BeechTalk - BT - 1947 Stinson 108-2. $17,500

Username Protected · **Posted:** 27 Dec 2017, 14:00

It has been a week, price decline by $500.

$17,500

Username Protected · **Posted:** 27 Dec 2017, 16:41

Joe,
Great plane for the money! Someone needs to snatch this one up..

Username Protected · **Posted:** 27 Dec 2017, 17:08

Repeat after yourself...."Earl, you do not need another plane.......you do not need another plane......"

Username Protected · **Posted:** 28 Dec 2017, 19:42

I thought the -2 had the 165hp? Also is it in a hangar and can it stay there for a while?

Username Protected · **Posted:** 28 Dec 2017, 20:29

I also thought the 108-2 came with the 165hp? :scratch:

Username Protected · **Posted:** 28 Dec 2017, 23:01

Username Protected wrote:

I also thought the 108-2 came with the 165hp? :scratch:

I think the -3 got the bigger motor and the bigger tail.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 29 Dec 2017, 01:14

Yes it is in a hangar, I’m sure something could be worked out to keep it in a hangar. If you want to leave it at LNC more permanently, I even have a friend who may rent you a spot in his large hangar.

The engine size I have to trust from the owner because I’m no Stinson guru. The owner is an IA so I believe what he says about the motor.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 29 Dec 2017, 01:22

Yep, -3 had 165hp, bigger fuel tanks, bigger fuel lines, and that huge vertical with a narrow chord rudder. I had a -3 and loved it, but always liked the looks of the -2 a lot better. They are great flying planes.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 30 Dec 2017, 11:35

108-1 small tail/small engine 150hp.
108-2 small tail/big engine 165hp.
108-3 big tail/big engine 165hp.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 05 Jan 2018, 11:48

Where does “Voyager” and “Station Wagon” fit into the mix. Seem to recall something sbout floor strength??? :scratch:

MM

Username Protected · **Posted:** 05 Jan 2018, 16:39

I believe the Flying Station Wagon model had the wood panel interior.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 05 Jan 2018, 18:08

Aviationdb.net has it listed as a 108-1.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 05 Jan 2018, 20:12

We own a 108-1 with a 180 Lycoming and use it with skis in the winter and really enjoy flying it. The Stinson and BE 18 are very similar in that they are a joy to fly and also (now the pay attention news) have maintenance free airframes and the engines, both Franklin and R 985, not so maintenance free and require a knowledgeable mechanic.Anyway that has been the experience of a freight dog operator, ymmv.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 08 Jan 2018, 16:16

So. . .who works on these old Franklin engines any more? Like the Beech Electric Prop. . .great prop, but with very few folks who know how to fix problems!! Considering. :scratch:

Username Protected · **Posted:** 08 Jan 2018, 16:49

150 hp Franklin = standard case
165 hp Franklin = standard case OR heavy case (heavy case not available on 150)
108 - no external baggage door
108-1 first to have external baggage access
108-2 with a 150hp would be a curious derate/engine change
this series is one of the most docile classics!
Franklin engine runs as smooth as a sewing machine......