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 apply0 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.
Watch new ADs for the Stinson L-5E
One email when a new AD may apply to this model. Stop any time.
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.
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Stinson L-5E airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1944 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1945 | 1 | |
| 1947 | 1 | |
| 1955 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 16 |
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.
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
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N10453 | — | Mounds, OK | Feb 15, 1991 |
| N10460 | — | Atlanta, GA | May 29, 2008 |
| N10569 | — | Fairfield Township, OH | Jun 24, 2026 |
| N1570M | — | Trail, OR | May 9, 2023 |
| N1962M | — | Greenwood, MS | Aug 21, 2021 |
| N2561C | — | Lancaster, OH | May 8, 2018 |
| N2745C | — | Portage, MI | Jan 29, 2025 |
| N31853 | 1944 | Stockton, CA | Feb 12, 2026 |
| N40020 | 1947 | Graford, TX | Sep 18, 1996 |
| N45CV | 1945 | Atascadero, CA | Sep 5, 2014 |
| N5625V | — | Dallas, TX | Sep 5, 1991 |
| N57WT | — | Virginia Beach, VA | May 16, 2024 |
| N66579 | — | Cedar Rapids, IA | Dec 1, 2010 |
| N68781 | 1955 | Waukesha, WI | — |
| N75060 | — | Camden, TN | Oct 18, 2012 |
| N7618B | — | Granbury, TX | Jun 22, 2018 |
| N7728B | — | Bemidji, MN | Apr 17, 2019 |
| N8367H | — | Apache Junction, AZ | May 17, 2007 |
| N9158B | — | Aberdeen, SD | Oct 27, 2014 |
| N944LB | — | Tucson, AZ | Nov 1, 2011 |