1946 Republic RC-3 SeabeeSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Locarno, Ticino, Switzerland
This 1946 Republic RC-3 Seabee, registered as N87504, presents a very nice and rare classic historical amphibian with a total airframe time of 2,488 hours, based in Como, Italy. The aircraft is powered by a Lycoming GO-480-B1A6 engine with 206 hours since overhaul and a 1,400-hour TBO, while the three-bladed reversible Hartzell propeller shows 944 hours total time with 204 hours since its last overhaul in September 2016. This VFR-configured Seabee features a comprehensive list of STC modifications including an angle of attack system, engine-driven vacuum pump, King 76A transponder, oversize spray rails, landing lights, a strobe system,...
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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
- 204 hrs (SMOH)
Avionics
Comms
Bendix King VHF COM
GPS
Autopilot
Audio
Weather
Traffic
ADS-B Out
ADS-B In
PFD
MFD
EMS/EIS
Additional Equipment
Angle of Attack System
Angle of Attack System with cockpit display instrument
Vacuum 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 Lights
Whelen - three strobe light system
Fire Extinguisher
Cabin portable fire extinguisher
Cabin Heater
South Wind Model 940 - combustion cabin heater and associated distribution system
Air Filters
Wing Tips
Fiberglass Camber Wing Tips
Step Vents
ELT
406 mHz ELT
VOR Receiver
Narco VOR - VOR Receiver/Indicator
Compass System
Remote Compass System
ADF
Bendix King KR85 - ADF
Intercom
Sigtronic - Intercom
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
- Engine Power
- 275 HP
- Propeller Model
- Hartzell HC-A3V20-3L/LV9333C-5
Asking Price
$140,495
Aircraft Location
Locarno, Ticino, Switzerland
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Oct 22, 2025: $140,495(-$550) - controller
Oct 16, 2025: $141,045(-$281) - controller
Sep 27, 2025: $141,326(-$1,156) - controller
+5 more price changes
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Asking Price
$140,495
Aircraft Location
Locarno, Ticino, Switzerland
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Oct 22, 2025: $140,495(-$550) - controller
Oct 16, 2025: $141,045(-$281) - controller
Sep 27, 2025: $141,326(-$1,156) - controller
+5 more price changes
Contact Seller
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Asking Price
$140,495