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Stinson L-5E

20 Stinson L-5E aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1944–1955. Most are registered in TX, AZ and CA.

Registered today
20
Years built
1944–1955
Seats
2
Engines
1 · Reciprocating

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

0 ADs match the Stinson L-5E 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.

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Accident history

NTSB since 1982
NTSB events
3
Destroyed
0
Substantial damage
3
Minor damage
0
No damage
0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Stinson L-5E airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Stinson L-5E aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

  • Aug 20, 2015Substantial damage · none injuries · Tucson, AZN944LB
  • Jul 21, 1995Substantial damage · minor injuries · Elko, NVN31853
  • Jun 2, 1984Substantial damage · none injuries · Wooster, OHN1570M

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

0 reports on Stinson L-5E airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19441
19451
19471
19551
Unknown16

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
TX3
AZ2
CA2
OH2
GA1
IA1
MI1
MN1
MS1
OK1

Buyer checklist

No ADs published since 1998 match the Stinson L-5E airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 3 NTSB events since 1982 involve Stinson L-5E airframes. 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.
See the registered Stinson L-5E aircraft

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-5E aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N10453—Mounds, OKFeb 15, 1991
N10460—Atlanta, GAMay 29, 2008
N10569—Fairfield Township, OHJun 24, 2026
N1570M—Trail, ORMay 9, 2023
N1962M—Greenwood, MSAug 21, 2021
N2561C—Lancaster, OHMay 8, 2018
N2745C—Portage, MIJan 29, 2025
N318531944Stockton, CAFeb 12, 2026
N400201947Graford, TXSep 18, 1996
N45CV1945Atascadero, CASep 5, 2014
N5625V—Dallas, TXSep 5, 1991
N57WT—Virginia Beach, VAMay 16, 2024
N66579—Cedar Rapids, IADec 1, 2010
N687811955Waukesha, WI—
N75060—Camden, TNOct 18, 2012
N7618B—Granbury, TXJun 22, 2018
N7728B—Bemidji, MNApr 17, 2019
N8367H—Apache Junction, AZMay 17, 2007
N9158B—Aberdeen, SDOct 27, 2014
N944LB—Tucson, AZNov 1, 2011

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