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Universal Stinson 108-3

49 Universal Stinson 108-3 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1947–1950. Most are registered in AK, CA and IN.

Registered today
49
Years built
1947–1950
Seats
4
Engines
1 · Reciprocating

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

0 ADs match the Universal Stinson 108-3 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
4
Destroyed
1
Substantial damage
3
Minor damage
0
No damage
0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Universal Stinson 108-3 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Universal Stinson 108-3 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

  • Sep 5, 2000Substantial damage · none injuries · Yakutat, AKN603C
  • Oct 13, 1998Destroyed · minor injuries · Jackson Hole, WYN569C
  • Feb 12, 1996Substantial damage · none injuries · Hubbard, ORN417DW
  • Aug 25, 1984Substantial damage · minor injuries · Reidsville, SCN6771M

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

1 report on Universal Stinson 108-3 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Most reported parts

  1. crankshaft1

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
194716
194819
19493
19502
Unknown9

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
AK4
CA4
IN3
MI3
MN3
OR3
UT3
AZ2
CO2
FL2

Buyer checklist

No ADs published since 1998 match the Universal Stinson 108-3 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 4 NTSB events since 1982 involve Universal Stinson 108-3 airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 1 service difficulty report on Universal Stinson 108-3 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.
See the registered Universal Stinson 108-3 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
94 mph

108-3 aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N108NM1948Las Cruces, NMApr 11, 2005
N30491948Kasilof, AKDec 8, 2017
N328TT—Tarkio, MOJan 24, 2017
N4001C1949Sikeston, MOFeb 21, 2025
N4005C1947Loveland, COJan 18, 2025
N4024C1948Diana, TXJul 11, 2022
N4026C1948Palmdale, CAMay 30, 2002
N4028C1948Agua Dulce, CAOct 8, 2014
N4049C1949Wadsworth, OHNov 7, 2022
N4069C1950Canton, MINov 14, 2008
N4073C1948Dixie, IDAug 31, 2006
N4076C1948Bountiful, UTFeb 10, 2005
N4090C1950Palm Coast, FLSep 18, 2013
N4098C—Smithfield, RIJul 10, 2024
N4102C—Metter, GAJun 16, 2015
N531C1947East Grand Forks, MNJun 29, 2020
N562C1947Pueblo, COAug 11, 2009
N576C—Chandler, AZMay 25, 2024
N603C1947Kalispell, MTAug 12, 1999
N6090M1947Potter Valley, CANov 2, 2007
N6102M1947Mechanicsville, VAOct 28, 2015
N6167M1948Penngrove, CAMar 2, 1979
N6219M1948Thermopolis, WYDec 12, 2020
N6280M1948Salt Lake City, UTMar 9, 2000
N6381M1948Queen Creek, AZJan 8, 2008

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