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N6492M V

Universal Stinson 108-3 · Terrebonne, OR

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N6492M is an Universal Stinson 108-3 (serial 108-4492), registered to Hess Wayne P (individual) in Terrebonne, OR. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires March 2029; the airworthiness certificate dates from October 1969 (57 years ago). It carries a Franklin 6A4165 SERIES engine rated at 165 hp, the engine on 92% of registered Universal Stinson 108-3s. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A88954. It is one of 49 Universal Stinson 108-3 aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Hess Wayne P
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Terrebonne, OR
Serial number
108-4492
Airworthiness class
Standard – Normal
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A88954 · 52104524 octal
Certificate issued
Mar 11, 2022
Airworthiness date
Oct 14, 1969
Last FAA activity
Jul 22, 2023
Registration expires
Mar 31, 2029
FAA region
S

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Franklin 6A4165 SERIES
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
165 hp
Power per seat
41 hp
FAA engine code
27025

45 of the 49 registered Universal Stinson 108-3 carry this engine (92%), across 4 engine variants on the type.

Source: FAA engine reference (ENGINE.txt), matched on this registration's engine code.

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 9230418

Universal Stinson 108-3
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 4
Cruise: 82 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 27025

Manufacturer: Franklin
Model: 6A4165 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 165 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N6492M
Serial Number: 108-4492
Year Manufactured: —
ACFTREF Code: 9230418
Engine Code: 27025
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Normal
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52104524
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A88954

Registrant

Hess Wayne P
Individual
1600 Nw Newell Ave
Terrebonne, OR, 977609432
FAA Region: S

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Mar 11, 2022
Airworthiness Oct 14, 1969
Expiration Mar 31, 2029
Last Activity Jul 22, 2023
Data as of Nov 2, 2026

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