# Universal Stinson 108-2

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 9230416
- Manufacturer (registry): UNIVERSAL STINSON
- Model: 108-2
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 4
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 90 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS A-767](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-767) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Univair Aircraft Corporation
- Registered aircraft: 38
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/universal-stinson-108-2

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 2022-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-15): Fuel Quantity Indicator · Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System (STC SA01899WI or SA02658SE). Effective Mar 21, 2022
- [AD 2005-01-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-01-19): Mode S transponders · GARMIN International GTX 330D, GTX 330, GTX 33D and 830 more. Effective Feb 23, 2005
- [AD 79-07-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-07-02): Batteries · Aircraft Parts & Development A, A-2, A-3 and 149 more. Effective Apr 3, 1979
- [AD 50-25-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/50-25-01): Fuel drip strip · Univair 108, 108-1, 108-2 and 1 more
- [AD 50-17-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/50-17-02): Rudder cable inspection · Univair 108, 108-1, 108-2 and 1 more
- [AD 49-16-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/49-16-02): Wing fabric inspection · Univair 108-2 and 108-3

## Information bulletins (advisory) (1)

- [SAIB SW-18-31](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-18-31): NAVIGATION, ATTITUDE, AND DIRECTION DATA SYSTEM. Issued Nov 21, 2018

