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1948 Stinson 108-3Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • New Richmond, WI, USA

This 1948 Stinson 108-3, registration NC233M, represents an exceptional, award-winning restoration with only 260 hours total time since its comprehensive rebuild. The aircraft was converted to a 108-5 configuration with a 180 HP Franklin L6A-335-B1 engine by the renowned specialists Butch Walsh and George Heinley, featuring a zero-time engine and C-21 McCauley propeller at rebuild, both now showing 260 hours SMOH. Its restoration quality is historically significant, having earned the Grand Champion Classic award at both Oshkosh and Sun 'n Fun in 1999. The airframe underwent a complete refurbishment in the mid-1990s through 1999, which...

Year
1948
Make
Stinson
Series
108
Model
108-3
Tail #
NC233M
Serial #
108-4233

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Classic / Antique, Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
260 hrs
Engine 1 Time
260 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 2 Time
260 hrs (SMOH)
Inspection Status
10/2025 Annual Sign Off

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GNC 250XL - GNC GPS/COM

Comms

Flight Com 403 - Place

Additional Equipment

Transponder

King KT76A - Transponder

Encoder

King AK350 - Encoder

Strobe System

3 Light Strobe System

Brakes

Cleveland - Brakes

Tailwheel

New Tailwheel Tire (2024)

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
10/10
Interior Year
1999
Paint Rating
11/10
Paint Year
1999
Interior Notes
Completed During Rebuild In 1999, Pilot/Co-pilot Beige Leather Seating, 2nd Row Maroon, Coordinated Sidewalls Maroon / Wood Trim. Beautiful Craftsmanship.
Exterior Notes
Completed Post Rebuild In 1999 By Butch Walsh, Overall Boston Maroon With Diana Cream Striping, Paint Shines To A Reflection, Also Good For A Mirror. Restored To Original 1948 Vintage Quality, Fabric Rated 10/10, No Blemishes. Always Hangared, Operated Exclusively In WI Since Rebuild.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Model
Franklin L6A-335-B1
Engine Power
180 HP
Propeller Model
C-21 McCauley

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Aircraft Location

New Richmond, WI, USA

Listing Details

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First Seen: Dec 4, 2025

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