRECTION DATA SYSTEM. Issued Nov 21, 2018

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N108SW.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N108SW.

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft.

## Related

- Other Stinson 108-3 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/stinson-108-3/aircraft.md
- STCs for the Stinson 108-3: https://openairdocs.org/model/stinson-108-3/stcs.md
- The Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng.md

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