# Stinson L-5B

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 8630204
- Manufacturer (registry): STINSON
- Model: L-5B
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 105 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS A-764](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-764) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation Stinson Division
- Registered aircraft: 7
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/stinson-l-5b

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

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

- [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
- [AD 46-31-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/46-31-01): Hinged Seat Back · Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation, Stinson Division L-5B, L-5C, L-5E and 2 more

## Registered aircraft (7)

- [N22422](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22422): [American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20AIRPOWER%20HERITAGE%20FLYING%20MUSEUM), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), S/N 44-17191A
- [N2470](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2470): [N2470 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N2470%20LLC), [Granite Falls, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Granite%20Falls), S/N 44-17184
- [N5607V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5607V): [Bergen Christopher B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BERGEN%20CHRISTOPHER%20B), [Upland, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Upland), built 1944, S/N 2946
- [N6431C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6431C): [Barclay William G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BARCLAY%20WILLIAM%20G), [Peyton, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Peyton), built 1944, S/N 3424
- [N6432C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6432C): [Clark Edward P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLARK%20EDWARD%20P), [Modesto, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Modesto), S/N 3651
- [N6707C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6707C): [Crouser Darren W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CROUSER%20DARREN%20W), [Mckinney, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Mckinney), built 1944, S/N 44-16897
- [N6709C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6709C): [Soderblom Edward J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SODERBLOM%20EDWARD%20J), [Ferndale, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Ferndale), built 1944, S/N 44-17087

## NTSB investigations (3)

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 OAK71FVG37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK71FVG37), Nov 14, 1970: Stinson L-5B (N6709C), Auburn, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA67D0188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA67D0188), Nov 12, 1966: Stinson L-5B (N6439C), Yakima, WA, destroyed
- [NTSB SEA67A0003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA67A0003), Jul 15, 1966: Stinson L-5 (N58990), Emmett, ID, destroyed, 1 fatal

## 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.

- [Incident 20160220001689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160220001689I), Feb 20, 2016: Stinson L-5B (N6431C), Colorado Spring, CO, Minor damage. On 02/20/2016 at 1711 MDT, N6431C, a Stinson L-5B, landed runway 17R at kcos departed runway to left, ground looped, and flipped up on nose contacting right…
- [Incident 19820723040079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820723040079I), Jul 23, 1982: Stnson L5B (N3955A), Satartia, MS, Minor damage. Airplane converted to ag use, was operated above maximum power rating. Oil use high, continued until power loss.

## Service difficulty reports (2)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR AU981263](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU981263), Oct 2, 1998: CYLINDER. LEAKING. (AUS) NR 1 CYLINDER LEAKING AT HEAD TO BARREL JOINT. CYLINDER HAD BEEN RECENTLY OVERHAULED, BUT COULD HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED AS LONG AGO AS 1940.
- [SDR AU980690](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980690), May 6, 1998: CYLINDER. LEAKING. (AUS) NR 5 CYLINDER LEAKING FROM BARREL/HEAD JOINT. ENGINE WAS ON THE FIRST TEST FLIGHT FOLLOWING AN ENGINE REBUILD.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (34)

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

- [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 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 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 SA1008WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1008WE): Installation of Poly-Fiber covering material. Poly-Fiber 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. Lists L-5 Series
- [STC SA5159NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5159NM): Installation of chip detector system. Northwest Aircraft Inc. Lists L-5 Series
- [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 SA2PC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2PC): Air to ground public address system. Hawaii Wing Civil Air Patrol. Lists L-5 Series
- [STC SA340WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA340WE): Engine mount 2028 (restricted category only). Serv-Aero Engineering Inc. Lists L-5 Series
- [STC SA4-1036](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-1036): Ceconite 101 covering of complete airplane. Cooper Engineering Corporation. Lists L-5 Series
- [STC SA4-763](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-763): Glass cloth applies to wings, fuselage, and ailerons. Glasco-Air Products. Lists L-5 Series
- [STC SA001410BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA001410BO) (historical): Installation of an AV-30-C Multi-Mode Indicator. uAvionix Corporation

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