1946 Republic RC-3 SeabeeSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Locarno, Ticino, Switzerland
This is a 1946 Republic RC-3 Seabee, registration N87504, serial number 056, currently based in Como, Italy and offered for sale at $131,970 USD. With a total airframe time of 2,488 hours, this classic four-seat amphibian is described by the seller as a very nice, rare, and historical example. The aircraft is equipped for VFR operations and has no reported damage history.
Power comes from a Lycoming GO-480-B1A6 engine with a total time of 3,161.45 hours and 206 hours since its last major overhaul, performed by Aero Engine Italy on October 10, 2016. The engine’s TBO is listed at 1,400 hours. The three-bladed, reversible Hartzell...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Amphibious, Classic / Antique, Recreational
- Flight Rules
- VFR
- Seats
- 4
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 2,488 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 206 hrs (SOH)
- Engine 2 Time
- 3,161 hrs (TT)
- Prop 1 Time
- 944 hrs (SMOH)
Avionics
Comms
Bendix King VHF COM
navigation
Narco VOR - VOR Receiver/Indicator
Audio
C Sigtronic - Intercom
Transponder
Bendix King KT76 - Transponder
GPS
Bendix King KR85 - ADF
Additional Equipment
Angle of Attack System
Angle of Attack System with cockpit display instrument
Vacuum Pump
Engine driven vacuum pump system
Lights
GE 4509 - 2 landing lights GE in the wing
Strobe Lights
Whelen - three strobe light system
Fire Extinguisher
Cabin portable fire extinguisher
Modifications
Oversize spray rails
Cabin Heater
South Wind 940 - STC SA915NW Model combustion cabin heater and associated distribution system
Tail Wheel Adapter
STC SA00068LA Tail wheel adapter ring
Wing Tips
STC SA2386WE Fiberglass Camber Wing Tips
Air Filters
STC SA71GL Air filters
Propeller Governor Adapter
STC SE914NW Propeller governor adapter with a combination adapter/valve to provide propeller reversing control
Overhead Panel Installation
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
Step Vents
STC SA70NW Step vents
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Notes
- Beige vinyle and fabric, in good condition
- Exterior Notes
- White with blue and red accents, in good condition
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Make
- Lycoming
- Engine Model
- GO-480-B1A6
- Propeller Model
- Hartzell HC-A3V20-3L/LV9333C-5
Asking Price
$131,970
Aircraft Location
Locarno, Ticino, Switzerland
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Aug 13, 2026: $131,970(+$210) - controller
Jul 31, 2026: $131,760(-$1,549) - controller
May 25, 2026: $133,309(-$7,323) - controller
+20 more price changes
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Asking Price
$131,970
Aircraft Location
Locarno, Ticino, Switzerland
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Aug 13, 2026: $131,970(+$210) - controller
Jul 31, 2026: $131,760(-$1,549) - controller
May 25, 2026: $133,309(-$7,323) - controller
+20 more price changes
Contact Seller
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