Stinson 108-2
285 Stinson 108-2 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1946–1949. Most are registered in AK, WA and TX.
- Registered today
- 285
- Years built
- 1946–1949
- Seats
- 4
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Stinson 108-2 airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.
AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
Watch new ADs for the Stinson 108-2
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Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 86
- Destroyed
- 15
- Substantial damage
- 71
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
- Per 1,000 aircraft per year, 2016–2025
- 5.7
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Stinson 108-2 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. The yearly rate divides NTSB events from 2016 to 2025 by the number of registered Stinson 108-2 aircraft in each of those years. Not adjusted for hours flown: training aircraft fly far more than most.
- Jun 1, 2024Substantial damage · none injuries · Bethel, AKN299C
- May 6, 2024Substantial damage · none injuries · Titusville, FLN2721L
- Nov 30, 2023Substantial damage · none injuries · Martinsville, VAN9564K
- Sep 17, 2020Substantial damage · minor injuries · Newport, PAN336C
- Aug 12, 2020Substantial damage · none injuries · Glenwood Springs, CON9726K
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 199511 reports on Stinson 108-2 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- crankshaft3
- exhaust valve1
- gear1
- lamp1
- landing gear1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1946 | 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1947 | 221 | |
| 1948 | 1 | |
| 1949 | 2 | |
| Unknown | 57 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Stinson 108-2 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 86 NTSB events since 1982 involve Stinson 108-2 airframes; from 2016 to 2025, about 5.7 a year per 1,000 registered aircraft. Operators and repair stations filed 11 service difficulty reports on Stinson 108-2 airframes since 1995. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.
- Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
- Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
- Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
- Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
- Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
Type data
FAA aircraft reference file- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruising speed
- 90 mph
108-2 aircraft
Page 1 of 12| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N108MN | — | Danube, MN | Aug 2, 2022 |
| N108WY | 1947 | Apr 17, 2018 | |
| N10CL | 1947 | Boise, ID | Mar 1, 2023 |
| N147C | — | Frankenmuth, MI | Jan 5, 2026 |
| N159C | 1947 | Washougal, WA | Jun 20, 2019 |
| N161C | — | Rexburg, ID | Jul 10, 2023 |
| N162C | — | Juneau, AK | Dec 16, 2019 |
| N165C | 1947 | Poland, NY | Jan 31, 2024 |
| N168C | 1947 | Carmel Valley, CA | May 2, 2025 |
| N171C | 1947 | Malabar, FL | Oct 16, 2020 |
| N174C | 1947 | Blakely, GA | Dec 4, 1995 |
| N175C | 1947 | Carmel By The Sea, CA | May 12, 2026 |
| N176C | 1947 | Fresno, CA | Jun 5, 2006 |
| N177C | 1947 | Rogersville, TN | Jun 28, 2010 |
| N184C | 1947 | Jeffersonville, IN | May 22, 2015 |
| N187C | 1947 | Forest Park, IL | Feb 10, 2020 |
| N18F | 1947 | Somers, CT | Jun 19, 2017 |
| N195C | — | Blackfoot, ID | Aug 21, 2023 |
| N197C | — | Fairbanks, AK | May 10, 2023 |
| N198C | 1947 | Boise, ID | Jul 14, 2021 |
| N201C | — | Moses Lake, WA | Jan 17, 2023 |
| N202C | 1947 | Wilmington, DE | Apr 19, 2000 |
| N209C | 1947 | Warrens, WI | Nov 14, 2012 |
| N211Z | 1947 | Mc Alpin, FL | Jan 24, 2014 |
| N216C | 1947 | Fort Worth, TX | Apr 30, 2020 |