# N48SW: 1947 Stinson 108-3

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: Stinson 108-3 (registry code 9230408, TCDS A-767 (OpenAirDocs match))
- Engine: Franklin 6A4165 series (registry code 27025, TCDS E-238 (OpenAirDocs match))
- Serial number: 108-4076
- Year built: 1947
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Airworthiness: Standard
- Airworthiness date: April 5, 1962
- Certificate issued: November 6, 2008
- Expires: January 31, 2029
- Mode S code: A5E7E5
- Registered owner: Ready Aim Flyer LLC
- Location: New Castle, DE
- Owner's area on the map: 39.6466° N, 75.6048° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 19720, within about 3 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N48SW

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 matched by airframe (Stinson 108-3) (OpenAirDocs)

- [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

## ADs matched by engine (Franklin 6A4165 series) (OpenAirDocs)

- [AD 96-02-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-02-04): 80 Octane Avgas · Wytwornia Sprzetu Komunikacyjnego 6A4-150-B3 and 6A4-165-B3. Effective Feb 13, 1996
- [AD 63-22-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/63-22-03): Carburetors · Continental Motors GO-300-A, GO-300-B, GO-300-C and 143 more. Effective Dec 2, 1963
- [AD 69-09-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-09-01): Eisemann Magnetos · Eisemann Magnetos, 2A4-45-B2, 2A4-49-B2 and 158 more
- [AD 51-15-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/51-15-02): Crankcase · Wytwornia Sprzetu Komunikacyjnego 6A4-165-B3

## Information bulletins (advisory)

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

## NTSB investigations (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB NYC90LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA109), May 14, 1990: Stinson 108-3 (N48SW), Warehouse Point, CT, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING A LANDING WITH A GUSTY CROSSWIND.

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 19900514015879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900514015879A), May 14, 1990: Univar 1083 (N48SW), Warehouse Point, CT, Substantial damage. Lost directional control on landing. Veered off runway into 2 parked aircraft. Wind exceeded crosswind component.
- [Incident 19870826064719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870826064719I), Aug 26, 1987: Univar 1083 (N48SW), St Marys, PA, Minor damage. Lost directional control on rollout. Tail wheel bracket failed. Brake reservoir was low, brake pedals spongy.

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