# N59AF: Stinson L-5 - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Stinson L-5](https://openairdocs.org/model/stinson-l-5) (registry code 8630202, 2 seats) - Data sheets: [TCDS A-764](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-764) (Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation Stinson Division) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 76-137 - Type: Fixed wing single engine - Engine type: Reciprocating - Airworthiness: Standard - Airworthiness date: July 28, 1955 - Certificate issued: September 6, 1991 - Expires: May 31, 2028 - Mode S code: A79B14 - Registered owner: [American Airpower Heritage Flying Mu](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20AIRPOWER%20HERITAGE%20FLYING%20MU) - Location: [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas) - Owner type: Corporation - Owner's area on the map: 32.7831° N, 96.8067° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Dallas, TX, within about 10 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=59AF - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N59AF From the FAA registry file of October 22, 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): 2 in force ### Matched by airframe (Stinson L-5) - [AD 47-50-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-50-04): Elevator Push-Pull Tube · Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation, Stinson Division L-5, L-5B, L-5C and 4 more - [AD 46-31-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/46-31-02): Torque Tube Aft of Rear Seat · Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation, Stinson Division L-5, L-5B, L-5C and 4 more ## Information bulletins (advisory) None matched. ## NTSB investigations None matched to N59AF. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to N59AF. ## Service difficulty reports None filed for this aircraft. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (37) Approved for this aircraft's airframe or engine model, in force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do. ### Approved for the airframe (Stinson L-5) - [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA00081NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00081NY): Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector. Alcor LLC - [STC SA01757WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01757WI): To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA03898NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03898NY): Installation and maintenance of ORATEX covering and coating material. Aircraft Design & Certification Ltd - [STC SA04568CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04568CH): Installation of the uAvionix tailBeaconX, a tail mounted position light with integrated Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Out and 1090MHz Mode-S transponder functionality. uAvionix Corporation - [STC SA4503NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4503NM): Remove original cloth covering and install Ceconite covering. Ceconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc - [STC SA04776NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04776NY): The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained. HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc - [STC SA00410BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00410BO): Installation of an AV-30-C Multi-Mode Indicator. uAvionix Corporation - [STC SA01831WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01831WI): To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Petersen Aviation Inc - [STC SA02268CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02268CH): Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA04032CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04032CH): Install rocker switch assemblies. Electroair Acquisition Corporation - [STC SA00024NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00024NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K007 on single or multi-engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Lycoming reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SE8776SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE8776SW): Installation of coated cylinders and piston rings. Continental Motors, Inc - [STC SA01734SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01734SE): Application of Stewart Systems synthetic fabric covering system to aircraft fuselage, wings, tail surfaces, control surfaces and related parts. Andrew D. Humphrey - [STC SA00478CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00478CH): Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc - [STC SA02283SE PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02283SE%20PAGE%202): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In Flight Data) CGR-30P. Electronics International Inc - [STC SA02402SE PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02402SE%20PAGE%202): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data) CGR-30C. Electronics International Inc - [STC ST00961LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00961LA): Installation of MASS Systems fire extinguisher cartridges as replacements for Walter Kidde Aerospace fire extinguisher cartridges in fire extinguisher bottles installed in the airplane models noted on the FAA Approved Model List dated June 29, 2000, or later FAA approved revisions. These fire extinguisher cartridges are in accordance with the MASS Systems Master Drawing List No. 30980-1, "Slug Thrower Cartridges Master Drawing List", Revision N/C, dated June 26, 2000, or later FAA approved revisions. AMETEK AMERON LLC d/b/a MASS Systems - [STC SA00068SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00068SE): Installation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1). Electronics International Inc - [STC SA01988SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01988SE): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data) MVP-50P. Electronics International Inc - [STC SA02033AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02033AT): Modification to install an air-oil separator to prevent oil from being aspirated from the engine breather line. M-20 Oil Separators LLC - [STC SA01157LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01157LA): Installation of Electronics International Model FP-5 or FP-5L fuel flow/fuel pressure instrument as a replacement instrument. Electronics International Inc - [STC SA8075SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA8075SW): Installation of fiberglass covering. (M-62 SERIES PT-19) (G-73 SCHWEIZER). Razorback Fabrics Inc - [STC SA02520AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02520AT): Installation of M-20 Oil Separator, model 600-WP. M-20 Oil Separators LLC - [STC SA02168AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02168AK): Installation of hourmeter airspeed switch. For unpressurized aircraft only. Pressurized aircraft must have pressurization system deactivated. Avalaska Inc - [STC SA2-952](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2-952): Installation of fiberglass covering. Razorback Fabrics Inc - [STC SA5159NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5159NM): Installation of chip detector system. Northwest Aircraft Inc - [STC SA2396CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2396CE): Operation of airplane on unleaded automotive gasoline 87 minimum antiknock index and leaded automotive gasoline 88 minimum antiknock index (RON+MON)/2. Intermixing with aviation gasoline also approved. Petersen Aviation Inc - [STC SA1351WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1351WE): Replace existing fabric on wings, fuselage, empennage, and/or control surfaces, with Ceconite101 material. (262A Series -12). Ceconite Inc - [STC SA4-1210](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-1210): Installation of Eonnex cover on aircraft surfaces. Ceconite, Inc - [STC SA495NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA495NW): Installation of Madras Air Service Super Tips. Morgan, Denis L - [STC SA798EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA798EA): Installation of Monitair exhaust gas combustion monitor kit. Rosemount Engineering Co - [STC SA2PC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2PC): Air to ground public address system. Hawaii Wing Civil Air Patrol - [STC SA340WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA340WE): Engine mount 2028 (restricted category only). Serv-Aero Engineering Inc - [STC SA4-1036](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-1036): Ceconite 101 covering of complete airplane. Cooper Engineering Corporation - [STC SA4-763](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-763): Glass cloth applies to wings, fuselage, and ailerons. Glasco-Air Products - [STC SA001410BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA001410BO) (historical): Installation of an AV-30-C Multi-Mode Indicator. uAvionix Corporation ## Related - Other Stinson L-5 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/stinson-l-5/aircraft.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.