N6097K - 1947 Downer Republic RC-3 Aircraft Registration

1947 DOWNER REPUBLIC RC-3

Aircraft Description

N6097K is a 1947 Downer REPUBLIC RC-3, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Guntly David A in Franksville, WI. The registration certificate was issued on July 24, 2012. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2028. Powered by a Franklin 6A8 SERIES engine producing 215 horsepower, N6097K is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A7EC05 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N6097K was last updated on May 26, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

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Model Year
1947
Manufacturer
DOWNER
Model
REPUBLIC RC-3
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
87 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 24, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
GUNTLY DAVID A
Address
22031 W 6 MILE RD
City
FRANKSVILLE
State / Zip Code
Wisconsin53126-9721
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)
51766005
Mode S Code (Hex)
A7EC05

Additional Details

Registration
N6097K
Serial Number
280
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 26, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00212738

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC