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Welcome to the RV-3 Registry. This Registry is a collection of data on the fleet of flying RV-3s. It is intended to allow builders and owners to compare features and specifications so as to be able to make informed decisions in constructing, modifying, and operating their aircraft. Anyone considering purchasing one of the RV-3 fleet will likely find this information valuable as well. If you have a flying RV-3 we encourage you to list your aircraft, see below for instructions.

Van's Aircraft reports that there are 245 RV-3s that have been completed and flown. Due to attrition, they estimate that there are approximately 180 or so currently left flying. The FAA registration database lists 197 entries with "RV-3" as the type however many of these may no longer be airworthy. The data in this registry is sourced from direct submission to the webmaster by builders/owners. All owners are encourage to submit info on their aircraft. A simple import of the FAA database could be performed but that would yield no info on W&B or other aircraft specifics and would thus not fit the purpose of this registry.

Entries sorted by "plans/kit number" or by "year completed" if kit number not available...

RV-3 & RV-3A

Plans/kit:

Reg:

N29AT

Owner:

Lofton, Joe

Builder:

Tolle, Alan

Engine:

Lycoming O-320 E2D

Pic:

Completed:

1982

Prop:

Prince composite 68 x76

Wing type:

Type 1

Empty weight:

763 lbs

Wing mods:

CN-1 CN-2

Gross weight:

1150 lbs

Fuel tank:

Fuselage

Empty CG:

58.55"

Comments:

Battery mounted behind seat.

Plans/kit:

Reg:

N439RB

Owner:

Warren, John

Builder:

Bowers, Rod

Engine:

Lycoming IO-320

Pic:

Completed:

1985

Prop:

MT electric c/s

Wing type:

Type 1

Empty weight:

777 lbs

Wing mods:

CN-1

Gross weight:

1250 lbs

Fuel tank:

Fuselage

Empty CG:

59.62"

Comments:

Battery fwd of spar, MT prop retrofitted 2005.

Plans/kit:	?	Reg:	G-BVDC	Owner:	Schofield, Jim
Builder:	Calibritto, D	Engine:	Lycoming O-235 F2B	Pic:
Completed:	1994	Prop:	Lodge 68x68 wood
Wing type:	Type 1	Empty weight:	780 lbs
Wing mods:	CN-1 CN-2	Gross weight:	1100 lbs
Fuel tank:	Fuselage	Empty CG:	60.28"
Comments:	Battery aft of pilot, web site link

Plans/kit:

219

Reg:

N5578K

Owner:

Shrum, Jerome

Builder:

Cooper-Goslin-Vanfossen

Engine:

Lycoming O-320

Pic:

Completed:

1980

Prop:

Perf. Propellers 3-blade

Wing type:

Type 1

Empty weight:

774 lbs

Wing mods:

CN-1

Gross weight:

1150 lbs

Fuel tank:

Fuselage

Empty CG:

58.85"

Comments:

Plans/kit:

532

Reg:

N33GL

Owner:

Robbins, Jonathan

Builder:

Borgmeyer, EJ

Engine:

Lycoming O-320

Pic:

Completed:

1983

Prop:

Sensenich 70x79

Wing type:

Empty weight:

847 lbs

Wing mods:

CN-1

Gross weight:

1136 lbs

Fuel tank:

Fuselage

Empty CG:

58.97"

Comments:

Plans/kit:

682

Reg:

N33RV

Owner:

Mallian, Jasbir

Builder:

Harmon, John

Engine:

Lycoming O-320

Pic:

Completed:

1987

Prop:

c/s

Wing type:

Type 2

Empty weight:

Wing mods:

CN-1

Gross weight:

Fuel tank:

Fuselage

Empty CG:

Comments:

Plans/kit:

716

Reg:

N716TR

Owner:

Hughes, Robert

Builder:

Regan, Tom

Engine:

Lycoming O-320 A2B

Pic:

Completed:

1986

Prop:

Sterba 68x72

Wing type:

Type 1

Empty weight:

781 lbs

Wing mods:

CN-1

Gross weight:

1171 lbs

Fuel tank:

Wing

Empty CG:

59.45"

Comments:

Originally fitted with O-290G. Battery located between rudder pedals, slider canopy.

