# Universal Stinson 108-3

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 9230418
- Manufacturer (registry): UNIVERSAL STINSON
- Model: 108-3
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 4
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 94 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS A-767](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-767) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Univair Aircraft Corporation
- Registered aircraft: 49
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/universal-stinson-108-3

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 (49)

- [N108NM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N108NM): [Harbison Kenneth R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HARBISON%20KENNETH%20R), [Las Cruces, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Las%20Cruces), built 1948, S/N 108-4910
- [N3049](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3049): [Perry Conrad J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PERRY%20CONRAD%20J), [Kasilof, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Kasilof), built 1948, S/N 1084442
- [N328TT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N328TT): [Airport Farms Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIRPORT%20FARMS%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Tarkio, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Tarkio), S/N 108-3514
- [N4001C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4001C): [Jsl Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JSL%20AIR%20LLC), [Sikeston, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Sikeston), built 1949, S/N 108-5001
- [N4005C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4005C): [Herlihy LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HERLIHY%20LLC), [Loveland, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Loveland), built 1947, S/N 1084005
- [N4024C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4024C): [Horan David L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HORAN%20DAVID%20L), [Diana, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Diana), built 1948, S/N 108-5024
- [N4026C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4026C): [Nauta Gordon W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NAUTA%20GORDON%20W), [Palmdale, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Palmdale), built 1948, S/N 108-5026
- [N4028C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4028C): [Zaiet Hanni](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ZAIET%20HANNI), [Agua Dulce, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Agua%20Dulce), built 1948, S/N 108-5028
- [N4049C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4049C): [Bays Dennis II](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAYS%20DENNIS%20II), [Wadsworth, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Wadsworth), built 1949, S/N 108-5049
- [N4069C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4069C): [Morgan David W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MORGAN%20DAVID%20W), [Canton, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Canton), built 1950, S/N 108-5069
- [N4073C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4073C): [Hone Ryan L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HONE%20RYAN%20L), [Dixie, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Dixie), built 1948, S/N 108-5073
- [N4076C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4076C): [Young Steven H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/YOUNG%20STEVEN%20H), [Bountiful, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Bountiful), built 1948, S/N 108-5076
- [N4090C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4090C): [Plourde James A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PLOURDE%20JAMES%20A), [Palm Coast, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Palm%20Coast), built 1950, S/N 108-5090
- [N4098C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4098C): [Astro Holdings LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ASTRO%20HOLDINGS%20LLC), [Smithfield, RI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/RI/Smithfield), S/N 108-5098
- [N4102C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4102C): [Jones John Edwin Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JONES%20JOHN%20EDWIN%20JR), [Metter, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Metter), S/N 108-5102
- [N531C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N531C): [Leehan Drew](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEEHAN%20DREW), [East Grand Forks, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/East%20Grand%20Forks), built 1947, S/N 108-3531
- [N562C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N562C): [Bellew James W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BELLEW%20JAMES%20W), [Pueblo, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Pueblo), built 1947, S/N 108-3562
- [N576C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N576C): [Ference Jeffrey J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FERENCE%20JEFFREY%20J), [Chandler, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Chandler), S/N 108-3576
- [N603C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N603C): [Gross J Peter](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GROSS%20J%20PETER), [Kalispell, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Kalispell), built 1947, S/N 108-3603
- [N6090M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6090M): [Lanam Philip A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LANAM%20PHILIP%20A), [Potter Valley, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Potter%20Valley), built 1947, S/N 108-4090
- [N6102M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6102M): [Crenshaw Dennis A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CRENSHAW%20DENNIS%20A), [Mechanicsville, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Mechanicsville), built 1947, S/N 108-4102
- [N6167M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6167M): [Dunn Robert J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DUNN%20ROBERT%20J), [Penngrove, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Penngrove), built 1948, S/N 108-4167
- [N6219M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6219M): [Handberg Lawrence E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HANDBERG%20LAWRENCE%20E), [Thermopolis, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Thermopolis), built 1948, S/N 108-4219
- [N6280M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6280M): [Fish Russell D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FISH%20RUSSELL%20D), [Salt Lake City, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Salt%20Lake%20City), built 1948, S/N 108-4280
- [N6381M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6381M): [Pradelt Charles F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PRADELT%20CHARLES%20F), [Queen Creek, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Queen%20Creek), built 1948, S/N 108-4381
- [N6383M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6383M): [Krejci Dwight D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KREJCI%20DWIGHT%20D), [Wheatland, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Wheatland), built 1948, S/N 108-4383
- [N6450M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6450M): [Andersen Dana K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANDERSEN%20DANA%20K), [Scappoose, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Scappoose), built 1948, S/N 108-4450
- [N6492M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6492M): [Hess Wayne P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HESS%20WAYNE%20P), [Terrebonne, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Terrebonne), S/N 108-4492
- [N6507M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6507M): [Felice Thomas L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FELICE%20THOMAS%20L), [Schenectady, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Schenectady), built 1948, S/N 1084507
- [N6508M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6508M): [Suryan Richard L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SURYAN%20RICHARD%20L), [Port Townsend, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Port%20Townsend), built 1948, S/N 108-4508
- [N65127](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N65127): [Bowen William](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOWEN%20WILLIAM), [Fairbanks, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Fairbanks), built 1948, S/N 108-4554
- [N6564M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6564M): [Toby Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TOBY%20AVIATION%20INC), [Pigeon Forge, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Pigeon%20Forge), S/N 108-4564
- [N6655M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6655M): [Loos Richard Lee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LOOS%20RICHARD%20LEE), [Warsaw, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Warsaw), S/N 108-4655
- [N6674M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6674M): [Wilson Randall L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILSON%20RANDALL%20L), [Fairbanks, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Fairbanks), S/N 108-4674
- [N6689M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6689M): [Gehrich Michael](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GEHRICH%20MICHAEL), [Greenwood, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Greenwood), built 1949, S/N 108-4689
- [N6729M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6729M): [Mid Atlantic Air Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MID%20ATLANTIC%20AIR%20MUSEUM), [Reading, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Reading), built 1948, S/N 108-4729
- [N6825M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6825M): [Southeastern Aero LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTHEASTERN%20AERO%20LLC), [Coats, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Coats), built 1948, S/N 108-4825
- [N6905M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6905M): [Marquardt John Wayne](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARQUARDT%20JOHN%20WAYNE), [Angola, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Angola), S/N 108-4905
- [N6909M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6909M): [Zarinnia Anthony](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ZARINNIA%20ANTHONY), [Chelsea, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Chelsea), built 1948, S/N 108-4909
- [N71WK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N71WK): [Goodwin Gerald C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GOODWIN%20GERALD%20C), [Belton, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Belton), built 1947, S/N 108-3711
- [N745C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N745C): [Maniscalco Peter](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MANISCALCO%20PETER), [Germansville, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Germansville), built 1947, S/N 108-3745
- [N765C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N765C): [Carrion William J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CARRION%20WILLIAM%20J), [Lawton, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Lawton), built 1947, S/N 108-3765
- [N775C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N775C): [Hammons Daniel G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAMMONS%20DANIEL%20G), [Vadnais Heights, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Vadnais%20Heights), built 1947, S/N 108-3775
- [N807C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N807C): [Sieg Lee C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SIEG%20LEE%20C), [Truman, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Truman), built 1947, S/N 108-3807
- [N822C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N822C): [Heathco Merle S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HEATHCO%20MERLE%20S), [Scappoose, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Scappoose), built 1947, S/N 108-3822
- [N833C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N833C): [Texter John F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TEXTER%20JOHN%20F), [Saint Ignace, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Saint%20Ignace), built 1947, S/N 108-3833
- [N922C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N922C): [Kay Bennie L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KAY%20BENNIE%20L), [Brigham City, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Brigham%20City), built 1947, S/N 108-3922
- [N929C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N929C): [Okeefe Daniel R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OKEEFE%20DANIEL%20R), [Wasilla, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Wasilla), built 1947, S/N 108-3929
- [N994C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N994C): [Flora Joseph A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLORA%20JOSEPH%20A), [Polk City, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Polk%20City), built 1947, S/N 108-3994

