N8480 - 1929 Stinson SM-2AB Aircraft Registration

RELI

1929 STINSON SM-2AB

Aircraft Description

N8480 is a 1929 Stinson SM-2AB, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Abel William F in Billings, MT. The registration certificate was issued on March 2, 2010. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2029. Powered by a Ama/expr UNKNOWN ENG engine, N8480 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB9FE9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8480 was last updated on September 9, 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 N8480. 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
1929
Manufacturer
STINSON
Model
SM-2AB
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
RELIAT-19 Reliant
Cruise Speed
84 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 2, 2010

Registered Owner

Name
ABEL WILLIAM F
Address
1432 LAS PALMAS AVE
City
BILLINGS
State / Zip Code
Montana59105-5533
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
AMA/EXPR
Engine Model
UNKNOWN ENG
Mode S Code (Oct)
52717751
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB9FE9

Additional Details

Registration
N8480
Serial Number
1074
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 9, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00326478

Data Source

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

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