## Registered aircraft (38)

- [N108RC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N108RC): [Griebsch James J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRIEBSCH%20JAMES%20J), [Saranac Lake, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Saranac%20Lake), built 1947, S/N 108-2995
- [N108US](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N108US): [Gunter Vernon W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GUNTER%20VERNON%20W), [Talkeetna, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Talkeetna), built 1947, S/N 108-2841
- [N134C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N134C): [Sutton Aircraft Salvage LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SUTTON%20AIRCRAFT%20SALVAGE%20LLC), [Palmer, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Palmer), S/N 108-3134
- [N190C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N190C): [Ware Mark](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WARE%20MARK), [Granbury, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Granbury), built 1947, S/N 108-3190
- [N196C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N196C): [Topp Gary J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TOPP%20GARY%20J), [Lakewood, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Lakewood), built 1947, S/N 108-3196
- [N257C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N257C): [Metcalf Susan K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/METCALF%20SUSAN%20K), [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage), S/N 108-3257
- [N271C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N271C): [Dresback Glen](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DRESBACK%20GLEN), [Cleveland, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Cleveland), built 1947, S/N 108-3271
- [N294C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N294C): [Sj Ventures LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SJ%20VENTURES%20LLC), [Kalispell, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Kalispell), built 1947, S/N 108-3294
- [N297K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N297K): [Dehaven James D Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DEHAVEN%20JAMES%20D%20JR), [Enfield Center, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Enfield%20Center), built 1947, S/N 1082797
- [N300C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N300C): [Lambremont John L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAMBREMONT%20JOHN%20L), [Normangee, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Normangee), built 1947, S/N 108-3300
- [N315C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N315C): [Off LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OFF%20LLC), [Lonoke, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Lonoke), S/N 1083315
- [N328C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N328C): [Willett Lynn B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILLETT%20LYNN%20B), [Wooster, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Wooster), built 1947, S/N 108-3328
- [N382C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N382C): [Smith Shawn B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMITH%20SHAWN%20B), [Salem, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Salem), S/N 108-3382
- [N399C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N399C): [Miller Eric M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MILLER%20ERIC%20M), [Fairfield, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Fairfield), built 1947, S/N 108-3399
- [N415C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N415C): [Hutson A C N](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HUTSON%20A%20C%20N), [Griffin, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Griffin), built 1947, S/N 108-3415
- [N442C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N442C): [Buster Colvin](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BUSTER%20COLVIN), [Big Cabin, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Big%20Cabin), built 1947, S/N 108-3442
- [N8026K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8026K): [Barnes Matthew](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BARNES%20MATTHEW), [Anton, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Anton), built 1947, S/N 108-3026
- [N8070K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8070K): [Parks Alan D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PARKS%20ALAN%20D), [Newcastle, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Newcastle), S/N 108-3070
- [N8129K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8129K): [Rinaldi Stephen J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RINALDI%20STEPHEN%20J), [Plymouth, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Plymouth), built 1947, S/N 108-3129
- [N901D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N901D): [Maglaughlin Ronald D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAGLAUGHLIN%20RONALD%20D), [Udall, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Udall), built 1947, S/N 1082901
- [N9262K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9262K): [Appleberry William H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/APPLEBERRY%20WILLIAM%20H), [Warren, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Warren), built 1947, S/N 108-2262
- [N9275K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9275K): [Stinson Adventure Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STINSON%20ADVENTURE%20INC), [Appleton, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Appleton), built 1941, S/N 108-2275
- [N9287K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9287K): [Bouden Reese M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOUDEN%20REESE%20M), [Fortson, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Fortson), built 1947, S/N 108-2287
- [N9299K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9299K): [Silvia Richard J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SILVIA%20RICHARD%20J), [Livermore, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Livermore), built 1947, S/N 1082299
- [N9308K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9308K): [Sipes Brian S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SIPES%20BRIAN%20S), [North Pole, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/North%20Pole), S/N 108-2308
- [N930D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N930D): [Hrabetin James F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HRABETIN%20JAMES%20F), [Berkeley, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Berkeley), built 1947, S/N 108-2930
- [N9411K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9411K): [Wenzel Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WENZEL%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Rosholt, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Rosholt), built 1947, S/N 108-2411
- [N9427K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9427K): S/N 108-2427
- [N9433K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9433K): [Higginbotham Stewart](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HIGGINBOTHAM%20STEWART), [Woodbine, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Woodbine), built 1947, S/N 1082433
- [N9443K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9443K): [Hultberg Michael T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HULTBERG%20MICHAEL%20T), [Palmer, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Palmer), built 1947, S/N 108-2443
- [N9461K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9461K): [Burnham James A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BURNHAM%20JAMES%20A), [Macomb, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Macomb), built 1947, S/N 108-2461
- [N955D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N955D): [Smith Patrick J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMITH%20PATRICK%20J), [Huntington Beach, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Huntington%20Beach), built 1947, S/N 108-2955
- [N9597K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9597K): [Graef Christopher R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRAEF%20CHRISTOPHER%20R), [Greenwich, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Greenwich), built 1947, S/N 108-2597
- [N9711K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9711K): [Hames Byron L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAMES%20BYRON%20L), [Maricopa, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Maricopa), built 1947, S/N 108-2711
- [N975D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N975D): [Shackelford John S Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHACKELFORD%20JOHN%20S%20JR), [Roanoke, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Roanoke), built 1947, S/N 108-2975
- [N9848K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9848K): [Holmbeck Dennis J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOLMBECK%20DENNIS%20J), [Milladore, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Milladore), built 1947, S/N 108-2848
- [N9850K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9850K): [Harvey Douglas J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HARVEY%20DOUGLAS%20J), [North Pole, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/North%20Pole), built 1947, S/N 108-2850
- [N987D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N987D): [Plendl Bruce R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PLENDL%20BRUCE%20R), [Everett, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Everett), built 1947, S/N 108-2987

