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 located in Europe and based at Como, Italy. The airframe has a total time of 2,488 hours and is equipped with a Lycoming GO-480-B1A6 engine showing 206 hours since overhaul against a 1,400-hour TBO, with the engine's total time recorded at 3,161.45 hours. The aircraft features a 3-bladed, reversible Hartzell propeller with 944.09 hours total time and 204.33 hours since its last overhaul.
Notable modifications include an angle of attack system with cockpit display, an engine-driven vacuum pump system, a King 76A transponder,...
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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 KR85 - ADF
ADS-B Out
Bendix King KT76 - Transponder C
Audio
Sigtronic Intercom
Additional Equipment
Angle of Attack System
Angle of Attack System - with cockpit display instrument
Vacuum System
Vacuum Pump System - Engine driven
Landing Lights
GE 4509 - 2 landing lights GE in the wing
Strobe Lights
Whelen Strobe System - three light
Fire Extinguisher
Portable Fire Extinguisher - Cabin
Cabin Heater
South Wind Model 940 - combustion cabin heater and associated distribution system
Wing Tips
Fiberglass Camber Wing Tips
Emergency Locator Transmitter
406 mHz ELT
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 3-bladed reversible
Asking Price
$140,170
Aircraft Location
Locarno, Ticino, Switzerland
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Nov 28, 2025: $140,170(-$325) - controller
Oct 22, 2025: $140,495(-$550) - controller
Oct 16, 2025: $141,045(-$281) - controller
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Asking Price
$140,170
Aircraft Location
Locarno, Ticino, Switzerland
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Nov 28, 2025: $140,170(-$325) - controller
Oct 22, 2025: $140,495(-$550) - controller
Oct 16, 2025: $141,045(-$281) - controller
+6 more price changes
Contact Seller
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Asking Price
$140,170