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Information Sources:

• A-767.  The Type Certificate Data Sheet for the Stinson 108 series, revision 27, dated July 14, 2005 in PDF format, requires Adobe Acrobat. Added 2/3/2004, Updated 9/12/2005.
• Flight Lines - Dave Miller's web site - aviation art and floatplane data, plus the Stinson Model Guide - data and photos.
• International Stinson Club - (formerly the Southwest Stinson Club) - an active membership organization for Stinson enthusiasts with more than 500 members world-wide.
• National Stinson Club - a type club for enthusiasts of (primarily) pre-war, round-engined Stinsons. Contact George Alleman, 1229 Rising Hill Road West, Placerville, CA 95667, 530-622-4004, nscgeorge@internet49.com.
• Sentinel Owners and Pilots Association - provides support for owner's, pilot's and enthusiasts of Stinson L-5, OY-1 and OY-2 aircraft. Added 10/14/02.
• Stinson 108 Voyager Page by Larry Westin - perhaps the most extensive accumulation of information on the Stinson 108 series to be found anywhere on the web. Highly recommended!
• Stinson Reliant Home Page - a website devoted to Reliants and other round engine Stinsons, by Todd Matthies.  Added 2/20/02.
• StinsonFlyer.com - Dave Talley's Stinson 108 site - includes extensive info from Larry Westin. Added 2/26/01.
• ISC Knowledge Base -  a compilation of technical information from the International Stinson Club. Available to ISC members for purchase on CD-ROM.  Replaces the old paper "Technical Corner." This is a "must-have" for Stinson owners who do their own maintenance.  $27 payable to the ISC.  Mail to: Joe Dexter, 10497 Alta Mesa Road, Wilton, CA 95693. Added 3/14/04
• Stinson Historical & Restoration Society (SHARS) -  published the SHARS Journal, three issues per year.  Cost is $30 per year.  First issue (Volume 1 - Number 1) published July 2000.  SHARS replaces the National Stinson Club, 108 section that had been run by Bill and Debbie Snavely until the spring of 2000.  SHARS will not  be a type club, but will serve as an umbrella group with a focus on the history of all models of Stinsons. Contact Robert Taylor, Editor, P.O. Box 127, Attumwa, IA, 52501.  Phone 515-938-2773. Fax 515-938.2084.  E-mail aaaapmhq@pcsia.com.
• The YAHOO Stinson discussion group - an online discussion group for Stinson enthusiasts - open to all.  Hosted by Dave Miller. Added 9/24/02
• Vintage Aircraft Association - the division of the Experimental Aircraft Association for vintage airplane enthusiasts.  Membership includes a subscription to Vintage Airplane magazine, shown below. EAA Aviation Center, PO Box 3086, Oshkosh;, WI 54903-3086.  Phone 920-426-4800, E-mail: Vintage@eaa.org.

On the June, 1999 cover of Vintage Airplane, a pair of beautiful Stinson 108-3s shot during the 1999 Sun 'n Fun EAA Fly-In.  In the foreground is the NC6233M restored by Butch Walsh of Arrington, Virginia and right off his left wing is Don Goodman with his N717C.  Photo by EAA's Jim Koepnick.  NC6233M was Grand Champion Classic at Oshkosh '99!  N717C won best Custom Classic (Class C 151-235 HP) at Oshkosh '99.  Click on image for larger view.

Parts and Services:

• Alaskan Bushwheels - looking for HUGE tundra tires for your Stinson? Alaskan Bushwheels now has an STC for 108 series Stinsons.  Added 11/21/02.
• Franklin Engine Tools - Frank Bailey offers cylinder base wrenches, pushrod tube puller and pusher, and valve lifter compressors.  Also, fuel selector valves repaired with positive detents, door latches repaired, and the Franklin tach drive modified with a "Garlock Seal" to stop leaks.  No website,  but the phone number is 310-835-2836.  Email is fcbailey (at) sbcglobal (dot) net. Added 9/19/06, Updated 4/1/08.
• Bedrock Aero Restorations - Paul Workman does vintage aircraft restorations, fabric covering and interior work in Zanesville, Ohio.  Added 1/23/07.
• Mike Benoit - offers reproductions of the dome light covers as used on the Stinson 108 series.  He can also make yoke center covers. Updated 6/12/07.
• Classic Aire, Inc - Bruce Kown offers Franklin parts and service. 276 Old Dallas Road SW, Cartersville, GA. Phone 770-386-7435.   Added 5/6/03. Updated 9/18/06
• Tom Buce - Tom (at his Lands Inn location) produces replicas of the rear wood interior panels for the Stinson 108-3 using the system developed by Gene McBee.  He also provides other services and has purchased the Alpine 180 HP Lycoming STC and plans to offer the conversion STC and engine mount.  Updated 1/16/06.
• Franklin Aircraft Engines - under new ownership with plans for production in Poland.  Added 4/15/06. Updated 8/7/06 with correct URL.
• Franklin Engine Co. (Formerly A-1 Service) - Source of Franklin parts, including pistons, rings, bearings and overhaul gasket sets.  Founded by the late George Heinley, now operated by Susan Prall.  P.O. Box 514, Jewett, Tx.75846, (903) 626-5115 .  When last checked, the website wass receiving a "major overhaul" and was temporarily not fully operational.  E-mail is susan@franklinparts.com.   Updated 7/28/05.
• Keystone Instruments - in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. Can overhaul Stinson instruments, including fuel gauges and engine instruments. 570 748-7083, E-Mail: info@keystoneinstruments.com
• Greg Lucas  - can provide cylinder work and major overhaul on Franklin engines. 221 N. Pecan Street, Pauls Valley, Ok 73075,   Phone (405) 268-3925,  E-mail: cglucas@suddenlink.net , website www.cglucas.com. Added 7/31/05.  Updated 1/25/08.
• Pacific Oil Cooler Service - offers a replacement oil cooler for the Stinson 108, STC pending, 337 currently required. 9761 Klingerman Street, South El Monte, CA 91733, Phone 1-800-866-7335.  Added 12/20/05.
• Schultz Engineering - manufacturer of replica etched instrument panels to duplicate the original lower instument panels on the Stinson 108-1, -2, and -3.   Dan Schultz also has the T-nuts that are used on the upper windshield retainer, cost is $2.50 for a bag of 24. Contact Dan Schultz at schultzav@earthlink.net. Updated 1/10/06.
• Super Stinson Modifications, LLC - offers complete STC'd kits for conversion to the 230 HP Continental O-470.   Email: tjausten@bctonline.com Added 2/16/03, Updated 12/4/04.
• SkyTec - FAA/PMA approved light weight replacement starters for Franklin engines.  Added 1/3/03.
• Steve's Aircraft - offers STC'd gascolators for Stinson Voyagers.  Added 2/10/05.
• Jamie Treat Aviation Aircraft Restoration & Repair - Jaime runs a restoration shop and specializes in Stinsons, Aeroncas, and Fairchilds.  He can help if you need work on your Stinson or other fabric taildragger. He has recently moved to Kelly Airpark in Elbert, Colorado. Jamie's e-mail address is: JamieTreat@direcway.com
• Tuffloats - a new composite float for Stinsons is under development by Keith Hulton.
• Univair Aircraft Corporation - holds the type certificate for the Stinson 108 series and produces replacement parts.
• Tom Wagner - has designed rubber Flap Hinge Guards for the Stinson 108. Cost is $43.25 each in any quantity plus flat rate shipping of $10 per order. Installation is simple:  slide over bracket and attach with 2  4-40 bolts and nylok nuts.  No drilling required and removes easily for inspection of hinge.  Added 7/4/08.
• Charles Wirt - is an A&P/AI and Stinson enthusiast with expertise with HW75/10/10A aircraft.  He has patterns for many parts and can help with most "Baby Stinson" woodwork and exhaust systems. Added 4/4/06.

Other Stinson Links :

• Rose Field - Simon Rose keeps a beautiful 108-3 and a V-77 Gullwing Stinson on his grass airstrip in Alberta, Canada. 
• Leather Neck Air Corp - Stinson owner Tim Payne has a web site and sells nice T-shirts with Stinson artwork.  Check it out!