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Republic RC-3

128 on the U.S. register across 2 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1946 to 1962; half of them date from 1947 or earlier. Florida has the most (14). 27% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.

Republic RC-3: Civilian amphibious aircraft
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About the RC-3 from the FAA's model table

Type
Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
Power
Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
Common engines
Franklin 6A8 Series (95), Lycoming Go-480 Series (13), Lycoming Gso&Igso-480 (6)
Seats
4
Cruise speed
about 87 mph
Maker on the register
Republic
Registered
earliest certificate June 25, 1962; newest July 8, 2026

Where they are owner's state

Florida14California13Texas11Washington9Delaware8Alaska7Ohio6Virginia5Wyoming4New York4Arizona4Wisconsin3

Who owns them registrant type

Individual83 (65%)LLC20 (16%)Corporation14 (11%)Co-owned11 (9%)

Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft

VersionRegisteredBuiltShare
RC-31221946 to 196295.3%
RC-3-1619474.7%

When they were built by decade · 34 with no year on file

02346709393194011960

Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far

0481317201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024202582026

Registration status

Valid128 (100%)

Airworthiness certificate class

Standard117 (91%)None on file7 (5%)Experimental4 (3%)

Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs

Southern Aircraft Consultancy INC Trustee3Kaskel Super Service LLC2Wolf Aerospace CORP1Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum1Wallitner Aviation And Restoration LLC1Vfr LTD1Splash & Dash Tours INC1Sky West Aviation INC Trustee1Ses Bee LLC1Seabee Heaven LLC1Pvb36 Leasing LLC1Optimus Aircraft Service INC1

Fleet pages: Southern Aircraft Consultancy INC Trustee · Wolf Aerospace CORP · Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum · Vfr LTD · Sky West Aviation INC Trustee

Accident history NTSB

Each aircraft's own page already shows its NTSB accident and incident record. The model-wide record (accidents per year, fatal and non-fatal, against the number registered) is being added; it will appear here.

Questions people ask answers refresh every morning

How many Republic RC-3 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?

128 as of October 2, 2026, counting 2 versions the FAA records separately.

Which state has the most Republic RC-3s?

Florida, with 14.

Who owns the Republic RC-3?

27% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.

Aircraft newest certificates first · 128

Tail no.Maker and modelOwner and baseCertificateRegisteredStatus
N6767K Republic
RC-3
Splash & Dash Tours INC
Wilmington, Delaware
Standard 2006-02-13 Valid
N6352K Republic
RC-3-1
Coleman Aeromarine INC
Lakeland, Florida
Standard 2006-02-09 Valid
N5166B Republic
RC-3
Individual owner
Nevada
Standard 2006-01-17 Valid
N6256K Republic
RC-3-1
Co-owned owner
Washington
Standard 2004-11-05 Valid
N6443K Republic
RC-3
Individual owner
Illinois
Standard 2004-10-26 Valid
N6356K Republic
RC-3
Co-owned owner
Florida
Standard 2004-09-07 Valid
N6588K Republic
RC-3
Individual owner
Florida
Standard 2004-03-26 Valid
N6590K Republic
RC-3
Individual owner
Washington
Standard 2004-01-22 Valid
N6505K Republic
RC-3
Individual owner
California
Standard 2003-12-22 Valid
N87515 Republic
RC-3
Individual owner
Florida
Standard 2003-12-12 Valid
N20CB Republic
RC-3
Individual owner
Arizona
Standard 2002-06-03 Valid
N6201K Republic
RC-3
Individual owner
Wisconsin
Standard 2000-10-31 Valid
N6501K Republic
RC-3
Co-owned owner
Alaska
Standard 2000-03-29 Valid
N6724K Republic
RC-3
Individual owner
Texas
Standard 1999-03-31 Valid
N6589K Republic
RC-3
Individual owner
Rhode Island
Standard 1999-02-04 Valid
N217G Republic
RC-3
Individual owner
Washington
Standard 1998-11-04 Valid
N82283 Republic
RC-3
Individual owner
Alaska
None on file 1998-09-04 Valid
N681CB Republic
RC-3
Individual owner
Ohio
None on file 1998-06-10 Valid
N713ET Republic
RC-3
Individual owner
North Carolina
Standard 1997-12-23 Valid
N6232K Republic
RC-3
Individual owner
California
Standard 1994-10-27 Valid
N6272K Republic
RC-3
Individual owner
Virginia
Standard 1993-08-12 Valid
N6294K Republic
RC-3
Individual owner
Florida
Standard 1990-05-31 Valid
N6190K Republic
RC-3
Individual owner
Florida
Standard 1987-12-09 Valid
N62544 Republic
RC-3
Individual owner
New York
Standard 1987-06-04 Valid
N6230K Republic
RC-3
Individual owner
Washington
Standard 1987-01-16 Valid
N6373K Republic
RC-3
Co-owned owner
Virginia
Standard 1985-10-01 Valid
N87583 Republic
RC-3
Individual owner
Washington
Standard 1978-07-10 Valid
N6041K Republic
RC-3
Individual owner
New York
Standard 1962-06-25 Valid
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