1946 Republic RC-3 SeabeeSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Locarno, Ticino, Switzerland
This 1946 Republic RC-3 Seabee, registration N87504, is a classic VFR amphibian with a total airframe time of 2,488 hours, based in Como, Italy. Its Lycoming GO-480-B1A6 engine has 206 hours since a major overhaul performed in October 2016, against a 1,400-hour TBO, and it is paired with a three-bladed, reversible Hartzell propeller showing 204 hours since its own overhaul in September 2016. The aircraft features a useful suite of modifications under several STCs, including an overhead panel for engine controls, fiberglass camber wing tips, a cabin heater, and an angle of attack system.
The avionics package is functional for its class,...
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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)
- Prop 1 Time
- 944 hrs (SMOH)
Avionics
Comms
Bendix King VHF COM
Additional Equipment
Angle of Attack System
Angle of Attack System with cockpit display instrument
Vacuum Pump System
Engine driven vacuum pump system
Transponder
Bendix King KT76 - Transponder C
Spray Rails
Oversize spray rails
Landing Lights
GE 4509 - 2 landing lights GE in the wing
Strobe Light System
Whelen - three strobe light system
Fire Extinguisher
Cabin portable fire extinguisher
Cabin Heater
South Wind 940 - Model combustion cabin heater and associated distribution system
Fiberglass Wing Tips
Fiberglass Camber Wing Tips
Step Vents
VOR Receiver
Narco - VOR Receiver/Indicator
Remote Compass System
ADF
Bendix King KR85 - ADF
Intercom
Sigtronic - Intercom
ELT
406 mHz ELT
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
$139,617
Aircraft Location
Locarno, Ticino, Switzerland
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Apr 7, 2026: $139,617(-$682) - controller
Mar 25, 2026: $140,299(+$1,525) - controller
Mar 19, 2026: $138,774(-$1,802) - controller
+14 more price changes
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Asking Price
$139,617
Aircraft Location
Locarno, Ticino, Switzerland
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Apr 7, 2026: $139,617(-$682) - controller
Mar 25, 2026: $140,299(+$1,525) - controller
Mar 19, 2026: $138,774(-$1,802) - controller
+14 more price changes
Contact Seller
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Asking Price
$139,617