N6490K - 1947 Republic RC-3 Aircraft Registration

RC3

1947 REPUBLIC RC-3

Aircraft Description

N6490K is a 1947 Republic RC-3, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Wasik Richard C in Frankston, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 13, 1953. The registration certificate was issued on January 19, 2023. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a Franklin 6A8 SERIES engine producing 215 horsepower, N6490K is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A8890C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N6490K was last updated on September 30, 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 N6490K. 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
March 13, 1953
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 19, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
WASIK RICHARD C
Address
11525 TAILSPIN TRL
City
FRANKSTON
State / Zip Code
Texas75763-5227
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)
52104414
Mode S Code (Hex)
A8890C

Additional Details

Registration
N6490K
Serial Number
752
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2030
Last Action Date
September 30, 2023
Last Update Date
September 30, 2023
Unique ID
00492496

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC