Stinson L-5
72 Stinson L-5 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA. Most are registered in TX, CA and DE.
- Registered today
- 72
- Seats
- 2
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Stinson L-5 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 L-5
One email when a new AD may apply to this model. Stop any time.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 13
- Destroyed
- 0
- Substantial damage
- 13
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Stinson L-5 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Stinson L-5 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Oct 26, 2024Substantial damage · none injuries · Pleasanton, TXN9HU
- Jun 14, 2018Substantial damage · none injuries · Thomson, GAN45TX
- Nov 6, 2016Substantial damage · minor injuries · San Marcos, TXN4252K
- Sep 8, 2016Substantial damage · minor injuries · San Antonio, TXN178
- Sep 14, 2002Substantial damage · none injuries · Spanish Fork, UTN8369H
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19951 report on Stinson L-5 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- gasket1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 0 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1942 | 12 | |
| 1943 | 19 | |
| 1944 | 4 | |
| 1945 | 2 | |
| 1946 | 2 | |
| 1949 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 31 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Stinson L-5 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 13 NTSB events since 1982 involve Stinson L-5 airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 1 service difficulty report on Stinson L-5 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
- 105 mph
L-5 aircraft
Page 1 of 3| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N1156V | 1943 | Dallas, TX | Mar 9, 1992 |
| N121MC | 1944 | Oklahoma City, OK | May 11, 2017 |
| N1252 | 1942 | Ankeny, IA | Jul 16, 2015 |
| N14863 | — | N Richland Hills, TX | Apr 23, 2023 |
| N1548M | — | Dover, DE | Jun 21, 2013 |
| N1718M | — | Carriere, MS | Aug 28, 2019 |
| N17270 | — | Wilmington, DE | Jun 6, 2019 |
| N194 | 1945 | Rocky Hill, CT | Jun 4, 2020 |
| N198RB | 1942 | Chowchilla, CA | Feb 20, 2021 |
| N227BC | 1942 | Spring Hill, FL | May 19, 2017 |
| N255DB | 1942 | Lewes, DE | Jun 28, 2021 |
| N29846 | 1944 | Anaheim, CA | Jul 20, 2011 |
| N3706C | — | White Hall, MD | May 17, 2023 |
| N40002 | 1943 | Santa Teresa, NM | Mar 16, 2011 |
| N40003 | 1943 | Carmichael, CA | Apr 15, 1985 |
| N40480 | 1942 | Spokane, WA | Jul 8, 2025 |
| N4381Z | — | Lubbock, TX | Sep 9, 2023 |
| N4584 | 1944 | Hughson, CA | Apr 11, 1998 |
| N45TX | — | Newman Lake, WA | Feb 27, 2019 |
| N46JB | 1946 | Wahpeton, ND | Jan 12, 2010 |
| N48083 | — | Slaton, TX | May 7, 2023 |
| N4914 | — | Layton, UT | Jun 22, 2018 |
| N49279 | 1943 | Chicago, IL | Aug 1, 2017 |
| N49324 | 1943 | Wilmington, DE | Jul 15, 2025 |
| N5015N | 1943 | England, AR | Sep 20, 2013 |