N6138K - 1947 Republic RC-3 Aircraft Registration

RC3

1947 REPUBLIC RC-3

Aircraft Description

N6138K is a 1947 Republic RC-3, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bassett Douglas C in Long Lake, NY. The registration certificate was issued on October 23, 2015. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2028. Powered by a Franklin 6A8 SERIES engine producing 215 horsepower, N6138K is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A7FD5D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N6138K was last updated on June 16, 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 N6138K. 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
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 23, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
BASSETT DOUGLAS C
Address
PO BOX 153
City
LONG LAKE
State / Zip Code
New York12847-0153
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)
51776535
Mode S Code (Hex)
A7FD5D

Additional Details

Registration
N6138K
Serial Number
324
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 16, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00021256

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC