C-STM - 1965 Stits Sutherland-stits Skycoupe Aircraft Registration

1965 Stits SUTHERLAND-STITS SKYCOUPE

Aircraft Description

C-STM is a 1965 Stits SUTHERLAND-STITS SKYCOUPE, a single-engine aircraft registered to Karl Steinebach in Takysie Lake, British Columbia. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is C03183 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Stits SA-7 Sky-Coupe was a pioneering homebuilt aircraft that helped establish the kit-built airplane market in America during the 1950s. First flown in 1957, it was a high-wing, single-engine monoplane that seated two occupants side-by-side and could accommodate engines ranging from 60 to 90 horsepower. With a wingspan of 25 feet 9 inches and a maximum speed of 138 mph, the Sky-Coupe offered amateur builders an economical entry into aviation. The aircraft was manufactured as kits by Stits Aircraft, founded by designer Ray Stits. AviatorDB tracks 44 Stits aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is SA7.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving C-STM. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1965
Manufacturer
Stits
Model
SUTHERLAND-STITS SKYCOUPE
Type Aircraft
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Unknown
Status
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
Karl Steinebach
Address
City
Takysie Lake
State / Zip Code
British ColumbiaV0J2V0
Country
Canada

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
Mode S Code (Hex)
C03183

Additional Details

Registration
C-STM
Serial Number
1
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
Last Update Date
February 14, 2026
Unique ID

Data Source

Data provided by Transport Canada. Contact the agency directly for more information.

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC