Downer REPUBLIC RC-3
6 Downer REPUBLIC RC-3 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built in 1947.
- Registered today
- 6
- Years built
- 1947
- Seats
- 4
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Downer REPUBLIC RC-3 airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.
AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
Watch new ADs for the Downer REPUBLIC RC-3
One email when a new AD may apply to this model. Stop any time.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 0
- Destroyed
- 0
- Substantial damage
- 0
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Downer REPUBLIC RC-3 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Downer REPUBLIC RC-3 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Downer REPUBLIC RC-3 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1947 | 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 3 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Downer REPUBLIC RC-3 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. No NTSB events since 1982 involve Downer REPUBLIC RC-3 airframes. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.
- Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
- Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
- Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
- Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
- Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
Type data
FAA aircraft reference file- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Category
- Amphibian
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruising speed
- 87 mph