N87504
For Sale

Republic RC-3 Seabee amphibian

1946
Como, Italy
Republic RC-3 Seabee amphibian - Image 1
Asking Price
€114,500
VAT free

Specifications

Year of Construction
1946
Registration
N87504
Serial Number
56
Country
Italy
Location
Como
Airframe Total Time
2485 hrs
Engine Total Time
3161 hrs
Time Since Overhaul
204 hrs
VAT
VAT free

Description

Very nice and rare and classic historical Amphibian Republic Seabee, located in Europe Airframe Serial Number 56 Total Time: 2485.51 hours Engine Lycoming GO-480-B1A6, 260 HP, S/N 1135 Total Time: 3161:45 hrs Time Since Major Overhaul: 204:33 hrs (last Overhaul performed by Aero Engine Italy, October 10, 2016) Annual Inspection May 2025 Compressions: 70, 69, 71, 70, 70, 69 over 80 Propeller Hartzell HC-A3V20-3L/LV9333C-5 S/N FC34 Total Time: 944:09 hrs SMOH 204:33 hrs Last Overhauled by Pubbli Aer Foto Aeroservizi on 19/09/2016

Aircraft Summary

Rare 1946 Republic RC-3 Seabee amphibian located in Europe with low-time engine and propeller, both freshly overhauled in 2016 with only 204 hours since major overhaul. Features multiple STCs including upgraded Lycoming GO-480-B1A6 engine, Cleveland brake discs, fiberglass wing tips, and comprehensive avionics suite with King transponder and ADF. Recent May 2025 annual inspection with excellent compressions, plus desirable options including angle of attack system, strobe lights, and South Wind cabin heater make this classic amphibian ready for immediate operation.

Interior

Beige vinyl and fabric, in good condition

Exterior

White with blue and red accents, in good condition

Avionics

Bendix King VHF COM Narco VOR Receiver/Indicator Remote Compass System Bendix King KR85 ADF Bendix King KT76 Transponder C Sigtronic Intercom 406 mHz ELT

Options & Equipment

• Angle of Attack System with cockpit display instrument • Engine driven vacuum pump system • King 76A Transponder • Oversize spray rails • 2 landing lights GE 4509 in the wing • Whelen three strobe light system • Cabin portable fire extinguisher Installed STC's Supplemental Type Certificate: • STC #SA00068LA Tail wheel adapter ring • STC #SA915NW Model 940 South Wind combustion cabin heater and associated distribution system • STC SA615NW Lycoming G0-435-C2B, GS0/IGS0-480 • STC SA815NW Cleveland brake discs • STC SA71GL Air filters • STC SE914NW Propeller governor adapter with a combination adapter/valve to provide propeller reversing control • STC SA216NW Removal of throttle, propeller, and mixture controls from the instrument panel and installation in an overhead panel. Relocation of carburetor heat to overhead position • STC SA2386WE Fiberglass Camber Wing Tips • STC SA70NW Step vents

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Aircraft
Republic RC-3 Seabee amphibian
Registration
N87504
Year
1946
Price
€114,500

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