# Downer REPUBLIC RC-3

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 3080204
- Manufacturer (registry): DOWNER
- Model: REPUBLIC 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
- Registered aircraft: 6
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/downer-republic-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.

None matched.

## Registered aircraft (6)

- [N2ZT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2ZT): [Bold William H Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOLD%20WILLIAM%20H%20JR), [Annapolis, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Annapolis), built 1947, S/N 671
- [N6097K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6097K): [Guntly David A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GUNTLY%20DAVID%20A), [Franksville, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Franksville), built 1947, S/N 280
- [N6483K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6483K): [Pavlinovic Lawrence E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PAVLINOVIC%20LAWRENCE%20E), [Lake Stevens, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Lake%20Stevens), S/N 727
- [N6570K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6570K): [Wolf Aerospace Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WOLF%20AEROSPACE%20CORP), [Ontario, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Ontario), S/N 843
- [N6652K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6652K): [Huey Andrew](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HUEY%20ANDREW), [Fulton, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Fulton), built 1947, S/N 929
- [N87548](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N87548): [Cain James W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAIN%20JAMES%20W), [Big Rapids, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Big%20Rapids), S/N 108

## NTSB investigations (8)

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 FTW91LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA101), Jun 19, 1991: Republic RC-3 (N6441K), Kingsland, TX, minor damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROCEDURES. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPEREINCE IN SEAPLANES.
- [NTSB DEN85LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA218), Aug 13, 1985: Downer Aircraft Industries REP. Seabee RC-3 (N6305K), Haugan, MT, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW82DA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA254), Jun 26, 1982: Downer Aircraft Industries Republic RC-3 (N6441K), Llano, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC81FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FA077), Aug 21, 1981: Republic RC-3 (N6421K), Greenfield, ME, substantial damage, 1 fatal
- [NTSB UNK74X0108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK74X0108), May 28, 1974: Republic RC-3-1 (N6353K), Moon R, Canada, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI72FET34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72FET34), Jun 3, 1972: Downer RC-3 (N6097K), Ligonier, IN, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC72DFJ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72DFJ04), Jun 20, 1971: Republic RC-3 (N6551K), Tonawanda, NY, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK70DXQ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK70DXQ03), Feb 11, 1970: Republic RC-3 (N6652K), Homewood, CA, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (6)

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 20030815020839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030815020839I), Aug 15, 2003: Stolam RC3 (N6483K), Coeur D'Alene, ID, Substantial damage. (-23) Aircraft was on takeoff run off lake Coeur D'Alene when the pilot hit a large boat wake wave, tore off right sponson, spun around, then nosed over, hit…
- [Accident 19910619022429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910619022429A), Jun 19, 1991: Stolam RC3 (N6441K), Kingsland, TX, Minor damage. Night water practice. Lost control docking. Gear and hull hit dock. Ejected pilot into water. Not seaplane rated.
- [Accident 19850813038899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850813038899A), Aug 13, 1985: Stolam RC3 (N6305K), Haugan, MT, Substantial damage. No reason found for piston failure. Engine quit, emergency landing made on a us forest service road.
- [Accident 19820626051399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820626051399A), Jun 26, 1982: Stolam RC3 (N6441K), Plano, TX, Substantial damage. Landing gear in trail position, pilot attempted water landing resulting in aircraft flipping inverted.
- [Accident 19810821050829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810821050829A), Aug 21, 1981: Stolam RC3 (N6421K), Greenfield, ME, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Ran out of fuel en route. Crashed in trees short of intended clearing. Was over gross on original takeoff.
- [Incident 19810702057899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810702057899I), Jul 2, 1981: Stolam RC3 (N6483K), Green River, WY, Minor damage. On touchdown left float dug into water, sheared attach pin, flipped over. No injuries, just wet. ELT inoperative.

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Mael Robert A REPUBLIC RC-3](https://openairdocs.org/model/mael-robert-a-republic-rc-3): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 5410102

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