Single-engine piston

N97343

1946 Stinson 108

Registered 2 NTSB/FAA records
Built
1946
Serial
108-343
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
Franklin 6A4150 series
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Individual · sign in to see
Based
Twin Lake, MI
Registration record

N97343 on the FAA register

Type
1946 Stinson 108
Serial
108-343
Engines
Franklin 6A4150 series
Registered owner
Individual — the name of an individual registrant is shown to signed-in users. Sign in
Twin Lake, MI
Certificate issued
1999-07-28
Airworthiness date
—
Registration expires
2028-01-31
Airworthiness class
Standard
Mode S (hex)
AD91CA
Mode S (octal)
53310712
Seats (type)
4
Weight class
up to 12,499 lb
Range (type)
600 nm
Cruise (type)
103 kt
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registry history

Timeline

  • 2028-01-31
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 1999-07-28
    Certificate of registration issued as N97343.
  • 1978-12-01
    Accident at Cincinnati,Oh, 35; damage: substantial.
  • 1976-06-06
    Accident at Cincinnati,Oh, 35; damage: substantial.
  • 1946
    Manufactured (1946).
Overview

About N97343

N97343 is a 1946 Stinson 108, serial number 108-343. It is registered to an individual in Twin Lake, Michigan. The current certificate of registration was issued on July 28, 1999 and expires on January 31, 2028.

The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a single-engine piston, one Franklin 6A4150 series engine and 4 seats. Published figures for the type give a cruise speed of about 103 knots and a range of about 600 nm; actual performance depends on configuration, load and conditions. Its airworthiness certificate is standard category.

N97343 has 2 accident/incident records on file (most serious damage: substantial); details are below.

Cruise
103 kt
Range
600 nm
Power / thrust (each)
150
Takeoff over 50 ft
1,350 ft
Landing over 50 ft
1,400 ft
Fuel burn
10 gph

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

Safety record

Accident & incident history

1978-12-01 Accident · Cincinnati,Oh, 35 Damage: Substantial NTSB · 3 3611
Reported aircraft: Stinson 108
1976-06-06 Accident · Cincinnati,Oh, 35 Damage: Substantial NTSB · 3 1411
Reported aircraft: Stinson 108

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.