1949 Stinson 108-3 for sale

1949 Stinson 108-3

Single Engine Piston

CLEAN HISTORY FOR SALE
$175,000
Location Moundridge, KS
Total Time 1,366 hrs
Engine SMOH 36 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 108-5126
Reg # N701C
Damage History Clean per seller
Engine Franklin 6A4-165-B3;6A4-165-B5
Cruise 105 kts (194 km/h)
ICAO Type S108
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

VFR

Garmin GTX 327 Foreflight and Garmin Pilot compatible transponder. Garmin GTR 225 radio with second frequency monitor and Yoke mounted Push to Talk Pilot / Co-pilot. PS Engineering PM2000 4 place intercom. Vertical Card Compass and Custom Cover. USB Ports

Description

2025 Oshkosh Lindy Award: Classic Reserve Grand Champion! Complete restoration inside and out from the frame to the lights. Fresh June 2026 Annual. 36 SMOH on Engine and Prop. No Damage History. Pristine show quality that runs and flys perfectly.

Engine

Fresh Franklin 165 (Airworx Overhaul). New Exhaust and Mufflers. New AIRWOLF Remote Oil Filter. NEW Engine Baffle Kit. New Kelly Ignition Harness. NEW Sensenich Brass and Wood Climb Pitch Prop.

Propeller

Fresh annual. Scott 3200 Tailwheel. 172 Master Cylinder Conversion. All New Tubing and Hoses. New Control Cables. Elevator / Rudder Trim. Cleveland Wheels and Brakes. All New Upgraded Electrical Wiring. Epoxy Primed Airframe and Wing Frames. New Spinner. New Concord Battery. Aero LED Nav and Strobe Lights. WAT LED Landing Lights, New LP Aero Plastics Windshield. New Limo Tinted Side Windows. Brushed Aluminum Trim. New Poly Fiber Fabric - Aerothane Lemon Yellow. No Damage history. No Corrosion.

Interior

New Beige and Brown Custom AirTex Fabric Pleated Interior. New Headliner. pockets on Pilot/Copilot seats. 4 place intercom. Color Matched Panel Overlay. Custom Wood and Brass Throttle. USB Ports.

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison

Source Price Action
Southwind Global Aviation
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$175,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Stinson 108-3

This 1949 Stinson 108-3 (N701C) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 1,366 hours on the airframe. There are currently 3 108-3 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $64,900 to $175,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $175,000.

The 108-3 cruises at 105 kts (194 km/h) with a range of 443 nm (820 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 13,000 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 9 GPH (34 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $56/hr in fuel alone.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 1,366 hours
Budget $135 for pre-purchase inspection

Stinson 108-3 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
105 kts (194 km/h)
Max Speed
124 kts (230 km/h)
Range
443 nm (820 km)
Ceiling
13,000 ft (3,962 m)
Max Weight
2,400 lbs (1,089 kg)
Useful Load
900 lbs (408 kg)
Horsepower
165 HP
Fuel Burn
9 GPH (34 L/h)

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

STINSON 108-3

Fuel Burn
9.0 GPH
~$58/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the STINSON 108-3. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N701C.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Moundridge, KS

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Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

NTSB safety data coming soon.

We'll check N701C against the NTSB accident database.

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