1946 Republic RC-3 SeabeeSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Locarno, Ticino, Switzerland
This 1946 Republic RC-3 Seabee (N87504) presents a well-maintained example of this rare amphibious classic, currently based in Como, Italy. With 2,488 total airframe hours, it's powered by a Lycoming GO-480-B1A6 engine showing 206 hours since overhaul (out of 1,400-hour TBO) and a 3-bladed reversible Hartzell propeller with 944 total hours (204 SMOH). Notable modifications include an angle of attack indicator, King 76A transponder, Whelen strobe system, oversize spray rails, and multiple STCs including fiberglass camber wing tips and an overhead control panel conversion.
The aircraft features a functional VFR panel with Bendix King avionics...
- Year
- 1946
- Make
- Republic
- Series
- RC-3
- Model
- RC-3 Seabee
- Tail #
- N87504
- Serial #
- 056
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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
NAV
Narco VOR Receiver/Indicator
ADF
Bendix King KR85 - ADF
Transponder
Bendix King KT76 - Transponder
intercom
C Sigtronic Intercom
ELT
406 mHz ELT
Additional Equipment
Angle of Attack System
Angle of Attack System with cockpit display instrument
Vacuum Pump System
Engine driven vacuum pump system
Landing Lights
2 landing lights GE 4509 in the wing
Strobe Light System
Whelen three strobe light system
Fire Extinguisher
Cabin portable fire extinguisher
Cabin Heater
Model 940 South Wind combustion cabin heater and associated distribution system
Fiberglass Camber Wing Tips
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
- 3 Bladed, Reversible Hartzell HC-A3V20-3L/LV9333C-5
Asking Price
$139,820
Aircraft Location
Locarno, Ticino, Switzerland
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Aug 5, 2025: $139,820(-$2,830) - controller
Jul 3, 2025: $142,650(+$42) - controller
Jul 1, 2025: $142,608 - controller
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Asking Price
$139,820
Aircraft Location
Locarno, Ticino, Switzerland
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Aug 5, 2025: $139,820(-$2,830) - controller
Jul 3, 2025: $142,650(+$42) - controller
Jul 1, 2025: $142,608 - controller
Contact Seller
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Asking Price
$139,820