| Tail Number / N-Number | N398CM |
| Manufacturer | REPUBLIC |
| Model | RC-3 |
| Year Built | 1947 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 387 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Amphibian |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | GSO&IGSO-480 |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 340 hp (254 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 87 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | BARDIN G W |
| Street | 26 LIEBIG RD |
| City | GRANVILLE |
| State | NY |
| Zip Code | 12832-3515 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | Washington County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1999-08-02 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2013-07-24 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-02-23 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-07-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51120277 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A4A0BF |