| Tail Number / N-Number | N6317K |
| Manufacturer | REPUBLIC |
| Model | RC-3 |
| Year Built | 1947 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 540 |
| 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 | FRANKLIN |
| Engine Model | 6A8 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 215 hp (160 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 87 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | COUTCHES STEVEN S |
| Street | 3157 LOCKHEED CT |
| City | CAMERON PARK |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 95682-7827 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | El Dorado County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-03-15 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2016-02-04 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-09-15 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-02-28 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52042312 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A844CA |