# Downer RC-3 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 3080206 - Manufacturer (registry): DOWNER - Model: RC-3 - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 4 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 87 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS A-769](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-769) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Sky Enterprises Inc. - Registered aircraft: 2 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/downer-rc-3 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. - [AD 2022-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-15): Fuel Quantity Indicator · Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System (STC SA01899WI or SA02658SE). Effective Mar 21, 2022 - [AD 53-23-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/53-23-03): Strut Fitting Corrosion · Sky Enterprises RC-3 - [AD 49-31-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/49-31-02): Fuel Placard · Sky Enterprises RC-3 - [AD 49-03-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/49-03-01): AC Fuel Pump · Sky Enterprises RC-3 - [AD 48-11-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/48-11-04): Hydraulic Pump Handle · Sky Enterprises RC-3 - [AD 48-01-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/48-01-03): Elevator Trim Tab Bushing · Sky Enterprises RC-3 - [AD 47-51-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-51-08): Tailwheel Horns · Sky Enterprises RC-3 - [AD 47-47-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-47-14): Oil Screen Inspection · Sky Enterprises RC-3 - [AD 47-47-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-47-13): Hartzell Propeller Hub Counterweight · Sky Enterprises RC-3 - [AD 47-47-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-47-12): Carburetor Antiswirl Vanes · Sky Enterprises RC-3 - [AD 47-47-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-47-11): Propeller Reverse Control Spring · Sky Enterprises RC-3 - [AD 47-47-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-47-10): Float Strut Rework · Sky Enterprises RC-3 - [AD 47-21-23](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-21-23): Engine Cooling Fan · Sky Enterprises RC-3 - [AD 47-21-22](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-21-22): Engine Mounting Bolt Lock Washers · Sky Enterprises RC-3 - [AD 47-21-21](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-21-21): Tip Float Struts · Sky Enterprises RC-3 - [AD 47-21-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-21-20): Oil Pressure Gage Line Restrictor · Sky Enterprises RC-3 - [AD 47-21-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-21-19): Control Clamps or Brass Ferrules · Sky Enterprises RC-3 - [AD 47-21-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-21-18): Mixture Control Support Bracket · Sky Enterprises RC-3 - [AD 47-21-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-21-17): Backfire Screen · Sky Enterprises RC-3 - [AD 47-21-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-21-16): Fuel Strainer Drain · Sky Enterprises RC-3 - [AD 47-21-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-21-15): Radio Filters · Sky Enterprises RC-3 - [AD 47-21-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-21-14): Elevator Control Cable Guide · Sky Enterprises RC-3 - [AD 47-21-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-21-13): Elevator Push-Pull Tube Rivets · Sky Enterprises RC-3 - [AD 47-21-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-21-12): "No Smoking" Placard · Sky Enterprises RC-3 - [AD 47-21-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-21-11): Firewall Stud Bushings · Sky Enterprises RC-3 ## Registered aircraft (2) - [N6125K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6125K): [Bolognese Joseph Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOLOGNESE%20JOSEPH%20JR), [Las Vegas, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Las%20Vegas), built 1947, S/N 311 - [N6202K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6202K): [Mid Atlantic Air Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MID%20ATLANTIC%20AIR%20MUSEUM), [Reading, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Reading), built 1947, S/N 398 ## 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 SEA03FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA106), Jun 17, 2003: Downer RC-3 (N6723K), Yelm, WA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The failure of the pilot to abort the takeoff roll. Factors contributing to the accident included the failure of the aircraft to accelerate for undetermined reasons and the trees. ## 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 20030616013249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030616013249A), Jun 16, 2003: Downer RC3 (N6723K), Yelm, WA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) During take off, witnesses stated engine never sounded as if it was producing full power. Aircraft continued take off roll to end of the runway, became… ## Service difficulty reports (11) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR JZRY2015FA0000177](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JZRY2015FA0000177), May 5, 2015: BEVEL GEAR. BROKEN. THIS 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 REMO - [SDR CA070226003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070226003), Dec 12, 2006: PROPELLER. 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 BE - [SDR 2003FA0000913](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000913), Aug 1, 2003: EXHAUST VALVE. MISSING. DURING CRUISE ENGINE STARTED RUNNING. ROUGH AND LOST POWER. AIRCRAFT MADE EMERGENCY LANDING IN CORN FIELD. FOUND EXHAUST VALVE NR 4 ENGINE CYLINDER MISSING AND - [SDR CA030627014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030627014), Jun 20, 2003: EXHAUST 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 CYLIND - [SDR 99ZZZX1982](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1982), Apr 20, 1999: GUIDE LUGS. MISINSTALLED. THE 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 - [SDR CA981109014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA981109014), Oct 7, 1998: BLADE. 