Downer RC-3

Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 3080206

Manufacturer (registry)
DOWNER
Model
RC-3
Registry code
3080206
Registered
2 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
4
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
87 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA-769
Holder
Sky Enterprises Inc.

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

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Aircraft by year built · 8

1946Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 8 aircraft
19462
19476

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 25

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

See all 25 ADs
Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT d.ad_number, d.status, d.subject, d.effective_date
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3080206'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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Registered aircraft · 2

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3080206')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 1

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 1 case with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('3080206')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 1

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3080206')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports · 11

SDR JZRY2015FA0000177Bevel Gear · brokenTHIS ENGINE BOTTOM END, SUMP AND ACCESSORY HOUSING WERE O/H IAW MM 60294-7, THE ACFT WAS FLOWN 6.5 HRS WHEN THE GOVERNOR DRIVE GEARS FAILED. THE ENGINE WAS REMOVED AND RETURNED TO PREMIER AIRCRAFT FOR REPAIR. THE ENGINE WAS RE-INSTALLED AND WAS GROUND RUN ONMay 5, 2015 · N6381K · Stolam RC3 · Turbine Engine Accessory DriveSDR CA070226003Propeller · corroded(CAN) PROP COME IN FOR 10 YEAR OVERHAUL. PIS, CLEAN, NDT, VISUAL INSPECTION, LUB UNSERVICEABLE DUE TO RUST. LINK ARMS P/N 861-3C WORN UNSERVICEABLE, P/N A971 BEARING CORRODED UNSERVICEABLE P/N VL9333C-5 BLADE BORES CORRODED HAD TO BE REAMED AND RE-SHOT PEENED.Dec 12, 2006 · Stolam RC3 · Propeller AssemblySDR 2003FA0000913Exhaust Valve · missingDURING CRUISE ENGINE STARTED RUNNING. ROUGH AND LOST POWER. AIRCRAFT MADE EMERGENCY LANDING IN CORN FIELD. FOUND EXHAUST VALVE NR 4 ENGINE CYLINDER MISSING AND HOLE IN PISTON HEAD. (.5 INCH X 2.5 INCH) HOLE.Aug 1, 2003 · N6201K · Stolam RC3 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA030627014Exhaust Valve · broken(CAN) ON INITIAL CLIMB OUT, SUDDEN VIBRATION OCCURRED. AIRCRAFT LANDED SAFELY. INVESTIGATION REVEALED FAILURE OF THE 7/16 INCH ZERO STEM EXHAUST VALVE IN CYLINDER NR 2.Jun 20, 2003 · Stolam RC3 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 99ZZZX1982Guide Lugs · misinstalledTHE A-1983 GUIDE LUGS (SHOULDER BUSHINGS) ARE INSTALLED BACKWARDS SO THAT 60 POUNDS OF SPRING PRESSURE IS INVERTED ON A SNAP RING. THE FIX IS TO REVERSE IT LIKE THE FLANGED MODEL OF THIS PROPELLER.Apr 20, 1999 · N5166B · Stolam RC3 · Propeller Blade SectionSDR CA981109014Blade · fod damage(CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. PROPELLER BLADE FOUND WITH FOD DAMAGE AND INTERNAL CORROSION ON THE BLADE. THE PROPELLER BLADE WAS REPLACED.Oct 7, 1998 · Stolam RC3 · Propeller Blade SectionSDR 97ZZZX3156Spring · detachedOVERCENTER LOCKING SPRINGS, 2 EACH, ON INTERNAL LANDING GEAR CAME OFF ALLOWING OR CAUSING OVERCENTER LOCKING MECHANISM TO RELEASE ALLOWING LANDING GEAR TO ROTATE REARWARD TO UP POSITION. THIS OCCURRED DURING ROLLOUT FOLLOWING NORMAL LANDING. NO APPRECIABLE DApr 19, 1997 · N6505K · Stolam RC3 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 96ZZZX5342Exhaust Stack · elbow failedAFTER TAKEOFF AT 200 FEET AGL, THE ENGINE QUIT. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE RT EXHAUST STACK ELBOW HAD PULLED LOOSE FROM STACK ASSY INSIDE ENGINE COWL. INTENSE HEAT FROM EXHAUST BURNED THROUGH ALUMINUM STRUCTURE AFT OF ENGINE AND MELTED MAGNETO WIRES AND OTHESep 3, 1996 · N6256K · Stolam RC3 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR 96ZZZX2025Piston Rod · failedAIRCRAFT LOST POWER ON TAKEOFF. PILOT LANDED IN FIELD AT END OF RUNWAY. FOUND FORWARD RIGHT PISTON ROD HAD LOST END CAP (BOLTS FAILED) AND WENT THROUGH CRANKCASE BREAKING STARTER. ENGINE HAD ONLY 30.0 HRS SMOH.Mar 19, 1996 · N6496K · Stolam RC3 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 96ZZZX1110Bushing · seizedDURING FLIGHT, AILERON TORQUE TUBE BUSHING SEIZED IN CONTROL YOKE TUBE EFFECTIVELY LOCKING AILERONS. BUSHING AND SHAFT ARE BOTH STEEL, RELATIVELY CLOSE FITTING AND HAVE NO MEANS OF LUBRICATION EXCEPT COMPLETE DISASSEMBLY. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDS OWNERS OF THE AJan 23, 1996 · N6713K · Stolam RC3 · Aileron Control SystemSDR 95ZZZX6778Venturi · loosePILOT COMPLAINT, ENGINE RUNNING VERY RICH. DISASSEMBLED CARBURETOR, FOUND FLOAT LEVEL TOO HIGH AND TWO-PIECE VENTURI INSTALLED. TWO OF THE THREE LEG CLIPS WERE MISSING AND VENTURI WAS LOOSE. SUBMITTER STATED AD 63-22-03 IS NOT CLEAR. DOES NOT INCLUDE THESE Sep 5, 1995 · N6769K · Stolam RC3 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'RC3'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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STCs that may be installed · 137

Approved for this model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.

See all 137 STCs
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT s.stc_number, s.description, s.holder, s.status, s.status_date, m.matched_model
  FROM (
    SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model
    FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_stc.parquet'
    WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3080206')
    GROUP BY stc_number
  ) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number)
  ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.status_date DESC, s.stc_number"

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The same model under other registry codes

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

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT m.code, m.manufacturer, m.model, count(g.n_number) AS aircraft
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model.parquet' m LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet' g ON g.aircraft_model_code = m.code
  WHERE m.match_key = 'RC3' AND m.code NOT IN ('3080206')
  GROUP BY ALL
  ORDER BY aircraft DESC
  LIMIT 12"

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