# Republic RC-3 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 3080202 - Manufacturer (registry): REPUBLIC - 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: 122 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/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. - [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 (122, first 50) - [N10198](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10198): [Coonfield Russell A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COONFIELD%20RUSSELL%20A), [Fayetteville, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Fayetteville), S/N 603 - [N12CX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12CX): [Hinds Bruce R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HINDS%20BRUCE%20R), [Port Orchard, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Port%20Orchard), built 1947, S/N 264 - [N12XE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12XE): [Macleod Edward N](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MACLEOD%20EDWARD%20N), [Trenton, ME](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ME/Trenton), built 1947, S/N 1059 - [N191V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N191V): [Mcgregor Carter III](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCGREGOR%20CARTER%20III), [Wichita Falls, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Wichita%20Falls), built 1946, S/N 150 - [N20CB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20CB): [Hayes Jack D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAYES%20JACK%20D), [Kingman, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Kingman), built 1947, S/N 522 - [N217G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N217G): [Hoag Tom E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOAG%20TOM%20E), [Bellevue, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Bellevue), built 1947, S/N 797 - [N230F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N230F): [Kings Wings LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KINGS%20WINGS%20LLC), [Elkton, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Elkton), S/N 519 - [N27CB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27CB): [Huey Andrew G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HUEY%20ANDREW%20G), [Fulton, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Fulton), built 1947, S/N 262 - [N295CB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N295CB): [Murphy Patrick W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MURPHY%20PATRICK%20W), [Orange City, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Orange%20City), built 1947, S/N 912 - [N2TB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2TB): [Whalen Shenandoah](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WHALEN%20SHENANDOAH), [Amelia, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Amelia), built 1947, S/N 819 - [N3263G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3263G): [Madden Russell](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MADDEN%20RUSSELL), [Graford, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Graford), built 1947, S/N 361 - [N328CB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N328CB): [Thorne Matthew L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THORNE%20MATTHEW%20L), [Vicksburg, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Vicksburg), S/N 940 - [N33CS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33CS): [Mtas LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MTAS%20LLC), [Laveen, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Laveen), S/N 994 - [N451E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N451E): [Mensing Roger G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MENSING%20ROGER%20G), [Sarasota, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Sarasota), built 1946, S/N 182 - [N451Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N451Z): [Alquist Kevin B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALQUIST%20KEVIN%20B), [Edwardsville, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Edwardsville), built 1947, S/N 584 - [N463RK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N463RK): [Kaskel Super Service LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KASKEL%20SUPER%20SERVICE%20LLC), [Evansville, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Evansville), built 1947, S/N 958 - [N5090J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5090J): [Attitude Toys LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ATTITUDE%20TOYS%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1946, S/N 244 - [N5166B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5166B): [Hublou Frank E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HUBLOU%20FRANK%20E), [Carson City, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Carson%20City), built 1947, S/N 1000 - [N5989M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5989M): [Johnson Dean M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNSON%20DEAN%20M), [Hamden, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Hamden), built 1947, S/N 387 - [N5YL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5YL): [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 330 - [N6007K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6007K): [Park Richard A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PARK%20RICHARD%20A), [Alameda, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Alameda), built 1946, S/N 177 - [N6041K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6041K): [Ludmerer Victor J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LUDMERER%20VICTOR%20J), [Greenwood Lake, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Greenwood%20Lake), built 1946, S/N 216 - [N6047K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6047K): [Mummy Mountain Med LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MUMMY%20MOUNTAIN%20MED%20LLC), [Paradise Valley, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Paradise%20Valley), S/N 222 - [N6048K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6048K): [Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WESTERN%20ANTIQUE%20AEROPLANE%20%26%20AUTOMOBILE%20MUSEUM), [Hood River, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Hood%20River), built 1947, S/N 223 - [N6072K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6072K): [Weiss Elliott](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WEISS%20ELLIOTT), [Fresno, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Fresno), built 1947, S/N 252 - [N6102K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6102K): [Ses Bee LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SES%20BEE%20LLC), [Appleton, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Appleton), built 1947, S/N 285 - [N6113K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6113K): S/N 296 - [N6118K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6118K): [Allen Richard P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALLEN%20RICHARD%20P), [Southampton, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Southampton), built 1947, S/N 301 - [N6124K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6124K): [Lacy Clay Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LACY%20CLAY%20TRUSTEE), [Los Angeles, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Los%20Angeles), S/N 310 - [N6138K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6138K): [Bassett Douglas C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BASSETT%20DOUGLAS%20C), [Long Lake, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Long%20Lake), built 1947, S/N 324 - [N6175K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6175K): [Optimus Aircraft Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OPTIMUS%20AIRCRAFT%20SERVICE%20INC), [Middletown, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Middletown), built 1947, S/N 363 - [N6190K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6190K): [Mampel Gregory John](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAMPEL%20GREGORY%20JOHN), [New Port Richey, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/New%20Port%20Richey), built 1947, S/N 381 - [N6201K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6201K): [Lawson William E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAWSON%20WILLIAM%20E), [Somerset, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Somerset), built 1947, S/N 397 - [N6204K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6204K): [Pvb36 Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PVB36%20LEASING%20LLC), [Denton, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Denton), built 1947, S/N 404 - [N6208K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6208K): [Bishop Bruce L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BISHOP%20BRUCE%20L), [Durango, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Durango), built 1947, S/N 408 - [N6209K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6209K): [Nobleartaviation Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NOBLEARTAVIATION%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1947, S/N 409 - [N6210K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6210K): [Porter Gary O](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PORTER%20GARY%20O), [Oregonia, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Oregonia), S/N 413 - [N6222K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6222K): [Bromschwig Kurt F Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BROMSCHWIG%20KURT%20F%20TRUSTEE), [Montgomery, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Montgomery), built 1947, S/N 425 - [N6224K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6224K): [Southern Aircraft Consultancy Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTHERN%20AIRCRAFT%20CONSULTANCY%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Casper, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Casper), built 1947, S/N 430 - [N6230K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6230K): [Cuny John B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CUNY%20JOHN%20B), [Carlsborg, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Carlsborg), built 1947, S/N 433 - [N6232K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6232K): [Coutches Robert H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COUTCHES%20ROBERT%20H), [Livermore, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Livermore), built 1947, S/N 435 - [N6234K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6234K): [Nab Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NAB%20AIR%20LLC), [Idaho Springs, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Idaho%20Springs), built 1947, S/N 437 - [N6239K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6239K): [Vrechek Joseph D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VRECHEK%20JOSEPH%20D), [Fort Lauderdale, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Fort%20Lauderdale), S/N 442 - [N6240K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6240K): [Janus William Walter](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JANUS%20WILLIAM%20WALTER), [Belchertown, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Belchertown), built 1947, S/N 443 - [N62544](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N62544): [Brown George H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BROWN%20GEORGE%20H), [Youngstown, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Youngstown), built 