N40480 - 1942 Stinson L-5 Aircraft Registration

L5

1942 STINSON L-5

Aircraft Description

N40480 is a 1942 Stinson L-5, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Armstrong Michael K in Spokane, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 29, 2002. The registration certificate was issued on July 8, 2025. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming 0-435A/0-435C engine producing 190 horsepower, N40480 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4BF06 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N40480 was last updated on July 8, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Stinson Aircraft Company was a pioneer American aircraft manufacturer active from 1920 to 1950. Stinson Voyagers and Reliant aircraft are prized by antique aircraft enthusiasts and remain flyable today. AviatorDB tracks 1,986 Stinson aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the L-5 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N40480. 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
1942
Manufacturer
STINSON
Model
L-5
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
L5L-5 Sentinel
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 29, 2002
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 8, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
ARMSTRONG MICHAEL K
Address
4020 E 19TH AVE
City
SPOKANE
State / Zip Code
Washington99223-5338
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-435A/0-435C
Horsepower
190 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51137406
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4BF06

Additional Details

Registration
N40480
Serial Number
76-517
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
July 31, 2032
Last Action Date
July 8, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00193844

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC