# Stinson SM-8A - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 8630802 - Manufacturer (registry): STINSON - Model: SM-8A - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 ยท Reciprocating - Seats: 4 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 123 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS ATC 295](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/ATC%20295) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation Stinson Division - Registered aircraft: 18 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/stinson-sm-8a 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. None matched. ## Registered aircraft (18) - [N1026](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1026): [Bellamy John Mark](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BELLAMY%20JOHN%20MARK), [Freeville, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Freeville), built 1930, S/N 4017 - [N11159](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11159): [Hilgendorf Ross E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HILGENDORF%20ROSS%20E), [Welcome, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Welcome), built 1931, S/N 4302 - [N11178](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11178): [Leahy Thomas J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEAHY%20THOMAS%20J), [Lksid Marblhd, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Lksid%20Marblhd), built 1931, S/N 4123 - [N205W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N205W): [Willie Airways Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILLIE%20AIRWAYS%20INC), [Naples, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Naples), S/N 4029 - [N206W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N206W): [Johnson Steven R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNSON%20STEVEN%20R), [Belding, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Belding), built 1930, S/N 4041 - [N231W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N231W): [San Antonio, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/San%20Antonio), built 1930, S/N 4044, Registration pending - [N245W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N245W): [Cournoyer John J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COURNOYER%20JOHN%20J), [Ellsinore, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Ellsinore), built 1930, S/N 4064 - [N411M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N411M): [Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WESTERN%20ANTIQUE%20AEROPLANE%20%26%20AUTOMOBILE%20MUSEUM), [Hood River, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Hood%20River), built 1930, S/N 4003 - [N418M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N418M): [Chileprop LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHILEPROP%20LLC), [Mimbres, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Mimbres), built 1930, S/N 4009 - [N458Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N458Y): [Abel William F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ABEL%20WILLIAM%20F), [Billings, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Billings), S/N M-4265 - [N469Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N469Y): [Myburgh Hendrick T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MYBURGH%20HENDRICK%20T), [Petaluma, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Petaluma), built 1930, S/N M-4277 - [N483Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N483Y): [Classic Air Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLASSIC%20AIR%20INC), [Paso Robles, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Paso%20Robles), built 1931, S/N 4297 - [N925W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N925W): [Kisela Andrew J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KISELA%20ANDREW%20J), [Tecumseh, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Tecumseh), S/N 4094 - [N930W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N930W): [Green Bird Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GREEN%20BIRD%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Phoenix, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Phoenix), built 1930, S/N 4098 - [N934M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N934M): [Port Townsend Aero Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PORT%20TOWNSEND%20AERO%20MUSEUM), [Port Townsend, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Port%20Townsend), built 1980, S/N 4107 - [N941W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N941W): [Lamb David](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAMB%20DAVID), [Ellerbe, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Ellerbe), built 1930, S/N 4099 - [N963W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N963W): [Morozowsky Sonya M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOROZOWSKY%20SONYA%20M), [Zanesville, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Zanesville), built 1930, S/N M-4215 - [N981W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N981W): [Anding Jay B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANDING%20JAY%20B), [Bryan, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Bryan), S/N M-4222 ## 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 MIA81DKT02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81DKT02), Oct 17, 1980: Stinson SM-8A (N941W), Naples, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC66D0047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66D0047), Jun 20, 1965: Stinson SM-8A (N205W), Provincetown, MA, 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. - [Incident 20170901011749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170901011749I), Sep 1, 2017: Stinson SM-8A (N934M), Everett, WA, Minor damage. Just after touchdown on rnwy 34L, PIC stated a cross-wind gust swung the tail abruptly. The aircraft departed the paved surface and struck a pasi light. - [Accident 19801017077159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801017077159A), Oct 17, 1980: Stnson SM8A (N941W), Naples, FL, Substantial damage. Right main landing gear collapsed on landing roll. Found fatigue crack in drag link from previous accident. ## Service difficulty reports (1) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR EY2R9601075](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9601075), Oct 1, 1996: PROPELLER. CORRODED. CORRODED PROP ASSY ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (10) 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 SA01757WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01757WI): To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA01831WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01831WI): To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Petersen Aviation Inc - [STC SA6070NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA6070NM): Installation of a 'quick-disconnect drain plug' on the engine rocker sump for the oil drain retrieval system after engine shutdown. West Coast Air Creations - [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 SA00478CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00478CH): Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric. Aviation Products Systems 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 SA8075SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA8075SW): Installation of fiberglass covering. (M-62 SERIES PT-19) (G-73 SCHWEIZER). Razorback Fabrics Inc - [STC SA4-1210](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-1210): Installation of Eonnex cover on aircraft surfaces. Ceconite, Inc --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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