1947, S/N 464 - [N6267K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6267K): [Mill Boys Flying LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MILL%20BOYS%20FLYING%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), S/N 477 - [N6272K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6272K): [Woodberry Robert](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WOODBERRY%20ROBERT), [Mineral, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Mineral), built 1946, S/N 482 - [N6283K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6283K): [Traylor Robert B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TRAYLOR%20ROBERT%20B), [Millersview, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Millersview), built 1947, S/N 496 - [N6286K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6286K): [Komko Randy M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KOMKO%20RANDY%20M), [Mckenna, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Mckenna), S/N 499 - [N6288C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6288C): [Southern Aircraft Consultancy Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTHERN%20AIRCRAFT%20CONSULTANCY%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Casper, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Casper), S/N 441 All 122: https://openairdocs.org/model/republic-rc-3/aircraft.md ## NTSB investigations (92, newest 50) 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 ANC26LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA090), Aug 24, 2026: Republic RC-3 (N463RK), Evansville, IN, substantial damage, investigation ongoing - [NTSB WPR26LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA153), Apr 12, 2026: Republic RC-3 (N6518K), Phoenix, AZ, substantial damage, investigation ongoing - [NTSB WPR25LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA198), Jun 28, 2025: Republic RC-3 (N6759K), Coolin, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane and exceedance of the critical angle of attack during takeoff in windy conditions which resulted in a subsequent hard landing. - [NTSB WPR24LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA180), Jun 5, 2024: Republic RC-3 (N87583), Butte, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff with a gusty left quartering crosswind. - [NTSB ERA21LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA042), Nov 16, 2020: Republic RC3 (N451E), Advance, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB GAA18CA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA225), Apr 21, 2018: Republic RC 3 (N9042N), Pelion, SC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions. - [NTSB CEN16LA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA355), Aug 30, 2016: Republic RC3 (N6490K), Post Oak, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power due to low cylinder compression. Contributing to the loss of engine power was rust formation in the cylinders due to inactivity. - [NTSB ERA16LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA266), Jul 22, 2016: Republic RC 3 (N87570), Winter Haven, FL, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: Improper installation of a fuel line by unknown personnel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB ERA12LA562](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA562), Sep 15, 2012: Republic RC-3 (N6072K), Cedar Bluff, AL, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to see and avoid power lines during final approach to landing. - [NTSB WPR12LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA318), Jul 21, 2012: Republic RC-3 (N87521), Snohomish, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: Loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal… - [NTSB WPR09LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA323), Jul 1, 2009: Republic RC-3 (N87487), Burley, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The flight instructor's failure to maintain clearance from power lines during takeoff. - [NTSB LAX07LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA078), Feb 2, 2007: Republic RC-3 (N6248K), Julian, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the propeller to crankshaft attachment bolts due to fatigue. A contributing factor was the improper installation of the propeller assembly by maintenance personnel. - [NTSB LAX05LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA172), May 14, 2005: Republic RC-3 (N6292K), Geyserville, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power due to failure of the number 1 connecting rod bearing due to a probable oil starvation. - [NTSB SEA01LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA154), Aug 12, 2001: Republic RC-3 (N6755K), Chimacum, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: An internal ground in the right magneto followed by an internal ground evidenced by arcing in the left ignition coil unit, which led to failure of both the right magneto and the left coil ignition… - [NTSB SEA01LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA067), Mar 23, 2001: Republic RC-3 (N6295K), Carr Inlet, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: Fatigue fracture of the propeller attaching bolts resulting in the total separation of the propeller assembly from the crankshaft flange. - [NTSB CHI01LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA013), Oct 12, 2000: Republic RC-3 (N6175K), Baraboo, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: the failure of the number five intake valve spring during initial climbout and that there was no suitable terrain during the forced landing. A factor was the corn crop. - [NTSB NYC00LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA169), Jun 8, 2000: Republic RC3 (N60CB), Speculator, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot