N61578 - 1942 Stinson L-5 Aircraft Registration

L5

1942 STINSON L-5

Aircraft Description

N61578 is a 1942 Stinson L-5, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hefner Ronald J in Plattsmouth, NE. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 9, 1965. The registration certificate was issued on November 21, 1995. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-435A/0-435C engine producing 190 horsepower, N61578 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A804BF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N61578 was last updated on July 7, 2023. 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 N61578. 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
March 9, 1965
Classification
Multiple 1 Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 21, 1995

Registered Owner

Name
HEFNER RONALD J
Address
18213 PETERSON RD
City
PLATTSMOUTH
State / Zip Code
Nebraska68048-7325
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)
52002277
Mode S Code (Hex)
A804BF

Additional Details

Registration
N61578
Serial Number
1003
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 7, 2023
Last Update Date
July 7, 2023
Unique ID
00951356

Data Source

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

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