Plans/kit:

727

Reg:

N723RV

Owner:

VanSchoonhoven, Nick

Builder:

Hackney, Harry

Engine:

Lycoming O-320

Pic:

Completed:

1981

Prop:

MT electric c/s

Wing type:

Type 1

Empty weight:

817 lbs

Wing mods:

CN-1

Gross weight:

1250 lbs

Fuel tank:

Fuselage

Empty CG:

59.10"

Comments:

Slider canopy, MT electric c/s prop retrofitted 2005

Plans/kit:

756

Reg:

VH-EXP

Owner:

Anstey, Barry

Builder:

Blackwood, David

Engine:

Lycoming O-320 H

Pic:

Completed:

1997

Prop:

Wood Henry

Wing type:

Type 1

Empty weight:

795 lbs

Wing mods:

CN-1

Gross weight:

1150 lbs

Fuel tank:

Fuselage

Empty CG:

Comments:

Fitted with wing vortex generators, fly out of out of 230 Mtr. one way strip. Only RV3 flying in Oz.

Plans/kit:

888

Reg:

N887RP

Owner:

Hartung, Michael

Builder:

Peters, Rex

Engine:

Lycoming O-320

Pic:

Completed:

1985

Prop:

Great American (wood)

Wing type:

Type 1

Empty weight:

750 lbs

Wing mods:

CN-1

Gross weight:

1250 lbs

Fuel tank:

Fuselage

Empty CG:

Comments:

Plans/kit:

10050

Reg:

N47RV

Owner:

Ayers, Jim

Builder:

Ayers, Jim

Engine:

LOM 332A

Pic:

Completed:

1987

Prop:

MTV-7

Wing type:

Type 1

Empty weight:

781 lbs

Wing mods:

CN-1

Gross weight:

1245 lbs

Fuel tank:

Wing

Empty CG:

55.62"

Comments:

RV-3A wing configuration. 3 blade electric CS MT Propeller. 4 cylinder inline aircooled engine, fuel injected and supercharged 243 cu in.

Plans/kit:

10111

Reg:

N5GN

Owner:

Miller, Rick

Builder:

Nelson, Gene

Engine:

O-320 E2D

Pic:

Completed:

1977

Prop:

Warnke

Wing type:

Empty weight:

Wing mods:

CN-1, CN-2

Gross weight:

Fuel tank:

Fuselage

Empty CG:

Comments:

10:0-1 pistons, full swivel tailwheel update, Landoll balancer, .020" tail skins. This plane was bought by the Vangard Squadron as a flying club plane while they built their individual planes.

Plans/kit:

10237

Reg:

C-FIKY

Owner:

Moulin, Antoine

Builder:

Moulin, Antoine

Engine:

Lycoming O-320 B

Pic:

Completed:

2007

Prop:

Pacesetter 200 68x71

Wing type:

Type 1

Empty weight:

763 lbs

Wing mods:

CN-1

Gross weight:

1200 lbs

Fuel tank:

Fuselage

Empty CG:

58.79"

Comments:

Battery behind seat

Plans/kit:

10263

Reg:

N263BE

Owner:

Engen, Burdell

Builder:

Engen, Burdell

Engine:

Lycoming O-290 D2

Pic:

Completed:

1989

Prop:

Sterba 68x67

Wing type:

Type 1

Empty weight:

718 lbs

Wing mods:

CN-1

Gross weight:

1050 lbs

Fuel tank:

Fuselage

Empty CG:

63.00"

Comments:

Plans/kit:

10270

Reg:

N32AP

Owner:

Goss, Mark

Builder:

Pickup, Alan

Engine:

Lycoming O-290 D2

Pic:

Completed:

1983

Prop:

Props Inc. 68x67

Wing type:

Type 1

Empty weight:

735 lbs

Wing mods:

CN-1

Gross weight:

1100 lbs

Fuel tank:

Fuselage

Empty CG:

63.00"

Comments:

Slider canopy, manual flaps, radio & txp mounted on side, full-swivel tailwheel, B&C SD-8 alternator, no lights.

Plans/kit:

10575

Reg:

N272DR

Owner:

Hawkins, Ed

Builder:

Robl, Greg

Engine:

Lycoming O-320 B2B

Pic:

Completed:

1985

Prop:

Pacesetter 68x69

Wing type:

Type 2

Empty weight:

730 lbs

Wing mods:

CN-1

Gross weight:

1100 lbs

Fuel tank:

Fuselage

Empty CG:

57.62"

Comments:

10:1 pistons with estimated hp of 175. Tops out at 230 indicated and climbs at 2600fpm+

Plans/kit:

10559

Reg:

N5AJ

Owner:

Rodgers, Gary

Builder:

Laural Air Club

Engine:

Lycoming O-320 D3G

Pic:

Completed:

1986

Prop:

Pacesetter 200 68x69

Wing type:

Type 1

Empty weight:

815 lbs

Wing mods:

CN-1

Gross weight:

1250 lbs

Fuel tank:

Fuselage

Empty CG:

Comments:

Wings built with additional main spar laminations, total of 10, one piece wing skins top and bottom, and no flaps. Battery behind seat, slider canopy.

Plans/kit:

10723

Reg:

N13VS

Owner:

Hill, Tim

Builder:

Sawyer, Dave

Engine:

Lycoming O-320 E2D

Pic:

Completed:

1991

Prop:

Warnke 68 X 76

Wing type:

Type 1

Empty weight:

803 lbs

Wing mods:

CN-1 & CN-2

Gross weight:

1150 lbs

Fuel tank:

Fuselage

Empty CG:

63.42

Comments:

Plans/kit:

10868

Reg:

N154AB

Owner:

Eric Sandifer

Builder:

Compton, Ed

Engine:

Lycoming O-290G

Pic:

Completed:

1997

Prop:

Irlbeck 68 x 64

Wing type:

Type 1

Empty weight:

690 lbs

Wing mods:

Gross weight:

1175 lbs

Fuel tank:

Fuselage

Empty CG:

58.3"

Comments:

No electrical system

Plans/kit:

11112

Reg:

N633TB

Owner:

Maine, Vernon

Builder:

Benton, Thomas

Engine:

Lyc. 160hp

Pic:

Completed:

1992

Prop:

Pacesetter 68x69

Wing type:

Empty weight:

783 lbs

Wing mods:

Gross weight:

1114 lbs

Fuel tank:

Empty CG:

Comments:

Plans/kit:

11132

Reg:

N14W

Owner:

Valentine, William

Builder:

Ward, Peter

Engine:

O-320 D1A

Pic:

Completed:

1993

Prop:

Sterba 70x78

Wing type:

Type 2

Empty weight:

765 lbs

Wing mods:

CN-1

Gross weight:

1160 lbs

Fuel tank:

Wing

Empty CG:

57.01"

Comments:

Rocket-type raised turtledeck, light weight starter, no lights, battery is between pedals

Plans/kit:

11152

Reg:

N139BS

Owner:

Saindon, William

Builder:

Saindon, William

Engine:

Lycoming O-320 D2A

Pic:

Completed:

2000

Prop:

Aymar-Demuth 68/76

Wing type:

3B QB retrofit

Empty weight:

820 lbs

Wing mods:

3B QB retrofit

Gross weight:

1270 lbs

Fuel tank:

Wing

Empty CG:

55.00"

Comments:

Mark Landoll Damper (12 lbs) installed on fly wheel, battery behind firewall, slider canopy.

Plans/kit:

11221

Reg:

N66AZ

Owner:

Geiger, Larry

Builder:

Nelson, Gene

Engine:

Lycoming 0-235 108 HP

Pic:

Completed:

1995

Prop:

Sterba cruise pitch

Wing type:

Type ?

Empty weight:

819 lbs

Wing mods:

CN-1, CN-2

Gross weight:

1186 lbs

Fuel tank:

Fuselage

Empty CG:

60.39"

Comments:

N66AZ started life with a Subaru engine then the owner could not get the cooling issues solved so he installed an 0-235. The turtle deck is noteworthy.

Plans/kit:

Reg:

N2626Y

Owner:

Hirschman, Dave

Builder:

Duffey, Joe

Engine:

Lycoming O-320 E2A

Pic:

Completed:

2001

Prop:

Sensenich metal

Wing type:

3A with B spar

Empty weight:

800 lbs

Wing mods:

CN1, CN2

Gross weight:

1150 lbs

Fuel tank:

fuselage

Empty CG:

Comments:

The battery (Odyssey) is located behind the seat (a 9-pound savings from the original Concorde).

Plans/kit:

11222

Reg:

N1131T

Owner:

Caldwell, Alexander

Builder:

Caldwell, Alexander

Engine:

Lycoming O-320 H2AD

Pic:

Completed:

2002

Prop:

Wood prop 68x72

Wing type:

Type 1

Empty weight:

801 lbs

Wing mods:

CN-1

Gross weight:

1145 lbs

Fuel tank:

Fuselage

Empty CG:

59.08"

Comments:

Plans/kit:

11247

Reg:

N9286T

Owner:

Rosenberg, Ronald

Builder:

Fitts, William

Engine:

Lycoming O-320 E2D

Pic:

Completed:

1996

Prop:

Catto 3-blade

Wing type:

3B QB retrofit

Empty weight:

790 lbs

Wing mods:

n.a.

Gross weight:

1175 lbs

Fuel tank:

Wing

Empty CG:

Comments:

RV-3B

Plans/kit:

11004

Reg:

G-CCTG

Owner:

Donald, Sandy

Builder:

Glenn, Ian

Engine:

Lycoming O-235 C2A

Pic:

Completed:

2004

Prop:

Chris Lodge 66.5" X 67"

Wing type:

3B retrofit

Empty weight:

738 lbs

Wing mods:

n/a

Gross weight:

1175 lbs

Fuel tank:

wing

Empty CG:

59.64"

Comments:

Plans/kit:

11337

Reg:

N575TB

Owner:

Haggard, Joe

Builder:

Benton, Thomas

Engine:

O-320

Pic:

Completed:

2002

Prop:

Perf.Prop 68x64"

Wing type:

Empty weight:

810 lgs

Wing mods:

n.a.

Gross weight:

1170 lbs

Fuel tank:

Wing

Empty CG:

58.38"

Comments:

Top speed of 210, stalls at 52 MPH, and gives a solid 2,500 ft/min climb. Battery is mounted at the rear of the baggage compartment.

Plans/kit:

11338

Reg:

N483WB

Owner:

Jackson, Gary

Builder:

Baker, Wayne

Engine:

O-320-E3D

Pic:

Completed:

2003

Prop:

Prince wood

Wing type:

Empty weight:

755

Wing mods:

n.a.

Gross weight:

1100 lbs

Fuel tank:

Wing

Empty CG:

58.3"

Comments:

Battery mounted between rudder pedals. "I have built 4 RV'S and this one handles best".

Plans/kit:

Reg:

N205DD

Owner:

Sloan, Dave

Builder:

Sloan, Dave

Engine:

O-320 H2AD

Pic:

Completed:

2006

Prop:

Sterba

Wing type:

Empty weight:

824 lbs

Wing mods:

n.a.

Gross weight:

1100 lbs

Fuel tank:

Wing

Empty CG:

Comments:

Electric flaps,aileron, elevator and rudder trim. Battery forward of the spar.

Plans/kit:

11340

Reg:

C-GJIF

Owner:

Mackinnon, Bruce

Builder:

Mackinnon, Bruce

Engine:

Lycoming O-320 D2A

Pic:

Completed:

2006

Prop:

Sterba 68x67

Wing type:

3B QB

Empty weight:

801 lbs

Wing mods:

n.a.

Gross weight:

1150 lbs

Fuel tank:

Wing

Empty CG:

60.28"

Comments:

Weight includes 12 lb parachute, battery behind seat. (Note: unfortunately this aircraft was destroyed in an accident July '08)

Plans/kit:

11342

Reg:

N418RL

Owner:

Laviano, Julius

Builder:

Greener, Robert

Engine:

Lycoming O-320 D3G

Pic:

Completed:

2004

Prop:

Catto

Wing type:

Empty weight:

787 lbs

Wing mods:

n.a.

