Misc. Useful Information

Useful information on the Stinson

Just some information to keep handy.

Cabin Cable Lengths

Figure #Part NumberNameNo. RequiredLength
38-1108-6222501-0Throttle1
38-2108-6221502-1Mixture142″
38-3A700-10-0440Carb Heat158″
38-4108-6221502-3Cabin Heat1
38-5Parking Brake144″
Brake Cable28″

Cable Tensions

SurfaceRigging Load
Aileron20-25 pounds
Flaps (Up Position)44-50 pounds
Elevator100-110 pounds
Elevator Trim Tab10-20 pounds

Control Surface Travel

SurfaceDirectionDegreesInches
AileronUp23-254.80-5.20
AileronDown11-132.33-2.73
FlapsIntermediate26-284.10-4.40
FlapsFull Down32-346.00-6.30
RudderLeft18 1/2 – 19 1/24.77-5.03
RudderRight18 1/2 – 19 1/24.77-5.03
Elevator (Flaps Up)Up16 1/2 – 17 1/24.88-5.18
Elevator (Flaps Up)Down19 1/2 – 20 1/26.09-6.41
Elevator (Flaps Down)Up25-267.80-8.10
Elevator (Flaps Down)Down19 1/2 – 20 1/26.90-6.41
Elevator Trim TabUp14-151.13-1.22
Elevator Trim TabDown14-151.13-1.22

Wiring Information