Single-engine piston

N909C

1947 Stinson 108-3

Registered 1 NTSB/FAA record
Built
1947
Serial
108-3909
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
Franklin 6A4165 series
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Individual · sign in to see
Based
Weidman, MI
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1947 Stinson 108-3
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Registration record

N909C on the FAA register

Type
1947 Stinson 108-3
Serial
108-3909
Engines
Franklin 6A4165 series
Registered owner
Individual — the name of an individual registrant is shown to signed-in users. Sign in
Weidman, MI
Certificate issued
2016-11-05
Airworthiness date
—
Registration expires
2029-11-30
Airworthiness class
Standard
Mode S (hex)
AC90CD
Mode S (octal)
53110315
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

  • 2029-11-30
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2020-09-01
    Accident at Coleman, MI; damage: substantial.
  • 2016-11-05
    Certificate of registration issued as N909C.
  • 1947
    Manufactured (1947).
Overview

About N909C

N909C is a 1947 Stinson 108-3, serial number 108-3909. It is registered to an individual in Weidman, Michigan. The current certificate of registration was issued on November 5, 2016 and expires on November 30, 2029.

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.

N909C 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

2020-09-01 Accident · Coleman, MI Damage: Substantial NTSB · CEN20LA377
Reported aircraft: Stinson 108-3
Probable cause: The pilot s improper installation of the generator drive gear, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.

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.