Stinson SM-8A
18 Stinson SM-8A aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1930–1980. Most are registered in CA, MI and OH.
- Registered today
- 18
- Years built
- 1930–1980
- Seats
- 4
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Stinson SM-8A 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 SM-8A
One email when a new AD may apply to this model. Stop any time.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 0
- Destroyed
- 0
- Substantial damage
- 0
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Stinson SM-8A airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Stinson SM-8A aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Stinson SM-8A airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1930 | 10 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1931 | 3 | |
| 1980 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 4 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Stinson SM-8A airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. No NTSB events since 1982 involve Stinson SM-8A 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
- 123 mph
SM-8A aircraft
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N1026 | 1930 | Freeville, NY | Aug 24, 2021 |
| N11159 | 1931 | Welcome, MN | May 16, 2019 |
| N11178 | 1931 | Lksid Marblhd, OH | Apr 20, 1998 |
| N205W | — | Naples, FL | Nov 5, 2014 |
| N206W | 1930 | Belding, MI | Aug 11, 2005 |
| N231W | 1930 | San Antonio, TX | — |
| N245W | 1930 | Ellsinore, MO | May 1, 1998 |
| N411M | 1930 | Hood River, OR | Apr 20, 2018 |
| N418M | 1930 | Mimbres, NM | Jun 4, 2020 |
| N458Y | — | Billings, MT | May 26, 2004 |
| N469Y | 1930 | Petaluma, CA | Feb 1, 2024 |
| N483Y | 1931 | Paso Robles, CA | Oct 13, 2023 |
| N925W | — | Tecumseh, MI | Mar 14, 2014 |
| N930W | 1930 | Phoenix, AZ | Apr 11, 2023 |
| N934M | 1980 | Port Townsend, WA | Sep 4, 2018 |
| N941W | 1930 | Ellerbe, NC | Jul 15, 2014 |
| N963W | 1930 | Zanesville, OH | Jul 20, 1978 |
| N981W | — | Bryan, TX | Oct 26, 2023 |