N11159 - 1931 Stinson SM-8A Aircraft Registration

RELI

1931 STINSON SM-8A

Aircraft Description

N11159 is a 1931 Stinson SM-8A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hilgendorf Ross E in Welcome, MN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 6, 1959. The registration certificate was issued on May 16, 2019. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming R680-4P-B4 engine producing 225 horsepower, N11159 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A03313 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N11159 was last updated on August 4, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Stinson AT-19 Reliant was a versatile high-wing monoplane that bridged civilian executive aviation and World War II military service. First flown in February 1942 in its militarized form, it was a single-engine aircraft powered by various radial engines producing 245-450 horsepower and accommodating one pilot plus three to five passengers. Measuring 41 feet 10 inches in wingspan and 29 feet 6 inches in length, the AT-19 was manufactured by the Stinson Aircraft Division of the Aviation Manufacturing Corporation in Detroit, Michigan. AviatorDB tracks 1,986 Stinson aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is RELI.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N11159. 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
1931
Manufacturer
STINSON
Model
SM-8A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
RELIAT-19 Reliant
Cruise Speed
123 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 6, 1959
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 16, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
HILGENDORF ROSS E
Address
1583 120TH AVE
City
WELCOME
State / Zip Code
Minnesota56181-1380
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
R680-4P-B4
Horsepower
225 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50031423
Mode S Code (Hex)
A03313

Additional Details

Registration
N11159
Serial Number
4302
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 4, 2023
Last Update Date
August 4, 2023
Unique ID
00681080

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC