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N6097K V

Downer REPUBLIC RC-3 · 1947 · Franksville, WI

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N6097K is a 1947 Downer REPUBLIC RC-3 (serial 280), registered to Guntly David A (individual) in Franksville, WI. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires July 2028. It carries a Franklin 6A8 SERIES engine rated at 215 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A7EC05. It is one of 6 Downer REPUBLIC RC-3 aircraft on the FAA registry. Guntly David A holds 3 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Guntly David A
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Franksville, WI
Serial number
280
Year built
1947 · 79 yrs old
Airworthiness class
1
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A7EC05 · 51766005 octal
Certificate issued
Jul 24, 2012
Last FAA activity
May 26, 2023
Registration expires
Jul 31, 2028
FAA region
Central

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Franklin 6A8 SERIES
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
215 hp
Power per seat
54 hp
FAA engine code
27030

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 3080204

Downer REPUBLIC RC-3
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 4
Cruise: 76 KTAS
Category: Experimental

Engine — CODE 27030

Manufacturer: Franklin
Model: 6A8 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 215 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N6097K
Serial Number: 280
Year Manufactured: 1947
ACFTREF Code: 3080204
Engine Code: 27030
Status: V (V)
Certification: 1
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51766005
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A7EC05
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Registrant

Guntly David A
Individual
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22031 W 6 Mile Rd
Franksville, WI, 531269721
FAA Region: Central

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jul 24, 2012
Expiration Jul 31, 2028
Last Activity May 26, 2023
Data as of Nov 2, 2026

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