## NTSB investigations (35)

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 ANC00LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA113), Sep 5, 2000: Stinson 108-3 (N603C), Yakutat, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. Factors associated with the accident were the oil sprayed windshield, the sunglare, and an object in the water which the pilot did not see.
- [NTSB SEA00LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA161), Aug 13, 2000: Stinson 108-3 (N573C), Thompson Lake, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: An improper flare which lead to a hard landing and subsequent main gear collapse as a result of the overload.
- [NTSB FTW00LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA139), May 6, 2000: Stinson 108-3 (N6905M), Socorro, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent groundloop.
- [NTSB DEN99LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA008), Oct 13, 1998: Stinson 108-3 (N569C), Jackson Hole, WY, destroyed. Probable cause: The pilot's inability to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush. Factors contributing to the accident were the unfavorable weather condition, mountain wave and the…
- [NTSB SEA96LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA052), Feb 12, 1996: Stinson 108-3 (N417DW), Hubbard, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance on short final. A factor was the wet and soft terrain short of the runway threshold.
- [NTSB CHI93LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA085), Feb 2, 1993: Stinson 108-3 (N6402M), Omaha, NE, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.
- [NTSB DEN90LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA019), Nov 8, 1989: Universal Stinson 108-3 (N4082C), Fort Collins, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITONS BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITION AND SOFT…
- [NTSB LAX86LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA216), May 9, 1986: Stinson 108-3 (N994C), Riverside, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL84LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA270), Aug 25, 1984: Universal Stinson 108-3 (N6771M), Reidsville, SC, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI80DA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80DA057), Jul 17, 1980: Stinson 108-3 (N4110C), Grattan, MI, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB SEA79DYA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79DYA05), Dec 5, 1978: Stinson 108-3 (N783C), Smiths Prairie, ID, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA78FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA78FA053), Aug 10, 1978: Stinson 108E (N4122C), Enumclaw, WA, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB ANC78DAA32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC78DAA32), Jul 23, 1978: Stinson 108-3 (N65127), Fairbanks, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA77FYK06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA77FYK06), May 14, 1977: Stinson 108 (N65127), Burns, OR, no damage
- [NTSB ANC76DAA69](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC76DAA69), Oct 28, 1976: Stinson 108-3 (N4205C), Nenana, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC76AN037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76AN037), Sep 28, 1975: Stinson 108-3 (N6729M), Chenamgo Brg, NY, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB ANC75DAG81](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC75DAG81), Apr 10, 1975: Stinson 108-3 (N569C), Iliamna, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC75DAG51](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC75DAG51), Sep 7, 1974: Stinson 108-3 (N878C), Skwenta, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN74DTE29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN74DTE29), Nov 11, 1973: Stinson 108-3 (N6656M), Kiowa, CO, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC74FER19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC74FER19), Nov 8, 1973: Stinson 108-3 (N4028C), Blaine, MN, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC73FTK16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC73FTK16), May 8, 1973: Stinson 108-3 (N6402M), Pierre, SD, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC73FFA32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73FFA32), May 7, 1973: Stinson 108-3 (N933C), Indian Lake, NY, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC73FAG73](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC73FAG73), Jan 10, 1973: Stinson 108-3 (N4205C), Soldotna, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC72FHM26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72FHM26), Jan 22, 1972: Stinson 108 (N745C), Morganville, NJ, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA71AM079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA71AM079), Feb 25, 1971: Stinson 108-3 (N6387M), W.Palm Beach, FL, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB NYC71FFJ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC71FFJ02), Jul 29, 1970: Stinson 108-3 (N739C), Jamestown, NY, destroyed
- [NTSB DEN69D0195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN69D0195), Mar 9, 1969: Stinson 108-3 (N6656M), Albuquerque, NM, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA69F0324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69F0324), Dec 7, 1968: Stinson 108-3 (N6771M), Gainesville, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA68F0364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA68F0364), Jan 1, 1968: Stinson 108-3 (N6597M), Belle Glade, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN67D0080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN67D0080), Sep 1, 1966: Stinson 108-3 (N969C), Whites City, NM, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA66A0143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA66A0143), Jun 10, 1966: Stinson 108-3 (N6763M), Bunnell, FL, destroyed, 5 fatal
- [NTSB UNK64X3417](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3417), Aug 16, 1964: Stinson 108-3 (N518C), New Cuyama, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X2261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2261), Jun 13, 1964: Stinson 108-3 (N573C), Silver City, NM, substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X1822](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1822), May 18, 1964: Stinson 108-3 (N6243M), Ogdensburg, NY, substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X1387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1387), Apr 19, 1964: Stinson 108-3 (N6657M), Camas, WA, destroyed, 6 fatal

## FAA accident and incident reports (30)

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 20100408031879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100408031879I), Apr 8, 2010: Universal S 108-3 (N6825M), Millville, NJ, Minor damage. While landing on runway 28 at Millville Municipal Airport (kmiv) the wind pushed the tail even though full control deflection was used. The aircraft…
- [Incident 20020429006809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020429006809I), Apr 29, 2002: Univar 1083 (N6011M), Rock Springs, WY, Minor damage. (-23) In cruise flight pilot noticed smoke and fumes in the cockpit, and landed at rks. Post flight investigation showed that the electrical connections to the…
- [Accident 20000905042499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000905042499A), Sep 5, 2000: Univar 1083 (N603C), Yakutat, AK, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot landed hard and slightly yawed causing the a/c to cartwheel on the water. A contributing factor was the sun's glare on the a/c's dirty…
- [Accident 20000813011609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000813011609A), Aug 13, 2000: Univar 1083 (N573C), Campbee, MT, No damage. (-23) Pilot stated that left main gear collapsed during an aborted takeoff. He stated that he realized during the takeoff roll that the density altitude was…
- [Accident 20000506019869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000506019869A), May 6, 2000: Univar 1083 (N6905M), Socorro, NM, Substantial damage. (.4)The pilot aborted the first takeoff on runway 24 because he felt that the engine was not developing power. Subsequently, he taxied the airplane to runway…
- [Accident 19981013028959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981013028959A), Oct 13, 1998: Univar 1083 (N569C), Jackson Hole, WY, Destroyed. Acft was on a flight in the mountains when it encountered downdrafts whiched the acft down into the trees.(-23)encountered down draft while mountain flying…
- [Accident 19960211002509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960211002509A), Feb 11, 1996: Univar 1083 (N417DW), Hubbard, OR, Substantial damage. Touched down 20FT short trying to land on a 800FT strip. Nosed over in soft mud.
- [Accident 19930202001399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930202001399A), Feb 2, 1993: Univar 1083 (N6402M), Omaha, NE, Substantial damage. Angled into left crosswind on takeoff. Collided with snowbank. Nosed over torque p factor left crosswind factor.
- [Accident 19891108044719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891108044719A), Nov 8, 1989: Univar 1083 (N4082C), Fort Collins, CO, Substantial damage. Crosswind landing. Lost control veered off runway. Wind lifted tail. Nosed over.
- [Incident 19870425042569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870425042569I), Apr 25, 1987: Univar 1083 (N6655M), Farmington, NM, Minor damage. Right brake grabbed on landing causing aircraft to ground loop.
- [Accident 19860509016979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860509016979A), May 9, 1986: Univar 1083 (N994C), Riverside, CA, Substantial damage. The aircraft groundlooped on landing when the foot of the CFI slipped off the rudder. Pedal has no side riser.
- [Accident 19840825046519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840825046519A), Aug 25, 1984: Univar 1083 (N6771M), Reidsville, SC, Substantial damage. Stalled trying to miss a power line on a go around. Was unable to out climb the rising terrain.
- [Incident 19820905055639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820905055639I), Sep 5, 1982: Univar 1083 (N531C), Arcanum, OH, Minor damage. On roll out pilot drifted off side of runway. Pilot stated sun obstructed his vision.
- [Accident 19800717043989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800717043989A), Jul 17, 1980: Univar 1083 (N4110C), Grattan, MI, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Pilot unable to clear trees after take off,stalled and crashed into trees.
- [Incident 19790910034989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790910034989I), Sep 10, 1979: Univar 1083 (N6674M), Snohomish, WA, Minor damage. Aircraft veered off runway during takeoff due to cross-rigged ailerons.
- [Accident 19781205038339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781205038339A), Dec 5, 1978: Univar 108 (N783C), Smiths Prairie, ID, Substantial damage. Emerg strip. No snow removal. Plt lnd in 4.5 inches of snow.
- [Accident 19780810030179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780810030179A), Aug 10, 1978: Univar 1083 (N4122C), Enumclaw, WA, Destroyed. Vacuum pump hose split exposing cords that were frayed & grayish olor.
- [Accident 19780723025279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780723025279A), Jul 23, 1978: Univar 108 (N65127), Fairbanks, AK, Substantial damage
- [Incident 19780319009199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780319009199I), Mar 19, 1978: Univar 108 (N775C), Imlay City, MI, Minor damage. Carburetor heat restored power momentarily, then engine lost power again carburetor hear box vibrated off.
- [Accident 19770514011182A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770514011182A), May 14, 1977: Univar 1083 (N65127), Burns, OR
- [Accident 19761028038689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19761028038689A), Oct 28, 1976: Univar 1083 (N4205C), AK, Substantial damage
- [Accident 19750928033659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750928033659A), Sep 28, 1975: Univar 1083 (N6729M), Chenamgo Brg, NY, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Plt failed visually check fuel tanks. Acft lnd in flood stage Chenango river.
- [Accident 19750410010139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750410010139A), Apr 10, 1975: Univar 1083 (N569C), Iliamna, AK, Substantial damage
- [Accident 19750207001999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750207001999A), Feb 7, 1975: Univar 1083 (N6655M), SC, Substantial damage
- [Accident 19740907038339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740907038339A), Sep 7, 1974: Univar 1083 (N878C), Skwenta, AK, Substantial damage
- [Accident 19731111036619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19731111036619A), Nov 11, 1973: Univar 1083 (N6656M), Kiowa, CO, Substantial damage. Prctnry ldg in race track 10/11/73 due smoke in cabin. Dens alt aprx 8000FT.
- [Accident 19731108041499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19731108041499A), Nov 8, 1973: Univar 1083 (N4028C), Blaine, MN, Substantial damage. Wind gusting 16K.plt not certificated acft recently purchased.
- [Accident 19730508011219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730508011219A), May 8, 1973: Univar 1083 (N6402M), Pierre, SD, Substantial damage. Physical impairment due airsickness. Plt over-controlled and applied opposite braking,acft flipped.
- [Accident 19730507011189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730507011189A), May 7, 1973: Univar 1083 (N933C), Indian Lake, NY, Substantial damage. Curved narrow runway with 10 foot embankment. Plt noted a/s inop aborted tkof.
- [Accident 19730110003009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730110003009A), Jan 10, 1973: Univar 1083 (N4205C), Soldotna, AK, Substantial damage. Mixt ctl came loose at carb,went to idle cutoff. Flew pattern very low alt,watching other acft.

