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.
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
When they were built by decade · 34 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
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 records · 30 cases since 1982, 3 fatal
2026-08-24ANC26LA090 · RC-3 N463RK · accident near Evansville, IN · no injuries
2026-04-12WPR26LA153 · RC-3 N6518K · accident near Phoenix, AZ · minor injuries
2025-06-28WPR25LA198 · RC-3 N6759K · accident near Coolin, ID · no injuries
2024-06-05WPR24LA180 · RC-3 N87583 · accident near Butte, MT · no injuries
2012-09-15ERA12LA562 · RC-3 N6072K · accident near Cedar Bluff, AL · 1 killed
2012-07-21WPR12LA318 · RC-3 N87521 · accident near Snohomish, WA · serious injuries
2009-07-01WPR09LA323 · RC-3 N87487 · accident near Burley, ID · serious injuries
2007-02-02LAX07LA078 · RC-3 N6248K · accident near Julian, CA · no injuries
The 8 most recent of 30 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Rates per registered aircraft, phases of flight and causes are coming with the analytics stage. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
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 · 122 RC-3 (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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