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Stinson 108

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 9230402

Manufacturer (registry)
STINSON
Model
108
Registry code
9230402
Registered
213 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
4
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
84 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA-767
Holder
Univair Aircraft Corporation

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 576

1941Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 8

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1956In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 1

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Registered aircraft · 213

N108DFMurtagh Johnny T · Lexington, MSBuilt 1946 · S/N 10860N108WWBingham Merle G · Hickson, NDBuilt 1946 · S/N 108-384N133JMMaggie L Air Service LLC · Kalispell, MTS/N 108-55
See all 213 registered aircraft
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NTSB investigations · 186

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 21 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 45 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB CEN25LA243Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportStinson 108 · Seguin, TXThe pilot’s failure to turn off the magneto switch before repositioning the propeller by hand which resulted in an inadvertent engine start.Jul 8, 2025 · N97577 · No damageNTSB ANC25LA058Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportStinson 108-8 · Alexander Creek, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during final approach. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s encounter with a downdraft that led to a rapid loss of altitude.Jun 25, 2025 · N97438 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC25LA052Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportStinson 108 · Cantwell, AKOn June 14, 2025, about 1415 Alaska daylight time, a Stinson 108 airplane, N2101Q, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Cantwell, Alaska. The pilot and passenger sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14…Jun 14, 2025 · N2101Q · Substantial damage
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('9230402')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 151

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Accident 20250708009339AStinson 108 · Marion, TXOn July 8, 2025, at approximately 1810 CDT, aircraft [privacy data omitted] was involved in an accident while being prepared for flight from Zuehl Airport (1TE4). Prior to a refuel, the pilot-in-command manipulated the position of the propeller, induced…Jul 8, 2025 · N97577 · Minor damageAccident 20250625014909AStinson 108 · Alexander Creek, AKThe airplane landed heavy causing it to nose over and come to a rest upside down.Jun 25, 2025 · N97438 · Substantial damageAccident 20250614007309AStinson 108 · Denali National, AKThe pilot performed an initial surveying pass from west to east to ensure the airstrip was clear of obstructions. The pilot entered a east downwind approach. The pilot performed a light touch and go to ensure the dirt/gravel was firm enough to support the…Jun 14, 2025 · N2101Q · Substantial damage
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Service difficulty reports · 4

SDR 2006FA0000981Fuel Line · chafedAILERON CABLE HAD CHAFED 90 PERCENT THRU FUEL LINE. AREA A LITTLE HARD TO SEE. FOUND BY LOOKING FOR NAV LIGHT SQUAWK THAT LED TO THE LT UPPER DOOR POST AREA. SUGGEST THAT ALL SIMILAR STYLE MFG WITH AILERON CABLE THAT RUNS ALONG FUEL LINES TO BE INSPECTED AND IOct 6, 2006 · N933D · Univar 108 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR 2005FA0000968Drive Gear · malfunctionedREMOVED DEFECTIVE STARTER (SN E111092 FROM ENGINE. INSTALLED OVERHAULED STARTER ONTO ENGINE WITH BENDIX ENGAGED. AFTER FIRST START, THE STARTER WOULD SPIN BUT NOT RE-ENGAGE STARTER BENDIX INTO RING GEAR ON ENGINE. INSTALLED PRESTOLITE STARTER. OPERATION AJun 21, 2005 · N6317M · Univar 108 · Engine StarterSDR 20000516SH006Bracket · crackedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND RT FORWARD HORIZONTAL STABILIZER ATTACH BRACKET CRACKED. CRACK APPROXIMATELY .3750 INCH LONG. CRACK EXTENDED THROUGH UPPER ATTACH POINT BOLT HOLE. (X)Apr 27, 2000 · N97142 · Univar 108 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Attach FittingsSDR 98ZZZX4775Spar · corrodedAIRCRAFT WAS METALIZED IN 1960'S. NO INSPECTION PROVISIONS IN WINGS. FRONT SPAR ON RT WING WAS/IS SEVERELY CORRODED FROM STA 40 TO STA 80. CORROSION IS ON LEADING EDGE SIDE OF SPAR. FOUR LEADING EDGE FORMERS ALSO SEVERELY CORRODED.Nov 20, 1998 · N8660K · Univar 108 · Wing Spar
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STCs that may be installed · 168

Approved for this model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.

STC SA01233SEFabrication and installation of Alaskan Bushwheel LLC tail wheel and fork assemblyABI, LLCSTC SA01861SEFabrication and installation of Landing Light ControllerTCW Technologies, LLCSTC SA04837NYInstallation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lightsAeroLED's Holdings, LLC
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The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

Universal Stinson 10819 registered aircraftRegistry code 9230412Consolidatedvultee Acft 1082 registered aircraftRegistry code 2420108
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