# Blessing RV-3A

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05603CH
- Manufacturer (registry): BLESSING
- Model: RV-3A
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/blessing-rv-3a

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

None matched.

## Registered aircraft (1)

- [N696DB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N696DB): [Robinson Michael C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROBINSON%20MICHAEL%20C), [Lakeland, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Lakeland), built 1996, S/N 11083

## NTSB investigations (1)

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 ERA26FA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26FA239), Jun 15, 2026: Blessing RV-3A (N696DB), Lakeland, FL, substantial damage, 1 fatal, investigation ongoing

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

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.

- [Accident 20260615007639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260615007639A), Jun 15, 2026: Blessing RV-3A (N696DB), Lakeland, FL, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On July 15, 2026 [privacy data omitted], a Blessing RV-3A departed bartow municipal airport enroute for an inflight link up with another RV-3 to conduct…

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Laurel Air Club RV-3A](https://openairdocs.org/model/laurel-air-club-rv-3a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056082T
- [Robl Greg RV-3A](https://openairdocs.org/model/robl-greg-rv-3a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056082X
- [Bauer Lawrence R RV3 A](https://openairdocs.org/model/bauer-lawrence-r-rv3-a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056085C
- [Kendall Clifford L RV 3A](https://openairdocs.org/model/kendall-clifford-l-rv-3a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05608BC
- [Cargill Don A RV-3A](https://openairdocs.org/model/cargill-don-a-rv-3a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05608CB
- [Lynn Lonnie A JR RV3-A](https://openairdocs.org/model/lynn-lonnie-a-jr-rv3-a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05608EM
- [Pederson Gill A RV-3A](https://openairdocs.org/model/pederson-gill-a-rv-3a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05608H9
- [Ludtke E L/Skoglund C RV-3A](https://openairdocs.org/model/ludtke-e-l-skoglund-c-rv-3a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05608JM
- [Campen Joe T JR RV-3-A](https://openairdocs.org/model/campen-joe-t-jr-rv-3-a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05608R7
- [Woodcock William K RV-3A](https://openairdocs.org/model/woodcock-william-k-rv-3a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05608TC
- [Banducci Gary R RV3A](https://openairdocs.org/model/banducci-gary-r-rv3a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05608U2
- [Malloy Michael D RV-3A](https://openairdocs.org/model/malloy-michael-d-rv-3a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05608V1

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