1946 Republic RC-3 SeabeeSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Locarno, Ticino, Switzerland
This 1946 Republic RC-3 Seabee, registration N87504 and serial number 056, is offered at a price of 133,309 USD. With a total time of 2,488 hours on the airframe, this rare and classic historical amphibian is based in Locarno, Switzerland. The aircraft is sold as VFR only and seats four.
Power comes from a Lycoming GO-480-B1A6 engine, which has 206 hours since a major overhaul performed by Aero Engine Italy on October 10, 2016. The engine total time is 3,161.45 hours, and its TBO is 1,400 hours. The propeller is a three-bladed, reversible Hartzell HC-A3V20-3L/LV9333C-5, with 944.09 hours total time, 204.33 hours since major overhaul, and...
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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
Audio
C Sigtronic Intercom
GPS
Narco VOR - VOR Receiver/Indicator Remote Compass System
Weather
Bendix King KR85 - ADF
Transponder
Bendix King KT76 - Transponder
Additional Equipment
ELT
406 MHz ELT
Vacuum System
Engine driven vacuum pump system
Lighting
Whelen three strobe light system - 2 landing GE 4509 in the wing;
Fire Extinguisher
Cabin portable fire extinguisher
Angle of Attack Indicator
Angle of Attack System with cockpit display instrument
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Notes
- Beige vinyl 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
$133,309
Aircraft Location
Locarno, Ticino, Switzerland
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
May 25, 2026: $133,309(-$7,323) - controller
May 16, 2026: $140,632(-$1,577) - controller
May 7, 2026: $142,209(+$318) - controller
+18 more price changes
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Asking Price
$133,309
Aircraft Location
Locarno, Ticino, Switzerland
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
May 25, 2026: $133,309(-$7,323) - controller
May 16, 2026: $140,632(-$1,577) - controller
May 7, 2026: $142,209(+$318) - controller
+18 more price changes
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