# Stinson SR-8C - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 8631408 - Manufacturer (registry): STINSON - Model: SR-8C - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 5 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 123 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS ATC 608](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/ATC%20608) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation Stinson Division - Registered aircraft: 5 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/stinson-sr-8c 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 (5) - [N16142](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16142): [Ballen Bradely](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BALLEN%20BRADELY), [Sky Valley, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Sky%20Valley), built 1936, S/N 9710 - [N1616A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1616A): [Antique Aero Restorations LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANTIQUE%20AERO%20RESTORATIONS%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), S/N 9739 - [N16182](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16182): [Miller Richard F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MILLER%20RICHARD%20F), [Lusby, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Lusby), built 1936, S/N 9756 - [N17116](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17116): [Dexter Fred H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DEXTER%20FRED%20H), [Live Oak, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Live%20Oak), built 1936, S/N 9801 - [N52875](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N52875): [Nance Teri Leanne](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NANCE%20TERI%20LEANNE), [San Diego, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Diego), built 1936, S/N 9809 ## 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 NYC91LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA014), Oct 20, 1990: Stinson SR8C (N17116), Lakeville, MA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT MISJUDGED HIS ALTITUDE ABOVE THE LAKE WATER AND ALLOWED THE AIRPLANE TO DESCEND WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN. FACTOR'S RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: CALM WINDS CAUSING THE LAKE WATER TO BE… - [NTSB BFO87LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO87LA067), Sep 27, 1987: Stinson SR8B (N16182), Lynchburg, VA, substantial damage - [NTSB MKC77FER31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77FER31), Apr 10, 1977: Stinson SR-8C (N52875), Eveleth, MN, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (4) 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 19960522017469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960522017469I), May 22, 1996: Stnson SR8C (N52875), Vacaville, CA, Minor damage. 1. On landing at the nut tree airport Vacaville CA. Runway 02 the pilot lost control of the aircraft, when he inadvertently used too much braking. The aircraft… - [Accident 19901020046529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901020046529A), Oct 20, 1990: Stnson SR8C (N17116), Lakeville, MA, Substantial damage. Low altitude photo flight over a lake. Blinded by sun flew into water. Failed check altitude. Water was glassy. - [Incident 19810518030889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810518030889I), May 18, 1981: Stnson SR8C (N17116), Omaha, NE, Minor damage. Wind gust lifted right wing during landing rollout. Wing struck runway and right gear collapsed. - [Accident 19770410011929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770410011929A), Apr 10, 1977: Stnson SR8D (N52875), Eveleth, MN, Substantial damage ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (21) 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 SA2691SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2691SO): Installation of Cleveland hydraulic brake conversion kit no. 199-167. Rare Aircraft Ltd. Lists SR-8 Series - [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 SA00478CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00478CH): Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc - [STC SA2693NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2693NM): Installation of Electronics International digital volt/amp gauges and accessories. 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 SA00680SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00680SE): Installation of Electronics International model UBG-16 or UBG-16T bar graph engine analyzer. Electronics International - [STC SA1233GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1233GL): Surrendered and incorporated into STC SA00478CH. Cooper Aviation Supply Company, Inc - [STC SA2687NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2687NM): Installation of Truboplus/ Electronics Int'l gauges and switches. Aero Manufacturing Inc - [STC SA1626NM PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1626NM%20PAGE%202): Installation of Electronics Int'l Digital EGT/CHT Instruments and accessories. (201 Series). Electronics International - [STC SA2350NM PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2350NM%20PAGE%202): Installation of Electronics International Inc digital carburetor/outside air temperature gauges. Electronics International - [STC SA4302NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4302NM): Installation of Electronics Int'l digital automatic engine analyzer. Electronics International - [STC SA3862NM PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3862NM%20PAGE%202): Installation of Electronics International Primary TIT/EGT/CHT instruments, remote switches and associated accessories. Electronics International - [STC SA2190NM PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2190NM%20PAGE%202): Installation of electronics International Digital Volt/Amp Gauges and Accessories. Electronics International - [STC SA320SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA320SO): Conversion of airplane for parachute jumping. Luke's Flying Service. Lists SR-8 Series - [STC SA4-665](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-665): Glass cloth applied over fuselage, wings, and horizontal and vertical stabilizers. Glasco-Air Products. Lists SR-8 Series - [STC SA707WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA707WE): Ceconite 101 covering of complete airframe. Cooper Engineering Corporation. Lists SR-8 Series - [STC SA2350NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2350NM) (historical): Installation of Electronics International Inc digital carburetor/outside air temperature gauges listed on the attached continuation sheet and the associated accessories. Electronics International --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.