## NTSB investigations (43)

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 ANC25LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA036), Apr 25, 2025: Stinson 108 (N9308K), North Pole, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree. Contributing to the accident was his impairment from the effects of alcohol consumption.
- [NTSB WPR22LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA085), Jan 27, 2022: Universal Stinson 108-2 (N9433K), Byron, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate flare and loss of directional control during landing which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the instructor’s delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB WPR20CA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA236), Jul 8, 2020: Stinson 108 (N134C), Farewell Lakes, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway overrun and airplane nose over.
- [NTSB DEN00LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA068), Mar 24, 2000: Stinson 108-2 (N442C), Las Cruces, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, resulting in an inadvertent ground loop/swerve. Factors were a burnt and unseated intake valve, and the tail wind.
- [NTSB ANC98LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA039), Apr 18, 1998: Stinson 108-2 (N134C), Chugiak, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's selection of an unsuitable, slush-covered, runway for landing. A factor was the slush-covered runway.
- [NTSB ANC95LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA099), Jul 7, 1995: Stinson 108-2 (N257C), Anchorage, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT SWERVE, AND THE PILOT'S EXCESSIVE APPLICATION OF BRAKE PRESSURE, WHICH RESULTED IN A NOSE DOWN…
- [NTSB DEN91LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA080), Jun 7, 1991: Stinson 108-2 (N9759K), Santa Fe, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: A FORWARD AFT PILOT SEAT ADJUSTMENT LOCKING MECHANISM FAILURE.
- [NTSB SEA90LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA062), Apr 5, 1990: Stinson 108-2 (N9443K), Hillsboro, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: PILOT DISPLAYED POOR STARTING PROCEDURES BY PROCEEDING WITH KNOWN DEFICIENCIES WITH THE PARKING BRAKE AND THE INADEQUACIES OF THE TIE DOWN. THE PILOT DID NOT ATTAIN ASSISTANCE FOR THIS PROCEDURE…
- [NTSB SEA83FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83FA096), Sep 14, 1983: Stinson 108-2 (N9408K), Quilcene, WA, destroyed
- [NTSB MKC82FCJ06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82FCJ06), Sep 22, 1982: Stinson 108-2 (N225C), Chadron, NE, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC82DA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA130), Jun 19, 1982: Stinson 180-2 (N9513K), Richland, NY, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC80DCJ33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC80DCJ33), Sep 14, 1980: Univ Acft 108-2 (N8003K), Omaha, NE, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC80DNA22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80DNA22), Aug 16, 1980: Stinson 108-2 (N285C), Quonset, RI, destroyed
- [NTSB DEN78FTM17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN78FTM17), Apr 8, 1978: Stinson 108-2 (N328C), Vernal, UT, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN78FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN78FA007), Nov 13, 1977: Stinson 108-2 (N178C), Hope, NM, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB MKC77FCJ29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77FCJ29), Jul 11, 1977: Stinson 108-2 (N225C), Scotts Bluff, NE, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76FEI27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76FEI27), Apr 7, 1976: Univ Acft 108-2 (N442C), Thompson, OH, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC75FFJ08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75FFJ08), Jul 13, 1974: Stinson 108-2 (N9653K), Niagara Falls, NY, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW74DPG55](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74DPG55), Apr 10, 1974: Stinson 108-2 (N9752K), Schug, AR, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC73FAG52](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC73FAG52), Sep 9, 1972: Stinson 108-2 (N9824K), Anchorage, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI72AC090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72AC090), May 15, 1972: Stinson 108-2 (N900D), Utica, MI, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB MKC72FCJ58](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC72FCJ58), Apr 16, 1972: Stinson 108-2 (N8047K), Seward, NE, destroyed
- [NTSB MIA72AM010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72AM010), Aug 10, 1971: Stinson 108-2 (N236C), Cartersville, GA, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB SEA71FDA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA71FDA05), Aug 17, 1970: Stinson 108-2 (N454C), Red Lodge, MT, destroyed
- [NTSB SEA71DDG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA71DDG02), Jul 7, 1970: Stinson 108-2 (N9850K), Floweree, MT, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC70A0025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC70A0025), Sep 14, 1969: Stinson 108-2 (N480C), Kenai, AK, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB OAK69D0279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK69D0279), Mar 29, 1969: Stinson 108-2 (N9443K), Clarksburg, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI69F0233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69F0233), Sep 7, 1968: Stinson 108-2 (N333C), Baraboo, WI, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA68D0258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA68D0258), Feb 25, 1968: Stinson 108-2 (N250C), Seattle, WA, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW68D0351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68D0351), Nov 14, 1967: Stinson 108-2 (N9668K), Houston, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC68F0057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC68F0057), Aug 2, 1967: Stinson 108-2 (N480C), Homer, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA68D0035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA68D0035), Jul 18, 1967: Stinson 108 (N252C), Challis, ID, destroyed
- [NTSB OAK67D0146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK67D0146), Sep 29, 1966: Stinson 108-2 (N376C), Novato, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC67A0030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC67A0030), Sep 20, 1966: Stinson 108-2 (N9293K), Z, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB ANC67F0024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC67F0024), Jul 4, 1966: Stinson 108-2 (N9293K), Nchorage, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK67D0029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK67D0029), Jun 18, 1966: Stinson 108-2 (N382C), Goodsprings, NV, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC66F0646](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66F0646), May 3, 1966: Stinson 108-2 (N8070K), Deer Park, NY, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA65F0073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA65F0073), Jun 4, 1965: Stinson 108-2 (N893D), Oregon City, OR, destroyed
- [NTSB CHI65A0070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI65A0070), Jan 28, 1965: Stinson 108 (N9340K), Frederic, MI, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB UNK65X1236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X1236), Jan 6, 1965: Stinson 108-2 (N382C), Tulare, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK65X0476](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0476), Oct 29, 1964: Stinson 108 (N399C), Panama City, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X3844](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3844), Sep 7, 1964: Stinson 108-2 (N975D), San Lucas, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X0634](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X0634), Feb 21, 1964: Stinson 108-2 (N9613K), Federal Way, WA, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (24)

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.

- [Accident 20250425005629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250425005629A), Apr 25, 2025: Universal Stinson 108-2 (N9308K), North Pole, AK, Substantial damage. Per pilot statement, the flight departed from an unknown airfield on elelson farm road. At approximately 0130 local time, the pilot made an undeclared…
- [Accident 20220127001209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220127001209A), Jan 27, 2022: Universal Stinson 108-2 (N9433K), Byron, CA, Substantial damage. Aircraft was landing runway 30 at C83 Byron, CA. Aircraft touched down in 3-point configuration and began to veer left. The pilot in the left seat attempted to…
- [Accident 20200708004799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200708004799A), Jul 8, 2020: Universal Stinson 108-2 (N134C), Wasilla, AK, Substantial damage. The flight originated on an unmarked airstrip that was unimproved. After preflight, the pilot began his takeoff roll and after half the runway was passed the…
- [Incident 20040529009919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040529009919I), May 29, 2004: Univar 1082 (N9653K), Santa Ana, CA. (-23) On 5/29/2004, at approximately 1435 hours, a banner tower dropped its banner short of the airport this caused the banner to fall on a car on the 405…
- [Incident 20000724034799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000724034799I), Jul 24, 2000: Univar 1082 (N9653K), Los Angeles, CA, Minor damage. (-23)While towing a banner over downtown Los Angeles, aircraft experienced loss of power. Pilot attempted to trouble shoot engine and restart, results…
- [Accident 20000324010359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000324010359A), Mar 24, 2000: Univar 1082 (N442C), Las Cruces, NM, Substantial damage. (-23) Back page missing from 8020-23. Will contact the inspector. (.4) the pilot said that shortly after he took off from runway 26, he felt the engine was not…
- [Accident 19980417007169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980417007169A), Apr 17, 1998: Univar 1082 (N134C), Anchorage, AK, Substantial damage. (From .19) landed remote strip found slush. Tried go around. Hit brush end runway. Nosed over. (From .4) the private pilot was attempting to land on the 1,000…
- [Incident 19960817030039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960817030039I), Aug 17, 1996: Univar 1082 (N134C), Anchorage, AK, Minor damage. Narrative: engine failure on climb-out. Landed without incident. Engine accessory case ruptured and case halves and number 2 cylinder cracked. Owner instructed…
- [Accident 19950706022769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950706022769A), Jul 6, 1995: Univar 1082 (N257C), Anchorage, AK, Substantial damage. Lost directional control on two attempts to takeoff. Used heavy braking to avoid exiting runway. Nosed up.
- [Incident 19920503017879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920503017879I), May 3, 1992: Univar 1082 (N9680K), Fulton, NY, Minor damage. Gust of wind picked up right wing and tail on landing rollout. Propeller struck runway.
- [Accident 19910607020649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910607020649A), Jun 7, 1991: Univar STC108 (N9759K), Santa Fe, NM, Substantial damage. Seat unlocked on takeoff. Ran off rulnway into sand. Nosed over.
- [Accident 19900405007799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900405007799A), Apr 5, 1990: Univar 1082 (N9443K), Portland, OR, Substantial damage. Parking brake on tail tied. Hand propped engine started. Tie down broke, aircraft ran into two parked aircraft.
- [Accident 19830514019439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830514019439A), May 14, 1983: Univar 1082 (N9408K), Quilcene, WA, Destroyed. Pilot continued into deteriorating weather conditions and crashed at the 2000 foot level of mountain.
- [Accident 19820922048469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820922048469A), Sep 22, 1982: Univar 1082 (N225C), Chadron, NE, Destroyed. Crash occurred shorlty after takeoff during attempted emergency landing.
- [Accident 19820619029139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820619029139A), Jun 19, 1982: Univar 1082 (N9513K), Richland, NY, Substantial damage. Aircraft blown over during landing as storm progressed over airport.
- [Accident 19800914041369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800914041369A), Sep 14, 1980: Univar 1082 (N8003K), Omaha, NE, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Engine quit on takeoff climb. Fuel selector in off position. No engine malfunctions found.
- [Accident 19800816036399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800816036399A), Aug 16, 1980: Univar 1082 (N285C), Davisville, RI, Substantial damage. Pilot claims engine failure. Aircraft ditched in water. Unable to examine engine.
- [Incident 19780502031519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780502031519I), May 2, 1978: Univar 108 (N8026K), Anchorage, AK, Minor damage. Aircraft nosed up after pilot applied heavy braking.
- [Accident 19780408006549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780408006549A), Apr 8, 1978: Univar 1082 (N328C), Vernal, UT, Substantial damage. Debris jammed the carburetor float.
- [Accident 19771113040649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19771113040649A), Nov 13, 1977: Univar 1082 (N178C), Hope, NM, Destroyed, 1 fatal
- [Accident 19770711018839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770711018839A), Jul 11, 1977: Univar 1082 (N225C), Scotts Bluff, NE, Minor damage. 1/4IN oil line to press gauge ruptured,brittle.#5 conrod separated.
- [Accident 19760407008419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760407008419A), Apr 7, 1976: Univar 1082 (N442C), Thompson, OH, Substantial damage. Acft veered l aftr tkof r wing struck a tree. Wind gusting 15K.
- [Accident 19740713023569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740713023569A), Jul 13, 1974: Univar 1082 (N9653K), Niagara Falls, NY, Substantial damage. Acft veered off rwy plt apld r brake to return to rwy acft nosed ovr. Brakes ckd ok.
- [Accident 19740410007579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740410007579A), Apr 10, 1974: Univar 1082 (N9752K), Schug, AR, Substantial damage. Plt lnd in pasture,acft rolled into soft area.

