# N8578K: 1947 Stinson 108-1, registration cancelled 1982-02-12

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: February 12, 1982
- Status when cancelled: Sale reported
- Airframe: [Stinson 108-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/stinson-108-1) (registry code 9230404)
- Engine: [Franklin 6A4150 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/franklin-6a4150-series) (registry code 27024)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A-767](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-767), [TCDS E-238](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-238) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 108-1578
- Year built: 1947
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard
- Last registry action: April 15, 1982
- Mode S code: ABC4D3
- Location: [Okla City, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Okla%20City)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 35.4676° N, 97.5164° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Oklahoma City, OK, within about 14 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8578K
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=8578K
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8578K-1982-02-12

From the FAA registry file of November 5, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners' street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

ADs and bulletins for the Stinson 108-1: https://openairdocs.org/model/stinson-108-1.md

## NTSB investigations (2)

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

- [NTSB ANC77DAG43](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC77DAG43), Mar 18, 1977: Stinson 108-1 (N8578K), Twin Lakes, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC75DAG69](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC75DAG69), Feb 9, 1975: Stinson 108-1 (N8578K), Talkeetna, AK, substantial damage

## 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, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 19770318005649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770318005649A), Mar 18, 1977: Univar 1081 (N8578K), Twin Lakes, AK, Substantial damage. Elec sys inop. During fuel gage sel on l tank, loss of fuel in r tank went unnoticed.
- [Accident 19750209006859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750209006859A), Feb 9, 1975: Univar 1081 (N8578K), Talkeetna, AK, Substantial damage. Lnd in deep snow.

## Other aircraft with N8578K

- [Registered now](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8578K): Buckeye 2000 DREAM MACHINE, S/N 4883, built 2000

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