inadvertently lowering the landing gear of the amphibian airplane for a water landing. - [NTSB SEA99FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99FA146), Aug 23, 1999: Republic RC-3 (N6070K), Chimacum, WA, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The inadequate visual lookout by both the pilot-in-command and second pilot, and the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain sufficient flying speed to prevent a stall condition. Contributing factors… - [NTSB FTW96LA404](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA404), Sep 30, 1996: Republic RC-3 (N6103K), Santa Fe, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to obtain/maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall/mush. Factors were the high density altitude and the lack of suitable terrain for the landing. - [NTSB IAD96LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA128), Aug 5, 1996: Republic RC-3 (N6240K), Amos, Canada, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's inadvertent wheels down landing on water. A related factor was his diverted attention during the landing. - [NTSB ANC96FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96FA079), May 25, 1996: Republic RC-3 Seabee (N99FJ), Ketchikan, AK, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: the airplane crashed for undetermined reason(s). - [NTSB FTW96LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA081), Dec 28, 1995: Republic RC 3 (N6127K), Whitewright, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The separation of a spark plug and 4 other spark plugs being 'finger' tight as a result of undertorquing by maintenance personnel when they were reinstalled following inspection. A factor was a lack… - [NTSB SEA95LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA116), Jun 9, 1995: Republic RC-3 (N114N), Blakely Island, WA, destroyed. Probable cause: AN UNDETERMINED LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND SUITABLE TERRAIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. - [NTSB LAX90LA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA330), Sep 29, 1990: Republic RC3 (N114N), Lakeport, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT WHILE HIGH-SPEED WATER TAXIING. THE EXCESSIVE TAXI SPEED IS CONSIDERED A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT. - [NTSB MIA90LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA187), Sep 24, 1990: Republic RC-3 (N6291K), Mulberry, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: AN ENGINE FAILURE WHICH REQUIRED AN EMERGENCY LANDING OFF AIRPORT. - [NTSB MIA89LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA005), Oct 6, 1988: Republic RC-3 (N3263G), Miami, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX88LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA004), Oct 4, 1987: Republic RC-3 (N87583), Clearlake, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI86LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA203), Aug 20, 1986: Republic RC-3 (N113G), Keego Harbor, MI, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI85FA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FA234), Jun 16, 1985: Republic RC-3 (N6121K), Eveleth, MN, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB MIA85LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA116), Mar 9, 1985: Republic RC-3 (N6294K), Lake Placid, FL, destroyed - [NTSB LAX84LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA229), Mar 22, 1984: Republic RC-3 (N6470K), Lakeport, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC83LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA236), Sep 4, 1983: Republic RC-3 (N6191K), Gilderland, NY, substantial damage - [NTSB SEA83LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA171), Aug 7, 1983: Republic RC-3 (N22BH), Blakely Island, WA, destroyed - [NTSB CHI82DA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA246), Jul 12, 1982: Republic RC-3 (N6444K), Saginaw, MI, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW81FPD02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FPD02), Nov 8, 1980: Republic RC-3 (N6754K), Hurst, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB SEA80FYE31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA80FYE31), Apr 18, 1980: Republic RC-3 (N6470K), Port Angeles, WA, substantial damage - [NTSB SEA80FYE19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA80FYE19), Feb 28, 1980: Republic RC-3 (N87576), Mckenna, WA, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA79DLA27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79DLA27), May 19, 1979: Republic RC3 (N6204K), Perry, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB IAD79FIA08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79FIA08), Mar 12, 1979: Republic RC-3 (N87491), Warrenton, VA, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI79FEI08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FEI08), Oct 29, 1978: Republic RC-3 (N12LS), Sandusky Bay, OH, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX78DVA35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78DVA35), Apr 10, 1978: Republic RC-3 (N6392K), Buttonwillow, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB OAK77FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK77FA058), Sep 25, 1977: Republic RC-3 (N6734K), No.Las Vegas, NV, destroyed, 2 fatal - [NTSB IAD76AI101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD76AI101), Sep 25, 1976: Republic RC-3 (N6468K), Danville, KY, destroyed - [NTSB IAD76AI034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD76AI034), Nov 16, 1975: Republic RC-3 (N87505), Gastonia, NC, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB MIA75DKJ47](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA75DKJ47), Mar 