# Rotec R3600

- Type: Engine model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 55610
- Manufacturer (registry): ROTEC
- Model: R3600
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Power: 150 hp
- Installed in: 17 registered aircraft
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotec-r3600

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

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## Registered aircraft (17)

- [N103RE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N103RE): [Epton Richard W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EPTON%20RICHARD%20W), [Barnesville, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Barnesville), built 2018, S/N 122214
- [N1050P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1050P): [Lightfoot Dale R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LIGHTFOOT%20DALE%20R), [Stillwater, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Stillwater), built 2025, S/N 201507
- [N1091Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1091Z): [Stinemetze Matthew W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STINEMETZE%20MATTHEW%20W), [Tehachapi, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Tehachapi), built 1967, S/N 1
- [N154CH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N154CH): [White Edwin J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WHITE%20EDWIN%20J), [Avondale, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Avondale), built 2025, S/N 154
- [N1724B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1724B): [Holzaepfel Jeff](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOLZAEPFEL%20JEFF), [Beach City, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Beach%20City), built 2020, S/N 30
- [N2260B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2260B): [Federal Aerial Applicators LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FEDERAL%20AERIAL%20APPLICATORS%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1949, S/N 6687
- [N300DR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N300DR): [May Gerald F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAY%20GERALD%20F), [Enterprise, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Enterprise), built 2018, S/N 300
- [N41LR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N41LR): [Emerald Hills Farm LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EMERALD%20HILLS%20FARM%20LLC), [Raymore, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Raymore), built 2019, S/N 001
- [N462HC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N462HC): [Borgerson Mark J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BORGERSON%20MARK%20J), [Montevideo, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Montevideo), built 2021, S/N 191
- [N47RK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N47RK): [R H K Of Kansas Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/R%20H%20K%20OF%20KANSAS%20INC), [Jefferson City, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Jefferson%20City), built 2019, S/N KA14026282
- [N54517](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N54517): [Whiddon Mark H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WHIDDON%20MARK%20H), [Frankston, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Frankston), built 2019, S/N 001
- [N63CS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N63CS): [Smith Charles T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMITH%20CHARLES%20T), [Winter Haven, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Winter%20Haven), built 2021, S/N HC0152
- [N782HC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N782HC): [Orear Jeffrey W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OREAR%20JEFFREY%20W), [Peshtigo, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Peshtigo), built 2024, S/N 138
- [N837BD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N837BD): [Duarte Ben W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DUARTE%20BEN%20W), [Elbert, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Elbert), built 2024, S/N 75-8429
- [N85EX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N85EX): [Van Lehn Richard Glenn](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VAN%20LEHN%20RICHARD%20GLENN), [Frederick, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Frederick), built 2022, S/N 194
- [N89AC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N89AC): [Hutson A C N](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HUTSON%20A%20C%20N), [Griffin, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Griffin), built 2018, S/N 283
- [N9801](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9801): [Dunnavant Edward Morgan](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DUNNAVANT%20EDWARD%20MORGAN), [Buckingham, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Buckingham), built 2022, S/N 001

## NTSB investigations (3)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB CEN26FA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26FA197), May 26, 2026: Fokker DR1 Replica (N54517), Frankston, TX, destroyed, 1 fatal, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB ERA22LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA245), May 29, 2022: Van Lehn Hatz Classic (N85EX), Frederick, MD, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadvertent application of the brakes during the landing roll which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB CEN20CA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA184), May 19, 2020: Rhoads, Larry E Sopwith Baby (N41LR), Lee's Summit, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The airplane builder's improper installation of the lower right wing which resulted in an uncommanded left roll and the subsequent loss of control.

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Incident 20220529009089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220529009089I), May 29, 2022: Van Lehn Richard Glenn HATZ CLASSIC (N85EX), Frederick, MD, Minor damage. After landing, half way through the roll out the aircraft was behaving like the pilot was on the brakes. As he was slowing, he lowered the tail and adjusted…
- [Accident 20200519006859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200519006859A), May 19, 2020: Rhoads Larry E SOPWITH BABY (N41LR), Lee'S Summit, MO, Substantial damage. On may 19, 2020 at or around 1645 while attempting initial takeoff in N41LR, an experimental wwi replica aircraft, the pilot states he experienced a severe…

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