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. - [SDR 97ZZZX3156](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3156), Apr 19, 1997: SPRING. DETACHED. OVERCENTER LOCKING SPRINGS, 2 EACH, ON INTERNAL LANDING GEAR CAME OFF ALLOWING OR CAUSING OVERCENTER LOCKING MECHANISM TO RELEASE ALLOWING LANDING GEAR TO ROTAT - [SDR 96ZZZX5342](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5342), Sep 3, 1996: EXHAUST STACK. ELBOW FAILED. AFTER 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 H - [SDR 96ZZZX2025](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2025), Mar 19, 1996: PISTON ROD. FAILED. AIRCRAFT 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 CRANKCAS - [SDR 96ZZZX1110](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX1110), Jan 23, 1996: BUSHING. SEIZED. DURING FLIGHT, AILERON TORQUE TUBE BUSHING SEIZED IN CONTROL YOKE TUBE EFFECTIVELY LOCKING AILERONS. BUSHING AND SHAFT ARE BOTH STEEL, RELATIVELY CLOSE FITTING - [SDR 95ZZZX6778](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX6778), Sep 5, 1995: VENTURI. LOOSE. PILOT COMPLAINT, ENGINE RUNNING VERY RICH. DISASSEMBLED CARBURETOR, FOUND FLOAT LEVEL TOO HIGH AND TWO-PIECE VENTURI INSTALLED. TWO OF THE THREE LEG CLIPS WERE ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (137, first 50) Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has. - [STC SA12406WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12406WI): Installation of a Garmin AXIS Flight Display System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02636SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02636SE): Installation of Garmin GPS 175 Navigation System and GNX 375 Navigation System with ADS-B In/Out Transponder. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02019SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019SE-D): Installation of Garmin Model GTN 625/635/650; 725/750 Navigation System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02511SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02511SE): Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s). CiES Inc - [STC SA3968NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3968NM): Installation of fuel cell. Aerosport Fuel Cells, LLC - [STC SA00081NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00081NY): Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector. Alcor LLC - [STC SA04046CH PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04046CH%20PAGE%202): Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500). Acron Aviation Inc - [STC SA39CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA39CH): Installation of an Amphibian Landing Gear Position Advisory System/Laser Gear Advisory System. Wipaire Inc - [STC SA02594SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02594SE): SkyView HDX Instrumentation and Autopilot System manufactured. Dynon Avionics - [STC SA04568CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04568CH): Installation of the uAvionix tailBeaconX, a tail mounted position light with integrated Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Out and 1090MHz Mode-S transponder functionality. uAvionix Corporation - [STC SA02658SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02658SE): Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02571SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02571SE): Installation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display). Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01899WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01899WI): Installation of Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02019WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019WI): Installation of the Trig Avionics TX56, TX56A, TX57, or TX57A VHF Nav-Com Radio. Peregrine - [STC SA00756DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00756DE): Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment using a Trig Avionics TT22 Transponder and an approved Global Positioning System (GPS) Position Sensor. Peregrine - [STC SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc - [STC SA02444AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02444AK): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 9000/9000R ADS-B system installed. ADS-B Technologies LLC - [STC SA01818WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01818WI): Installation of Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA11174SC PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11174SC%20PAGE%202): Installation of BendixKing by Honeywell KSN 770 and KSN 765 WAAS LPV approach capable nav/comm systems. Honeywell International Inc (Bendix King) - [STC SA00401BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00401BO): Installation of a SkyTrax100B UAT receiver. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA00410BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00410BO): Installation of an AV-30-C Multi-Mode Indicator. uAvionix Corporation - [STC SA01714WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01714WI): Installation of a Garmin transponders: (a) GTX 330/330D/33/33D with ADS-B Out functionality; (b) GTX 335/335R/345/345R with ADS-B Out and In functionality; or (c) GTX 335R/345R with ADS-B Out functionality in select airplanes installed with G950/G1000 systems. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA537NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA537NW): Installation of a Motorola model 12N55 alternator and Model R2-2 voltage regulator, Stewart Warner Model 240-D-12 priming pump (electric) and an EDO Float (hull) booster (scallop). Kenmore Air Harbor LLC - [STC SA00744DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00744DE): Installation of the Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment using a Trig Avionics TT31 Transponder and an approved position sensor. Peregrine - [STC SA00765DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00765DE): Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out functionality using the BendixKing KT74 Transponder and qualified position sensor. Peregrine - [STC SA02153LA-D PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02153LA-D%20PAGE%202): Installation of Garmin G600 Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multifunction Display (MFD) System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02503AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02503AK): Installation of AMSAFE State of the Art Restraint System (SOARS) inflatable restraints. AMSAFE Inc - [STC SA01835WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01835WI): Installation of Trig Avionics TY-96 or TY-97 VHF Communications Radio. Peregrine - [STC SA00024NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00024NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K007 on single or multi-engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Lycoming reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA00433NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00433NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter model AFC-500 or AFC-600 on multi engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Franklin reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA2586NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2586NM): Installation of J.P. Instruments temperature monitoring systems. J P Instruments - [STC SA02560SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02560SE): Installation of a Lycoming Engines IO-540- K1B5 and an MT-Propeller Entwicklung GmbH MTV-9-B-C-R(M)/CRLD203-58 propeller. Transitions Aircraft, Inc - [STC SA1293NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1293NW): Installation of a Lycoming IO-540-K1B5 engine, Hartzzell HC-E3YR-7LF/LFC8468-4R propeller, and associated systems. Randy Michael Komko - [STC SA00382BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00382BO): Installation of Globalstar Antenna and Cradle provisions to support a Globalstar GPS-1700 in non-composite airplanes. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA02428SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02428SE): Installation of an Air Stream Switch for an electric time recording device on non-pressurized aircraft. Henry F Rogers/David E Polley - [STC SA00343BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00343BO): Installation of a single configuration or a dual configuration Avidyne Corporation Integrated Flight Display, Model IFD540 loaded with Release 10.0 software (or later FAA approved release). Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA00352BO PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00352BO%20PAGE%202): Installation of an Avidyne Corporation Mode A/C/S Transponder with ADS-B Out capability, Model AXP340 loaded with Version 3.13 software (or later FAA approved version),. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA00194BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00194BO): Installation of Aircraft Components, Inc. Landing Gear Warning System for Amphibian Aircraft, P/N 2042. Aircraft Components Inc - [STC SA02119SE PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02119SE%20PAGE%202): Installation of Garmin GDL 88 ADS-B UAT Transceiver System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02442AK PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02442AK%20PAGE%202): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 2000/2500 ADS-B system. ADS-B Technologies, LLC - [STC SA02930NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02930NY): Installation of Insight Instrument Corporation Graphic Engine Monitor (GEM 610C) models G3, G2, and G1 and 1200C model G4 as primary Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT), Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT), and Turbine Inlet Temperature (TIT) Instruments. Insight Instrument Corporation - [STC SA02283SE PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02283SE%20PAGE%202): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In Flight Data) CGR-30P. Electronics International Inc - [STC SA02402SE PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02402SE%20PAGE%202): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data) CGR-30C. Electronics International Inc - [STC SA02015SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02015SE-D): Installation of Garmin G500 Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multifunction Display (MFD) System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA00432SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00432SE): Installation of EGT 701 series fuel flow instrument. J P Instruments - [STC SA00861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00861SE): Installation of J.P. Instruments (JPI) fuel flow indicating system. J P Instruments - [STC SA00656SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00656SE): Installation of a Lycoming TIO540-A2C engine, a Hartzell HC-E3YR-7LF/FLC8468-4R propeller, and a manual waste gate control system. Mr. Henry Ruzakowski - [STC ST00961LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00961LA): Installation of MASS Systems fire extinguisher cartridges as replacements for Walter Kidde Aerospace fire extinguisher cartridges in fire extinguisher bottles installed in the airplane models noted on the FAA Approved Model List dated June 29, 2000, or later FAA approved revisions. These fire extinguisher cartridges are in accordance with the MASS Systems Master Drawing List No. 30980-1, "Slug Thrower Cartridges Master Drawing List", Revision N/C, dated June 26, 2000, or later FAA approved revisions. AMETEK AMERON LLC d/b/a MASS Systems - [STC SA1315WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1315WE): Installation of Mixture Monitor (exhaust gas temperature probe, gage and selector) in accordance with Delta Products Part Lists A-192 and A-193, or in accordance with Tri-Star Corporation Mixture Monitor Installation Instructions dated December 9, 1981, or later FAA approved revision and/or Drawing List MM-127 dated November 15, 1981, or later FAA approved revision in aircraft models listed in Master Eligibility List P-80-A-6 revised March 29, 1968, copy attached, or later FAA approved revision. Universal Corporation - [STC SA02018SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02018SE-D): Provisions installation of Garmin GPS/XM Antennas in accordance with FAA Approved Model List (AML) SA02018SE-D, dated January 4, 2011, or later FAA approved revision, and FAA Approved GPS/XM Antenna STC Master Drawing List, Document No.: 005-00638-01, Revision 1 , approved on January 4, 2011, or later FAA approved revision. Garmin International Inc All 137: https://openairdocs.org/model/downer-rc-3/stcs.md ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Republic RC-3](https://openairdocs.org/model/republic-rc-3): 122 registered aircraft, registry code 3080202 - [Republic Aviation Corp USA SEABEE RC-3](https://openairdocs.org/model/republic-aviation-corp-usa-seabee-rc-3): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 3080205 - [Simuflight Seattle-1-Stol RC-3](https://openairdocs.org/model/simuflight-seattle-1-stol-rc-3): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 5410103 - [Stol Amphibian RC-3](https://openairdocs.org/model/stol-amphibian-rc-3): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 8670102 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.