20, 1975: Republic RC-3 (N6432K), Bayou La Barte, AL, substantial damage - [NTSB OAK75DXQ38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK75DXQ38), Jan 25, 1975: Republic RC-3 (N6734K), Stateline, NV, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC75FNA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75FNA01), Jul 4, 1974: Republic RC-3 (N6661K), Norwood, MA, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA74DLD44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74DLD44), Dec 2, 1973: Republic RC-3 (N6277K), Umatilla, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA74FKT36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74FKT36), Nov 6, 1973: Republic RC-3 (N6059K), Dania, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC73DNC20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73DNC20), Aug 9, 1972: Republic RC3 (N451E), Melvin Village, NH, substantial damage All 92: https://openairdocs.org/model/republic-rc-3/ntsb.md ## FAA accident and incident reports (100, newest 50) 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 20260824011849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260824011849A), Aug 24, 2026: Republic RC-3 (N463RK), Evansville, IN, Substantial damage. On August 24, 2026. At approximately 1056 eastern time, a Republic RC-3 seabee with an experimental research and development airworthiness certificate was… - [Accident 20260412003919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260412003919A), Apr 12, 2026: Republic RC-3 (N6518K), Phoenix, AZ, Substantial damage. The aircraft departed AZ90 and proceeded east toward camelback mountain. During flight, the pilot heard a metallic “ting” sound and observed the engine RPM… - [Incident 20250702008969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250702008969I), Jul 2, 2025: Republic RC-3 (N451Z), Grants, NM, Minor damage. On July 2, 2025, a Republic RC-3 aircraft was involved in a landing incident at kgnt airport after just departing on a VFR part 91 personal flight to kgup.… - [Accident 20250628008749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250628008749A), Jun 28, 2025: Republic RC-3 (N6759K), Cavanaugh Bay, ID, Substantial damage. Reviewed video of accident. Water takeoff. During takeoff roll, aircraft was porpoising while heading close to the beach. It appeared right wing pontoon hit… - [Incident 20250418004479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250418004479I), Apr 18, 2025: Republic RC-3 (N6302K), Doylestown, PA, Minor damage. Pilot stated on final approach to runway 23 at dyl everything was normal. Upon landing he felt the main landing gear touch the runway followed by a bang coming… - [Accident 20240605009289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240605009289A), Jun 5, 2024: Republic RC-3 (N87583), Butte, MT, Substantial damage. Description of the deviation: [privacy data omitted] Was operated on a VFR flight plan. During take-off from runway 33 from kbtm (Bert Mooney field, Butte, MT)… - [Incident 20210801012299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210801012299I), Aug 1, 2021: Republic RC-3 (N82283), Talkeetna, AK, Minor damage. Pilot took off from wasilla (paws) airport, approximately 10 miles south of Talkeetna (tka) airport the aircraft engine started to miss fire. Minor at first… - [Accident 20201116014859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201116014859A), Nov 16, 2020: Republic RC-3 (N451E), Advance, NC, Substantial damage. Pilot departed NC26 for 8A7 with what he stated was 12-13 gallons of fuel. While approaching 8A7 (4 sm) the engine lost power to idle power. At 1 NM from the… - [Incident 20190714016839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190714016839I), Jul 14, 2019: Republic RC-3 (N87583), Bremerton, WA, Minor damage. Pilot failed to lower landing gear prior to touchdown. - [Accident 20180421025049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180421025049A), Apr 21, 2018: Republic RC-3 (N9042N), Pelion, SC, Substantial damage. On April 20, 2018 at 1145 local time, aircraft landed at Pelion, SC airport, upon touchdown the aircraft became uncontrollable and veered to the right side of… - [Accident 20160830015519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160830015519A), Aug 30, 2016: Republic RC-3 (N6490K), Post Oak, MO, Substantial damage. On a cross country flight from rcm to the lake of the ozarks in Missouri, the pilot reported a loss of engine power. In an attempt to perform an emergency… - [Accident 20160722017199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160722017199A), Jul 22, 2016: Republic RC-3 (N87570), Lake Alfred, FL, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. The passenger stated they took off & were climbing out. The engine sounded funny. Some adjustments were made and the plane crashed. The plane didn't sound… - [Incident 20160226001339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160226001339I), Feb 26, 2016: Republic RC-3 (N5090J), Spring, TX, No damage. Pilot states that he was landing at dwh airport on runway 17R with a crosswind. Upon landing, the aircraft veered left, and the left wheel went off the side of… - [Accident 20120915021409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120915021409A), Sep 15, 2012: Republic RC-3 (N6072K), Cedar Bluff, AL, Destroyed, 1 fatal. During water landing operations aircraft hit transmission line crossing lake. Transmission line contact resulted in loss of aircraft control and subsequent… - [Accident 20120721018729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120721018729A), Jul 21, 2012: Republic RC-3 (N87521), Snohomish, WA, Substantial damage. Witness said it didn't sound like the eng was developing full power. They thought the pilot was doing a high speed taxi and not going to take off. Pilot lifted… - [Incident 20110826019439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110826019439I), Aug 26, 2011: Republic RC-3 (N6589K), Groton, CT, Minor damage. On 8/26/2011, airman [privacy data omitted], certificate #[privacy data omitted], departed the richmond airport, west kingston, rhode island (08R) at… - [Incident 20110615011049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110615011049I), Jun 15, 2011: Republic RC-3 (N6458K), Fort Pierce, FL, No damage. During a return flight from nassau Bahamas, pilot was given a clearance to land at st. Pierce international airport (kfpr) and clear customs. Pilot accepted… - [Accident 20090701010459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090701010459A), Jul 1, 2009: Stolam RC3 (N87487), Burley, ID, Substantial damage. (-23) Aircraft struck powerlines on takeoff climbout, when both pilots noted that aircraft was not maintaining climb performance. Weather was VMC at the time.… - [Incident 20080911851819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080911851819I), Sep 11, 2008: Republ RC3 (N5166B), Lake Tahoe, NV, Minor damage. (-23) RC-3 sank during water taxi at the north end of Lake Tahoe, NV. Owner reported that the left wing pontoon was bent outward during the landing event and… - [Accident 20070202001629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070202001629A), Feb 2, 2007: Stolam RC3 (N6248K), Julian, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) On February 2, 2007, about 1135 pacific standard time, a republic RC-3, N6248K, made a forced landing following the separation of the hub and propeller… - [Incident 20050913025649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050913025649I), Sep 13, 2005: Stolam RC3 (N87465), Petaluma, CA, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot forgot to put the gear handle down and landed the aircraft with the gear in the retracted position. Minor damage to aircraft. No injuries. - [Accident 20050514010249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050514010249A), May 14, 2005: Stolam RC3 (N6292K), Santa Rosa, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) Shortly after take off from sts, pilot noticed the engine oil temperature had risen from 180 to 190 degrees f. the pilot also noticed that they were not… - [Incident 20040930027759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040930027759I), Sep 30, 2004: Stolam RC3 (N6755K), Aurora, OR, Minor damage. (-23) On 9-30-04, N6755K, a republic RC-3 sea bee aircraft landed at Aurora State Airport, Aurora, OR, and the landing gear collapsed. The aircraft skidded on… - [Incident 20040820019559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040820019559I), Aug 20, 2004: Stolam RC3 (N6124K), Seattle, WA, Minor damage. (-23) On 8-20-2004 at approximately 11:30 am at bfi the aircraft (N6124K) landed on runway 13L and rolled out about 100 ft and the pilot heard a loud pop under… - [Incident 20030929031869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030929031869I), Sep 29, 2003: Stolam RC3 (N713ET), Williamsburg, VA, Minor damage. (-23) Aircraft struck deer on runway during night landing. Left main landing gear sheared from aircraft. Left pontoon bent 90 degrees at mounting point after… - [Incident 20030801024039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030801024039I), Aug 1, 2003: Stolam RC3 (N6201K), New Richmond, WI, Minor damage. (-23) 4 Miles after take off from the New Richmond WI. Airport, en route to oshkosh WI., aircraft developed engine problems and pilot was forced to make a… - [Incident 20020817022839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020817022839I), Aug 17, 2002: Stolam RC3 (N6007K), Spokane, WA, Minor damage. (-23) On 08-17-2002 at approximately 0945 local time, the pilot of a seabee RC-3 N6007K made a gear-up landing at the Spokane Felts Field Airport (sff). The… - [Incident 20020728037179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020728037179I), Jul 28, 2002: Stolam RC3 (N6388K), La Belle, FL, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot in command stated it was normal approach and landing with gear indicating down and locked. Upon touchdown main gear collapsed settling on keel.… - [Incident 20011224035269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011224035269I), Dec 24, 2001: Stolam RC3 (N217G), North Bend, OR, Minor damage. (-23) On 12/24/2001, N217G, a RC-3 republic aircraft (seabee) landed at North Bend airport, OR (oth). Main gears retracted upon landing. Pilot stated, "he had… - [Accident 20010812038169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010812038169A), Aug 12, 2001: Stolam RC3 (N6755K), Chimacum, WA, No damage. (-23) The sea FSDO was assisted in this accident investigation by pdx FSDO inspector john clark who submitted the following information as a result of his… - [Accident 20010323005669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010323005669A), Mar 23, 2001: Stolam RC3 (N6295K), Vashon Island, WA, No damage. (-23) While in cruise pilot noticed propeller not functioning normal. All of a suddent the engine oversped. Pilot heard a thud and he landed a/c on water.… - [Incident 20010121023109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010121023109I), Jan 21, 2001: Stolam RC3 (N3263G), Greenwood, MS, Minor damage. (-23) Mr. Gill was flying his RC-3 on a local pleasure flight when he was unable ot lower his landing gear. He called Greenwood tower and asked for assistance.