1947 Stinson 108-3Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • Puntarenas, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica

This 1947 Stinson 108-3 (Registration TI-BIX) presents a meticulously restored classic with modern avionics and a well-maintained original Franklin 6A4-165-B3 engine. The airframe underwent a complete restoration in 2002, including structural inspections, re-covering, and rebuilding of landing gear and control surfaces. With 4,154 total hours and only 685 hours SMOH on the engine (plus a 50-hour top overhaul with new rings, valves, and cylinders as needed), this aircraft offers a blend of vintage appeal and reliability. The propeller was overhauled 200 hours ago and remains balanced.

The panel features modern upgrades including a uAvionix...

Year: 1947

Make: Stinson

Series: 108

Model: 108-3

Tail #: TI-BIX

Serial #: 4110

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Specifications

Category: Single-Engine Piston

Intended Use: Classic / Antique, Recreational

Flight Rules: VFR

Useful Load: 1,062 lbs

Seats: 4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time: 4,154 hrs

Engine 1 Time: 685 hrs (SMOH)

Prop 1 Time: 200 hrs

Logbook Status: Full and continuous logbooks since new

Inspection Status: Clean airworthiness status

Avionics

PFD

uAvionix AV-30 - (AI DG) digital and directional gyro in one sleek

ADSB

TailBeacon - ADS-B Out FAA-approved ADS-B solution for full compliance

GPS

Garmin Aera 760 - Panel Mount bright, intuitive touchscreen GPS with traffic, terrain, and synthetic vision (ADS-B via GDL compatible)

EMS

JPI EDM-830 - JPI Engine Monitor full-color digital monitoring of EGT, CHT, fuel flow, oil temp/pressure, and more

Additional Equipment

Exhaust System

Franklin 6A4-165-B3 - Original Engine

Interior

Fully restored interior in excellent condition Seats reupholstered - very comfortable for long flights Matching side panels and new headliner Clean carpet and solid floorboards All windows clear, seals in great condition Cabin heat and ventilation functional Spacious 4-seat layout with rear baggage area Classic yokes, restored trim, and tasteful panel lighting

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year: 2002

Paint Year: 2002

Interior Notes: Fully restored interior in excellent condition Seats reupholstered - very comfortable for long flights Matching side panels and new headliner Clean carpet and solid floorboards All windows clear, seals in great condition Cabin heat and ventilation functional Spacious 4-seat layout with rear baggage area Classic yokes, restored trim, and tasteful panel lighting

Exterior Notes: Complete restoration in 2002, with no expense spared. All structural components were inspected and repaired or replaced as needed. It was recovered, refinished, and rebuilt from the ground up.