Gross weight:

1200 lbs

Fuel tank:

Wing

Empty CG:

60.06"

Comments:

Plans/kit:

11366

Reg:

N313RV

Owner:

Bauer, Fred

Builder:

Bauer, Fred

Engine:

Superior O-320 D2A

Pic:

Completed:

2008

Prop:

Sensenich metal 70x81

Wing type:

Empty weight:

894 lbs

Wing mods:

n.a.

Gross weight:

1300 lbs

Fuel tank:

Wing

Empty CG:

58.2

Comments:

Engine from Aero Sport Power. Features: a) insulated the cabin to the rear of the baggage compartment b) electric seat heater c) “open cockpit” canopy, (yet to be tested) d) smoke system, (Smoking Airplanes) e) TruTrak autopilot, Altitude & Heading options, with Pictorial Pilot f) FC10 fuel computer g) Lightspeed Plasma III, on ½ of the engine h) Pitot heat i) Strobes j) Wing landing lights with Wig-Wag k) Nav lights l) GRT EIS engine monitor m) AvMap EKP-IV with Air gizmo mount. For more info and pics see Picasa album.

Plans/kit:

11375

Reg:

N223RL

Owner:

Beasley, Andy

Builder:

Lervold, Randy

Engine:

Superior IO-320 D1A

Pic:

Completed:

2007

Prop:

Whirl Wind 151-H

Wing type:

Empty weight:

889 lbs

Wing mods:

n.a.

Gross weight:

1300 lbs

Fuel tank:

Wing

Empty CG:

57.56

Comments:

Engine from Aero Sport Power. Battery initially just in front of main spar, now located aft of rear spar, CG now perfect. Very well equipped and thus a bit heavy. Detailed info at www.rv3works.com

Plans/kit:

11376

Reg:

N376JW

Owner:

Bentley, Richard

Builder:

Bentley, Richard

Engine:

IO-320 D1A

Pic:

Completed:

2008

Prop:

Hartzell HC-C2YL-1BF

Wing type:

Empty weight:

818 lbs

Wing mods:

n.a

Gross weight:

1300 lbs

Fuel tank:

Wing

Empty CG:

55.90"

Comments:

Photo album here

Plans/kit:

11378

Reg:

N283RV

Owner:

Newkirk, Bill

Builder:

Clohan, Paul

Engine:

Superior XP-320-A1A2C

Pic:

Completed:

2007

Prop:

Sensenich 70CM7S9-0

Wing type:

Empty weight:

834 lbs

Wing mods:

n.a.

Gross weight:

1250 lbs

Fuel tank:

Wing

Empty CG:

56.3

Comments:

Battery between rudder pedals

Plans/kit:

11395

Reg:

N12XR

Owner:

Spicer, Tony

Builder:

Spicer, Tony

Engine:

Lycoming O-320 A2B/E

Pic:

Completed:

2008

Prop:

Catto 68x76

Wing type:

Empty weight:

792

Wing mods:

n/a

Gross weight:

1250 lbs

Fuel tank:

Wing

Empty CG:

57.8

Comments:

Dirt simple day vfr, battery between rudder pedals.

Plans/kit:

11417

Reg:

C-GMVS

Owner:

Skoczen, Mike

Builder:

Skoczen, Mike

Engine:

O-320 160 hp

Pic:

Completed:

2010

Prop:

Catto 2-blade 68x76

Wing type:

Empty weight:

760 lbs

Wing mods:

n/a

Gross weight:

1200 lbs, 1100 aerobatic

Fuel tank:

Wing

Empty CG:

58.54

Comments:

Battery behind the seat, slider canopy, inverted fuel(Ellison), oil and Hooker Doulble-ratchet seatbelts. Minimum instruments plus g-meter and fuel flow.

Plans/kit:

11429

Reg:

N3NU

Owner:

Nystrom, John

Builder:

Nystrom, John

Engine:

YIO-320 D1A

Pic:

Completed:

2009

Prop:

MTV-11

Wing type:

Empty weight:

890 lbs

Wing mods:

n/a

Gross weight:

1300 lbs

Fuel tank:

Wing

Empty CG:

58.5

Comments:

Battery on aft face of firewall. Counter-balance elevators, forward storage compartment, electric flaps and pitch trim. More details at wwww.hack-job.com. 2010 Oshkosh Lindy winner!

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