## Service difficulty reports (16)

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

- [SDR 2011FA0000372](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000372), May 24, 2011: TERMINAL. MELTED. THE POSITIVE STUD MELTED OUT FROM THE ARMMETER AND THE ACFT LOST POWER TO THE BUSS BAR.
- [SDR 2010FA0001054](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0001054), Aug 28, 2010: WHEEL. FAILED. CAST SHOULDER THAT HOLDS THE WHEEL BRG RACE FROM MOVING INWARD ON THE AXLE, BROKE OUT, CAUSING THE RACE AND BRG TO TRAVEL INWARD. THE WHEEL WAS NO LONGER HELD C
- [SDR CA091113001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA091113001), Oct 25, 2009: TUBE. CORRODED. (CAN) TUBING RUSTED OUT AFT FITTING.
- [SDR 2009FA0000850](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000850), Aug 3, 2009: GEAR. FRACTURED. ON A FLIGHT THE ENGINE STOPPED SUDDENLY WITH NO WARNING. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED. THE ENGINE ACCESSORY CASE HAD MAJOR DAMAGE. THE MAGNETOS WERE BROKEN AWAY FROM THE
- [SDR 20000717SH010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000717SH010), Jun 10, 2000: CRANKSHAFT. FAILED. ENGINE BEGAN RUNNING ROUGH AND THEN THE PROPELLER LOCKED IN THE VERTICAL POSITION. POST-INCIDENT INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE REVEALED THE CRANKSHAFT HAD FAILED. (X
- [SDR 99ZZZX23](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX23), Dec 8, 1998: SEAT. BROKEN. SEAT BROKE AT BOTH HORIZONTAL LEGS. MATERIAL .50 INCH OUTSIDE DIAMETER, .035 INCH WALL 4130 STEEL TUBES. FRACTURES SHOW EVIDENCE OF CRYSTALLIZATION FROM BENDING
- [SDR CA980430023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980430023), Apr 23, 1998: HUB. WORN. (CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. CYLINDER SUPPORT WAS FOUND BENT AND THE CYLINDER WAS WORN.
- [SDR CA980406003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980406003), Mar 30, 1998: CONTROL COLUMN. CORRODED. (CAN) WHILE PAINT STRIPPING THE CONTROL COLUMN A PIN HOLE APPEARED. REMOVING THE ALUMINUM PLUG, A LINE OF CORROSION WAS FOUND HALF WAY AROUND THE INSIDE OF THE 
- [SDR 98ZZZX313](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX313), Dec 2, 1997: CRANKSHAFT. CRACKED. INSPECTION FOUND CRANKSHAFT PROPELLER FLANGE CRACKED BETWEEN HOLES IN TWO PLACES.
- [SDR CA970305006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970305006), Feb 4, 1997: WELD. FAILED. (CAN) THE WELD THAT HOLDS THE AXLE ATTACHMENT BUSHING TO THE LANDING GEAR LEG FAILED. REPLACED.
- [SDR 96ZZZX3353](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3353), Jun 5, 1996: VALVE. STUCK. PILOT REPORTED FUEL SELECTOR VALVE STUCK BETWEEN DETENTS WHILE ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE FROM RT TO LT FUEL TANK. AFTER PUTTING BOTH HANDS ON VALVE HANDLE, THE PASSE
- [SDR EY2R9600203](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600203), Jan 1, 1996: HUB. CORRODED. PROP ASSY HUB IS CORRODED
- [SDR EY2R9600202](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600202), Jan 1, 1996: BLADE. CORRODED. BLADE ASSY SN C45338YS IS CORRODED
- [SDR EY2R9600201](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600201), Jan 1, 1996: BLADE. CORRODED. BLADE ASSY SN K31785YS IS CORRODED
- [SDR 95ZZZX4488](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX4488), Aug 1, 1995: CRANKSHAFT. BROKE. CRANKSHAFT - REGROUND 18 HOURS EARLIER. AT OVERHAUL, BROKE AT REAR THROW WITH LOSS OF POWER. GRINDING MAY HAVE BEEN THE WORK OF AN AUTOSHOP WITH NO INTEREST IN 
- [SDR 95ZZZX4201](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX4201), Jun 9, 1995: HORN. NOTCHED. INSPECTION OF CONTROL HORN FOUND IT 'NOTCHED'. HARD RT RUDDER APPLICATION REPEATEDLY HIT VERTICAL ASSEMBLY CAUSING IMPACT DAMAGE. SOME ONE FAILED TO 'FIX' DAMAG

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (185, first 50)

