N6048K - 1947 Republic RC-3 Aircraft Registration

RC3

1947 REPUBLIC RC-3

Aircraft Description

N6048K is a 1947 Republic RC-3, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum in Hood River, OR. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 2, 1961. The registration certificate was issued on May 1, 2023. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2030. Powered by a Franklin 6A8 SERIES engine producing 215 horsepower, N6048K is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A7D995 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N6048K was last updated on May 1, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Republic is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 182 Republic aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the RC-3 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N6048K. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1947
Manufacturer
REPUBLIC
Model
RC-3
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
RC3RC-3 Seabee
Cruise Speed
87 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 2, 1961
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 1, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
WESTERN ANTIQUE AEROPLANE & AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM
Address
1600 AIR MUSEUM RD
City
HOOD RIVER
State / Zip Code
Oregon97031-9800
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
FRANKLIN
Engine Model
6A8 SERIES
Horsepower
215 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51754625
Mode S Code (Hex)
A7D995

Additional Details

Registration
N6048K
Serial Number
223
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2030
Last Action Date
May 1, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00520966

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC