Single-engine piston

N588C

1947 Stinson 108-3

Registered 1 NTSB/FAA record
Built
1947
Serial
108-3588
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
Franklin 6A4165 series
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Individual · sign in to see
Based
Sequim, WA
1947 Stinson 108-3
Representative photo of a Stinson 108-3. Not a photo of N588C.
Registration record

N588C on the FAA register

Type
1947 Stinson 108-3
Serial
108-3588
Engines
Franklin 6A4165 series
Registered owner
Individual — the name of an individual registrant is shown to signed-in users. Sign in
Sequim, WA
Certificate issued
1998-11-24
Airworthiness date
1956-07-16
Registration expires
2028-10-31
Airworthiness class
Standard
Mode S (hex)
A793D2
Mode S (octal)
51711722
Seats (type)
4
Weight class
up to 12,499 lb
Range (type)
594 nm
Cruise (type)
105 kt
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registry history

Timeline

  • 2028-10-31
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2026-05-12
    Accident at Quilcene, WA; damage: substantial.
  • 1998-11-24
    Certificate of registration issued as N588C.
  • 1956-07-16
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (standard category).
  • 1947
    Manufactured (1947).
Overview

About N588C

N588C is a 1947 Stinson 108-3, serial number 108-3588. It is registered to an individual in Sequim, Washington. The current certificate of registration was issued on November 24, 1998 and expires on October 31, 2028.

The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a single-engine piston, one Franklin 6A4165 series engine and 4 seats. Published figures for the type give a cruise speed of about 105 knots and a range of about 594 nm; actual performance depends on configuration, load and conditions. Its airworthiness certificate is standard category, dated July 16, 1956.

N588C has 1 accident/incident record on file (most serious damage: substantial); details are below.

Cruise
105 kt
Range
594 nm
Power / thrust (each)
165
Takeoff over 50 ft
1,500 ft
Landing over 50 ft
940 ft
Fuel burn
10 gph

Published figures for the Stinson 108-3 type. They describe the model, not this airframe's equipment or condition.

Safety record

Accident & incident history

2026-05-12 Accident · Quilcene, WA Damage: Substantial NTSB · WPR26LA183
Reported aircraft: Stinson 108-3
Preliminary report: On May 12, 2026, at about 1049 Pacific daylight time, a Stinson 108-3 airplane, N588C, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Quilcene, Washington. The pilot was uninjured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that during his preflight inspection of the airplane, he did not note any oil leaks, and the engine oil dipstick showed about 7.5 quarts of oil. About 15 minutes after departure, the engine began to run rough. The pilot applied carburetor heat, switched magnetos, and switched fuel tanks to resolve the engine roughness, but was unsuccessful. He then decided to divert to a nearby…
NTSB report ↗

Sources: NTSB aviation accident database and CAROL case system, FAA preliminary accident & incident notices. Search accident records

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Data: FAA Aircraft Registry (October 2026), including deregistered aircraft; NTSB and FAA accident data; fyiAero listing history. Individual owners' names are shown to signed-in users and street addresses are never shown. Type figures are published specifications, not this aircraft's.