… - [Incident 20001125022589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001125022589I), Nov 25, 2000: Stolam RC3 (N6458K), Camarillo, CA. (-23)See attached sheet - [Accident 20001012042989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001012042989A), Oct 12, 2000: Stolam RC3 (N6175K), Baraboo, WI, Substantial damage. (-23) RC-3-3 a seabee, N6175K sustained substantial damage to the right wing sponson and wing spar and left main landing gear as a result of a forced landing… - [Incident 20001003018389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001003018389I), Oct 3, 2000: Stolam RC3 (N27CB), Portland, OR, Minor damage. (-23) Aircraft extended landing gear via normal hydraulics. On landing, gear gradually rolled aft to 2/3 retracted position. Lower keel beam skidded on runway.… - [Incident 20000724028049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000724028049I), Jul 24, 2000: Stolam RC3 (N6283K), Walled Lake, MI, Minor damage. (-23)N6138Q, a republic seabee, departed pontiac-oakland internal airport on an instructional flight with [privacy data omitted] as instructor and [privacy… - [Incident 20000608033899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000608033899I), Jun 8, 2000: Stolam RC3 (N60CB), Lake Pleasant, NY, Minor damage. (-23)While on approach for a water Landing at Lake Pleasant, speculator, NY, pilot lowered the Landing gear causing the aircraft to flip inverted on contact… - [Accident 19990823013319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990823013319A), Aug 23, 1999: Stolam RC3 (N6070K), Chimacum, WA, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Acft crashed under unknown circumstances in discovery bay, the 2 POB suffered fatal injuries, the acft has unknown damage. (.4)the 1,100 hour pilot-in-command… - [Accident 19990308045599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990308045599A), Mar 8, 1999: Stolam RC3 (N6470K), Santa Rosa, NM, No damage. (-23)The pilot flew his RC-3-3, N6470K, from hereford, TX to Santa Rosa, NM where he stopped for fuel. After landing on runway 26 he initiated a 180 degree… - [Incident 19980710030659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980710030659I), Jul 10, 1998: Stolam RC3 (N335G), Shorewood, WI, No damage. Pilot began water takeoff, became airborne 60-65 mph, remained n "ground effect." Hit "swell" bursting left spunson. Taxied to shore, losing right sponson in… - [Incident 19970702033229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970702033229I), Jul 2, 1997: Stolam RC3 (N6511K), Port Townsend, WA, Minor damage. Narrative: pilot inadvertently landed wheels up at Jefferson county airport, Port Townsend, Washington. Aircraft sustained minor damage. Pilot was counseled. - [Incident 19970419017229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970419017229I), Apr 19, 1997: Stolam RC3 (N6505K), Bullhead City, AZ, Minor damage. Narrative: on April 19, 1997 at 1400 hrs PDT. Pilot of N6505K landed on runway 16 at bulkhead city airport. During rollout the main gear slowly retracted and… - [Accident 19960930030459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960930030459A), Sep 30, 1996: Stolam RC3 (N6103K), Santa Fe, NM, Substantial damage. Near gross. High density altitude failed climb. Below power curve. Hit terrain trying fly under wires. Underpowered (-23) no narrative. - [Incident 19960818028069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960818028069I), Aug 18, 1996: Stolam RC3 (N6713K), Haverhill, MA, Minor damage. Narrative: engine broke apart. Block split apart by center cylinder. Old engine appeared to be well maintained. Engine within annual inspection. Bob hancock @… - [Accident 19960524029929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960524029929A), May 24, 1996: Stolam RC3 (N99FJ), Ketchikan, AK, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Aircraft parked on shore water rose over tail. Pumped out water prior flight. Crashed in lake. Known to leak water. - [Incident 19960404010359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960404010359I), Apr 4, 1996: Stolam RC3 (N6657K), Danbury, CT, Minor damage. Narrative: the pilot reported that at approximately 3 miles to the north east of dxr at an altitude of 2500' the engine began to lose power. The pilot lowered… - [Incident 19960319009999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960319009999I), Mar 19, 1996: Stolam RC3 (N6496K), San Andreas, CA, Minor damage. Narrative: 1. Aircraft was on personal flight to Washington state. 2. Engine failed on take off, forward right connecting rod broke loose at rod bolts,… - [Accident 19951228042689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951228042689A), Dec 28, 1995: Stolam RC3 (N6127K), Trenton, TX, Substantial damage. Lost power on climbout. Hit sign landing on road. Tore off wing. Spark plugs finger tight or missing. Not tightened (-23) on December 28, 1996, at 1600 CST, a… - [Incident 19950926037489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950926037489I), Sep 26, 1995: Stolam RC3 (N6523K), St Paul, MN, Minor damage. Main gear collapsed landing when brakes were applied. Gear springs stretched due heat stress. Lock not over center. - [Incident 19950911034799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950911034799I), Sep 11, 1995: Stolam RC3 (N6523K), Oceanside, CA, Minor damage. Main gear rotated aft on amphibious RC3. Slid on keel to a stop. Main gear bell crank to hydro actuator failed. All 100: https://openairdocs.org/model/republic-rc-3/incidents.md ## 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 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 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 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/republic-rc-3/stcs.md ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Downer RC-3](https://openairdocs.org/model/downer-rc-3): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 3080206 - [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.