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N12146
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1931 Stinson W C/N 3054Discuss this aircraft in forum |
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by Connie Bly, Franks Daughter
| Manufacturer: | Stinson |
| Model: | W Search all Stinson W |
| Year built: | 1931 |
| Construction Number (C/N): | 3054 |
| Aircraft Type: | Fixed wing single engine |
| Number of Seats: | 4 |
| Number of Engines: | 1 |
| Engine Type: | Reciprocating |
| Engine Manufacturer and Model: | P&w R-985 SERIES |
| Registration Number: | N12146 |
| Mode S (ICAO24) Code: | A05A6C |
| Certification Class: | Standard |
| Certification Issued: | 1982-06-09 |
| Air Worthiness Test: | 1956-05-12 |
| Last Action Taken: | 2000-03-30 |
| Current Status: | Undel Tri |
| Registration Type: | Co-Owned |
| Address: | Yelm, WA 98597 United States |
| Region: | Northwest Mountain |
| Ben Olson, 2008-10-20 00:00:00 | |
| This aircraft actually got me started in aviation. I rode my bike to the old South Tacoma Airport when I was 13 and helped the owner Frank Bly restore it. I soloed on my 16th B day got my Private on my 17th B day and when I turned 18 he held out the key and said "it's time you took her around". I flew it consistently even after Franks death and until the current owner purchased it from the family in the early 80's. Lots of great memories. Its the only "W" still flying. Some time ago the current owner actually found the original owner and if I remember correctly, took them up. | |