# N6VC: 1945 Grumman TBM-3

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Grumman TBM-3](https://openairdocs.org/model/grumman-tbm-3) (registry code 3950308, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Wright R-2600-20](https://openairdocs.org/engine/wright-r-2600-20) (registry code 67123)
- Data sheets: [TCDS LTC-8](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/LTC-8) (Air Trading Corporation) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 53139
- Year built: 1945
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Limited
- Airworthiness date: May 17, 2011
- Certificate issued: January 11, 2013
- Expires: January 31, 2029
- Mode S code: A7C46B
- Registered owner: [Greatest Generation Naval Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GREATEST%20GENERATION%20NAVAL%20MUSEUM)
- Location: [Colorado Springs, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Colorado%20Springs)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 38.7971° N, 104.6894° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 80916, within about 2 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=6VC
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6VC

From the FAA registry file of October 21, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 2 in force

### Matched by airframe (Grumman TBM-3)

- [AD 64-26-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/64-26-03): Elevator Push Rod Assembly · Air Trading TBF-1 (Navy), TBF-1C (Navy), TBM-1 (Navy) and 3 more. Effective Dec 25, 1964
- [AD 58-19-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/58-19-01): Fire Resistant Hose · Air Trading TBF-1 (Navy), TBF-1C (Navy), TBM-1 (Navy) and 3 more

### Matched by engine (Wright R-2600-20)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N6VC.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N6VC.

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft.

## Related

- Other Grumman TBM-3 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/grumman-tbm-3/aircraft.md
- STCs for the Grumman TBM-3: https://openairdocs.org/model/grumman-tbm-3/stcs.md
- The Wright R-2600-20 engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/wright-r-2600-20.md

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