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Stinson 108-1

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 9230404

Manufacturer (registry)
STINSON
Model
108-1
Registry code
9230404
Registered
338 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 · 769

1942Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 7

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

1979In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 1

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Registered aircraft · 338

N1038BCooper Gerald W · Kennewick, WABuilt 1946 · S/N 108-1020N108GBusk Richard L · Anchorage, AKS/N 108-1751N125HKCarter Steven R · Bend, ORBuilt 1947 · S/N 108-2056
See all 338 registered aircraft
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NTSB investigations · 283

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 22 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 60 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB WPR26LA313Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openStinson 108-1 · Joseph, ORAug 22, 2026 · N8391K · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA359Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportStinson 108-1 · San Diego, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusty wind conditions that resulted in a ground loop.Sep 27, 2023 · N9128K · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA271Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportStinson 108-1 · Burlington, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a quartering tailwind.Jul 11, 2023 · N8889K · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 189

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

Accident 20260822012139AStinson 108-1 · Joseph, ORPilot flew from sandpoint (kszt) to Joseph (kjsy) for a fuel stop. While on final approach noticed the winds were favoring a heavy crosswind and decided to abort the landing and go around. Pilot flew to nearby enterprise airport (8S4) where the winds were…Aug 22, 2026 · N8391K · Substantial damageAccident 20230711013609AStinson 108-1 · Burlington, WADuring landing pilot failed to maintain control of the aircraft. The aircraft vacated the runway surface area into the grass and became airborne. Unable to sustain flight the aircraft stalled into the ground and came to rest on a parked aircraft.Jul 11, 2023 · N8889K · DestroyedIncident 20230225009129IStinson 108-1 · Columbus, MSPilot stated that on initial touchdown the plane yawed to the right and was corrected with left rudder;as the nose came back to the left, the wind picked the left wing up and the right wingtip hit the runway. The left wing came back down, and then we nosed…Feb 25, 2023 · N8748K · Minor damage
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Service difficulty reports · 9

SDR 2017FA0000647Skin · crackedINITIALLY I THOUGHT THAT THERE WAS A 4" LATERAL CRACK IN THE LEFT SIDE RUDDER SKIN LOCATED IN ONE OF THE UPPER SKIN PANELS. THE CRACK IN THE FINISH WAS ACTUALLY CAUSED BY DISBONDING OF AUTO BODY FILLER THAT HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN USED TO REPAIR A DENT IN THE RUDDec 17, 2017 · N8963K · Univar 1081 · Rudder, Plate/SkinSDR 2017FA0000502Thru Bolt · shearedCENTER TWO THROUGH-BOLTS ON ENGINE CRANKCASE SHEARED AND ENGINE LOST 4.5 QTS OF OIL INFLIGHT.Mar 19, 2017 · N8963K · Univar 1081 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 2015FA0000663Cylinder Head · leakingREMOVED NR 2 CYLINDER ASSY AND REPLACED IT WITH O/H NARROW DECK CYLINDER THAT HAS BEEN HONED TO +0.010". THIS WAS DONE BECAUSE THE NR 2 CYLINDER WAS LEAKING OIL BETWEEN THE ALUMINUM HEAD AND THE STEEL BARREL. THE AIRFRAME AND ENGINE HAD COMPLETED A FULL RESTMay 21, 2015 · N8883K · Univar 1081 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2007FA0000257Rocker Shaft · brokenTHE NR 3 CYLINDER ROCKER ARM SHAFT FAILED (BROKE) AT THE CENTER SUPPORT POSITION. ADDITIONALLY, (2) OF THE (3) ROCKER ARM BOSS SECURING BOLTS FAILED AND THE THIRD BOLT PULL OUT OF THE HEAD.Feb 24, 2007 · N9088K · Univar 1081 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2003FA0001188Washer · brokenSEVERE ENGINE ROUGHNESS OCCURRED WHILE IN FLIGHT. AN OFF AIRPORT LANDING WAS MADE WITH NO DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT AND NO INJURIES. NR 1 CYLINDER FOUND TO HAVE NO COMPRESSION. FOUND THAT PN 17726 VALVE SPRING WASHER HAD FAILED ALLOWING INTAKE VALVE TO DROP INTO CNov 19, 2003 · N8868K · Univar 1081 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 20000829SH015Hose · restrictedAIRCRAFT LOST POWER DUE TO FUEL STARVATION. AIRCRAFT LANDED DOWN WIND ON GRASS STRIP MORE THAN HALF WAY DOWN THE STRIP. AIRCRAFT WAS PUT IN A PARTIAL SKID AT TIME OF IMPACT. RIGHT LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED CAUSING PROPELLER TO HIT GROUND AND RIGHT WING DAMAGEDAug 16, 2000 · N9442K · Univar 1081 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR 99ZZZX87Crankshaft · brokenENGINE LOST POWER RESULTING IN FORCED LANDING. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE CRANKSHAFT BROKE AT THE NR 2 CONNECTING ROD JOURNAL.Dec 9, 1998 · N8018K · Univar 1081 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 96ZZZX2575Control Column · drain pluggedFOUND CONDENSATION DRAIN HOLE PLUGGED RESULTING IN WATER ACCUMULATION IN CONTROL COLUMN (ABOUT ONE-FOURTH CUP OF WATER RELEASED WHEN DRAIN HOLE UNPLUGGED). THIS PROBLEM HAS CAUSED ONE IN-FLIGHT FAILURE RESULTING IN SEVERELY DAMAGED AIRCRAFT. THE ALUMINUM PLUMar 29, 1996 · N8525K · Univar 1081 · Control Column SectionSDR 96ZZZX690Control Cable · frayedDURING REPLACEMENT OF ORIGINAL CABLES, PARTS (CABLES) UNDER BALL ATTACHMENT WERE FOUND BROKEN AND FRAYED. CABLE WAS SEVERELY KINKED DURING ORIGINAL INSTALLATION AND EVENTUALLY BROKEN. NORMAL INSPECTION WOULD NOT SHOW DAMAGE. SUBMITTER SUGGESTS REMOVAL OF COJan 15, 1996 · N8893K · Univar 1081 · Aileron Control System
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STCs that may be installed · 179

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 SA02571SEInstallation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display).Garmin International Inc.STC SA01861SEFabrication and installation of Landing Light ControllerTCW Technologies, LLC
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The same model under other registry codes

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

Universal Stinson 108-128 registered aircraftRegistry code 9230414
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