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Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 8630202

Manufacturer (registry)
STINSON
Model
L-5
Registry code
8630202
Registered
72 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
2
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
105 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA-764
Holder
Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation Stinson Division

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 · 124

1942Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 2

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

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Registered aircraft · 72

N1156VAmerican Airpower Heritage Flg Musm · Dallas, TXBuilt 1943 · S/N 60507N121MCAircraft Guaranty Corp Trustee · Oklahoma City, OKBuilt 1944 · S/N 761684N1252Iowa Military Aviation Heritage Museum · Ankeny, IABuilt 1942 · S/N 42-98196
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NTSB investigations · 39

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 4 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 10 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB CEN25LA030Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportStinson L-5 · Pleasanton, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing.Oct 26, 2024 · N9HU · Substantial damageNTSB ERA18LA168Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportStinson L 5 · Thomson, GAFailure of maintenance personnel to inspect the crankshaft after two previous propeller strikes, which resulted in failure of the crankshaft and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the crankshaft failure was insufficient torque applied to the thrust…Jun 14, 2018 · N45TX · Substantial damageNTSB CEN17LA036Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson L 5 · San Marcos, TXThe pilot’s improper fuel management before landing, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent total loss of engine power during a subsequent go-around when the fuel became unported during the climbing turn.Nov 6, 2016 · N4252K · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 29

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

Incident 20260430006129IStinson L-5 · Culpeper, VAPilot, practicing x-wind take-offs and landings, had wind blowing from the left, reported to be between 10-14 KTS. Pilot lined up on the runway. Power was firmly pushed in and aircraft began rolling. Shortly after the aircraft began to roll and slowly picking…Apr 30, 2026 · N1156V · Minor damageAccident 20241026021989AStinson L-5 · Pleasanton, TXDuring landing roll out the aircraft started to pull to the right. Attemted to correct the issue failed. Aircraft departed the right side of the runway and came to a stop. Investigated the accident and noted the right main strut has fractured and broke from…Oct 26, 2024 · N9HU · Substantial damageAccident 20180614007889AStinson L-5 · Thomson, GAOn June 14, 2018 at approximately 1740 local time, a Stinson aircraft, model L-5 make a force landing into lake strom thurman in Thomson Georgia. The cause of the accident was due to engine failure, the pilot was able to escape from the aircraft prior to…Jun 14, 2018 · N45TX · Substantial damage
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  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports · 1

SDR 2022FA0000553Gasket · detachedDURING CRUISE FLIGHT AT 1500FT AGL PILOT OF L-5 REPORTED ENGINE POWER LOSS THROTTLE AT FULL POWER ENGINE AT IDLE. SUBSEQUENT OFF AIRPORT LANDING ACCOMPLISHED WITH NO DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT . MAINTENANCE INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT A PORTION OF THE AIR MAZE AIR FISep 18, 2022 · N1252 · Stnson L5 · Engine Air Intake System
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STCs that may be installed · 37

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 SA04652CHTo allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specificationSwift Fuels LLCSTC SA00081NYInstallation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector.Alcor LLCSTC SA01757WITo allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuelSwift Fuels LLC
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The same model under other registry codes

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

Consolidated L51 registered aircraftRegistry code 2420708Stinson/Nightingale L-51 registered aircraftRegistry code 8630203Stinson-Vultee/Hahn/Baxter L-51 registered aircraftRegistry code 8630226
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