Stinson Station Wagon 108-3

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Key Takeaways:

  • The Stinson Station Wagon 108-3 is highlighted as one of the best deals on the used aircraft market, with a current estimated price of $20,000, significantly higher than its original new price of $6,484.
  • This 4-seater aircraft is powered by a 165-horsepower Franklin 6A4-165-B3 engine, features conventional landing gear, and offers a useful load of 1080 lbs (derived from gross and empty weights).
  • It achieves a maximum level speed of 108 knots, a 75% power cruise speed of 104 knots, and an estimated range of 395 nautical miles with reserves.
  • Performance capabilities include a best rate of climb between 550 to 650 fpm, a service ceiling of 16,500 feet, and relatively short takeoff (980 ft) and landing (940 ft) ground rolls.
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Price: $20,000/$6,484 (new)
Engine make/model: Franklin 6A4-165-B3
Horsepower for takeoff: 165
TBO hrs.: N/A
Fuel type: 80/100LL
Propeller make/type: Sensenich, Fixed
Landing gear type: Conventional
Max ramp weight (lbs.): 2400
Gross weight (lbs.): 2400
Max landing weight (lbs.): 2400
Empty weight (lbs.): 1320
Useful load (lbs.): 50
Oil capacity (qts.): 8
Wingspan: 34 ft.
Overall length: 24 ft. 6 in.
Height: 6 ft. 10 in.
Wing area (sq. ft.): 155
Wing loading (lbs./sq. ft.): 15.5
Power loading (lbs./hp.): 14.5
Wheel track (in.): 84
Wheel size (in.): 6
Seating capacity: 4
Cabin doors: 2
Cabin width (in.): 39
Cabin height (in.): 46
Baggage capacity (lbs.): 100
PERFORMANCE
Max level speed (knots): 108
Cruise speed (knots):
75% power: 104
65% power: n/a
55% power: n/a
Max range (w/ reserve) (nm):
75% power: 395 (est.)
65% power: n/a
55% power: n/a
Fuel consumption (gph):
75% power: 10.0
65% power: n/a
55% power: n/a
Estimated endurance (65% power w/1 hr reserve) (hrs): 4.3
Stall speed (flaps up) (knots): 54
Stall speed (flaps down) (knots): 48
Best rate of climb (fpm): 550 to 650
Service ceiling (ft.): 16,500
Takeoff ground roll (ft.): 980
Landing ground roll (ft.): 940
all specs are standard unless noted otherwise

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