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 SA01233SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01233SE): Fabrication and installation of Alaskan Bushwheel LLC tail wheel and fork assembly. ABI, LLC
- [STC SA02571SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02571SE): Installation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display). Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA01861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01861SE): Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller. TCW Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA04837NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04837NY): Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights. AeroLED's Holdings, LLC
- [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA02636SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02636SE): Installation of Garmin GPS 175 Navigation System and GNX 375 Navigation System with ADS-B In/Out Transponder. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02019SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019SE-D): Installation of Garmin Model GTN 625/635/650; 725/750 Navigation System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA800EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA800EA): Installation of Whelen Anti-Collision, Position, or Anti-Collision/Position Light System, and applicable associated power supplies. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SA00079NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00079NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K008 on single and multi engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Teledyne Continental reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA02511SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02511SE): Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s). CiES Inc
- [STC SA01365AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01365AT): Installation of a Lycoming O-360 150HP or 160HP engine and engine mount. Airmotive Components LLC
- [STC SA01005DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01005DE): Installation of a EarthX ETX900-TSO Lithium battery. EarthX Inc
- [STC SA343WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA343WE): Installation of 8:50 x 6 aircraft tires and 8:50 x 6 tubes. River View Heights LLC
- [STC SA963NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA963NW): Installation of a Lycoming O-360-A1A engine, Sensenich 76EM8-056 propeller, cross-over exhaust system, and modified carburetor inlet. River View Heights LLC
- [STC SA964NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA964NW): Installation of a Lycoming O-360-A1A engine, Hartzell HC-C2YK-1BF/F7666A propeller, cross-over exhaust system, and modified carburetor inlet. River View Heights LLC
- [STC SA00081NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00081NY): Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector. Alcor LLC
- [STC SA02738CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02738CH): Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems. Acron Aviation Inc
- [STC SA04046CH PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04046CH%20PAGE%202): Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500). Acron Aviation Inc
- [STC SA7965SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA7965SW): Application of fabric and polyurethane finishing system. Shady Aviation LLC
- [STC SA02594SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02594SE): SkyView HDX Instrumentation and Autopilot System manufactured. Dynon Avionics
- [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 SA02658SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02658SE): Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA01899WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01899WI): Installation of Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02019WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019WI): Installation of the Trig Avionics TX56, TX56A, TX57, or TX57A VHF Nav-Com Radio. Peregrine
- [STC SA00756DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00756DE): Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment using a Trig Avionics TT22 Transponder and an approved Global Positioning System (GPS) Position Sensor. Peregrine
- [STC SA3-366](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3-366): Installation of Wipaire Skis Model 3000 (Aircraft Skis) (FluiDyne) (Fli-Lite) main and Model 1000 tail skis. F.Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services
- [STC SA3-423](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3-423): Installation of CT-3000 tail ski on airplanes equipped with Scott 3200 or 3400 tail wheels. F.Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services
- [STC SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc
- [STC SA637NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA637NW): Installation of oil filter kit. Franklin Aircraft Engines Inc
- [STC SA906NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA906NW): Installation of additional Harrison oil cooler and associated systems. Franklin Aircraft Engines Inc
- [STC SA04776NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04776NY): The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained. HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc
- [STC SA02444AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02444AK): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 9000/9000R ADS-B system installed. ADS-B Technologies LLC
- [STC SA01015SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01015SE): Installation of eligible Alaska Bushwheel, Inc. wheels and TSO-C62d tires. ABI LLC
- [STC SA01818WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01818WI): Installation of Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02553AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02553AK): Fabrication and installation of a Tail Wheel Anti-Shimmy Dampener. Keller Engineering Group LLC
- [STC SA11174SC PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11174SC%20PAGE%202): Installation of BendixKing by Honeywell KSN 770 and KSN 765 WAAS LPV approach capable nav/comm systems. Honeywell International Inc (Bendix King)
- [STC SA10822SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10822SC): Installation of EFD1000 Primary Flight Display. Aspen Avionics Inc
- [STC SA00401BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00401BO): Installation of a SkyTrax100B UAT receiver. Avidyne Corporation
- [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 SA01714WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01714WI): Installation of a Garmin transponders: (a) GTX 330/330D/33/33D with ADS-B Out functionality; (b) GTX 335/335R/345/345R with ADS-B Out and In functionality; or (c) GTX 335R/345R with ADS-B Out functionality in select airplanes installed with G950/G1000 systems. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA00344BO PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00344BO%20PAGE%202): Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SA00744DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00744DE): Installation of the Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment using a Trig Avionics TT31 Transponder and an approved position sensor. Peregrine
- [STC SA00765DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00765DE): Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out functionality using the BendixKing KT74 Transponder and qualified position sensor. Peregrine
- [STC SA04362CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04362CH): Installation of the uAvionix skyBeacon Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out. uAvionix Corporation
- [STC SA04165NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04165NY): Installation of Latitude Technologies Skynode S200 Satcom system must be performed. Latitude Technologies Corporation

All 185: https://openairdocs.org/model/universal-stinson-108-2/stcs.md

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Stinson 108-2](https://openairdocs.org/model/stinson-108-2): 285 registered aircraft, registry code 9230406
- [Consolidated 108-2](https://openairdocs.org/model/consolidated-108-2): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05606IQ
- [Consolidated Vultee 108-2](https://openairdocs.org/model/consolidated-vultee-108-2): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 0562200

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