## Service difficulty reports (15)

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

- [SDR 2026F00225](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026F00225), Oct 9, 2026: LINE. DISCONNECTED. DURING OPS CHK OF PAX OXYGEN CONTAINER OPENING FOUND OXYGEN LINE ABOVE MID LAVATORY (UNDER CEILING PANEL 251QC) NOT CONNECTED TO THE MAIN SUPPLY SYSTEM AND OXYG
- [SDR 2004FA0000706](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000706), Aug 30, 2004: SPRING. SLIPPED. EXCESSIVE WEAR BETWEEN STARTER ADAPTER SPRING AND DRUM. STARTER DOES NOT ALLOW STARTER ADAPTER TO RELEASE AFTER ENGINE START.
- [SDR 2004FA0000705](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000705), Aug 30, 2004: CYLINDER. DEBONDED. NICKEL COATING OF INSIDE CYLINDER BARREL PEELING OFF.
- [SDR M0539](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/M0539), Aug 27, 2004: BULKHEAD. CRACKED. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND AFT TAILBOOM BULKHEAD PN 206030446001 CRACKED AT LT BOLT HOLE FOR TAIL ROTOR GEARBOX MOUNT.
- [SDR 08010304](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/08010304), Aug 13, 2003: BEARING. LOOSE. LDC873FT AILERON WAS REMOVED FOR OTHER MAINTENANCE. WITH THE AILERON REMOVED IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE BEARING MOUNTED IN THE ROLL TRIM MOTOR ASSY. (P/N-12546-
- [SDR 2002FA0000847](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000847), Jul 15, 2002: ENGINE. SHUTDOWN. ENGINE SHUT DOWN ON CLIMB OUT AT APPROX. 80 FEET, ALTITUDE. VISUAL EXAMINATION REVEALED NO OBVIOUS REASON FOR THE FAILURE. FUEL VENTING AND QUANTITY WERE COMPRO
- [SDR CA020510022](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020510022), May 8, 2002: THRUST LINK. CORRODED. (CAN) THE PROPELLER WAS OVERHAULED ON JULY 18, 1996, WAS REMOVED FOR AD 97-18-02 WITH 42.4 HRS. TSO. ON JUNE 29, 1999 THE AD WAS COMPLETED AND THE PROPELLER INS
- [SDR 2001FA0000457](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000457), Oct 16, 2001: CRANKSHAFT. BROKEN. CRANKSHAFT BROKEN IN FLIGHT, LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. CRANKSHAFT BROKEN ON THE FORWARD SIDE OF JOURNAL NR 1 CYLINDER.
- [SDR AU990921](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990921), Aug 1, 1999: PISTON. OUT OF LIMITS. (AUS) PISTON TO CYLINDER CLEARANCE OUT OF LIMITS. SUBMITTER SUSPECTED PISTON WAS A MADE TO ORDER ITEM.
- [SDR 96ZZZX5598](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5598), Oct 1, 1996: SPAR. CORRODED. INSPECTION OF LT WING AFTER INCIDENCE OF STORM DAMAGE TO TIP BOW, FOUND HEAVY CORROSION TO BOTH SPARS. RT WING WAS THEN INSPECTED AND SPAR CORROSION WAS ALSO FO
- [SDR 96ZZZX5597](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5597), Oct 1, 1996: SPAR. CORRODED. INSPECTION OF LT WING AFTER INCIDENCE OF STORM DAMAGE TO TIP BOW, FOUND HEAVY CORROSION TO BOTH SPARS. RT WING WAS THEN INSPECTED AND SPAR CORROSION WAS ALSO FO
- [SDR CA960527103](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960527103), May 18, 1996: SKIN. CRACKED. (CAN) CRACKS 1/4 INCH LONG RADIATING FROM 3 HOLES FOR THE ATTACHMENT OF THE STEEL BALANCE WEIGHT ON THE OUTBOARD LEADING EDGE OF RIGHT HAND AILERON.
- [SDR CA960527102](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960527102), May 17, 1996: SKIN. CRACKED. (CAN) CRACK 3/8 INCH LONG RADIATING FROM 3 HOLES FOR THE ATTACHMENT OF THE STEEL BALANCE WEIGHT ON THE OUTBOARD LEADING EDGE OF RIGHT HAND AILERON.
- [SDR 96ZZZX45](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX45), Dec 7, 1995: CRANKSHAFT. BROKE. CRANKSHAFT BROKE AT KEYWAY WHERE STARTER GEAR MOUNTS ON SHAFT.
- [SDR 95ZZZX3209](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX3209), May 15, 1995: SUPPORT PLATE. CRACKED. CIRCUMFERENTIAL CRACKS AROUND ATTACH BOLT HOLES ON ALL BUT ONE HOLE - PLATE ABOUT TO LEAVE, APPEARED SPINNER HAD NOT BEEN REMOVED IN SOME TIME. SUSPECT CAUSED B

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (201, 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 SA02087AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02087AK): Installation of the Crosswinds S.T.O.L. kit. Alton Ogard
- [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 SA2128CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2128CE): 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 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

All 201: https://openairdocs.org/model/universal-stinson-108-3/stcs.md

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Stinson 108-3](https://openairdocs.org/model/stinson-108-3): 433 registered aircraft, registry code 9230408
- [Stinson/Winter James 108-3](https://openairdocs.org/model/stinson-winter-james-108-3): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 9230410

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