1947 Republic RC-3 SeabeeSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft
This 1947 Republic RC-3 Seabee, registration C-GVFF, represents a meticulously restored and highly modified amphibious aircraft with only 515 hours since its complete ground-up restoration. Originally built as a classic Seabee, it underwent a bare-hull restoration in 2005 and was customized in 2010, now featuring a powerful 320HP Robinson LS V8 conversion (Chevy LS-1 engine) with 515 hours since new. The aircraft boasts a fresh annual valid through May 2025 and a zero-time propeller rebuilt in 2024. Its performance is impressive, achieving 102 knots TAS at 11 GPH burn rate while operating on premium automotive, marine, or 100LL fuel from its...
- Year
- 1947
- Make
- Republic
- Model
- RC-3 Seabee
- Tail #
- C-GVFF
- Serial #
- Not Listed
Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Amphibious, Classic / Antique, Recreational
- Flight Rules
- VFR
- Useful Load
- 1,000 lbs
- Seats
- 4
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Engine 1 Time
- 515 hrs (TTSNEW)
- Prop 1 Time
- 8 hrs (SMOH)
- Inspection Status
- Fresh Annual May 2025
Avionics
PFD
Blue Mountain EFIS One-Gen 4 - EFIS with Synthetic Terrain Mapping and Nav database with 2 auto pilot
Comms
Garmin SL-40 - Nav/Comm with ILS and 2 channel Monitoring
Autopilot
2 channel auto pilot
Audio
MCS 4000 - MCS Place Intercom with MP3 Access
Weather
XM Satellite Weather - XM Radio and Pre-Wired
ADS-B Out
Garmin GTX-327
Additional Equipment
Air Conditioning
Vintage Air Freon System
Landing Gear
All Electric Landing Gear, Flaps and Trim; Triple Redundancy
Lighting
All Digital LED Position Anti-Collision. Under wing, Cabin and Cargo Department Lighting. Xenon High-Discharge Landing lights with wingwag.
Exhaust System
Professional Full Color Wiring Diagrams Air horns.
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Year
- 2010
- Paint Year
- 2010
- Interior Notes
- Custom Interior with Upgraded Panel
- Exterior Notes
- Overall White - Excellent Condition
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Model
- LS1 GM
- Engine Power
- 320 HP
- Propeller Model
- Hartzell HC-A3V20-3L
Asking Price
$190,000
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
May 23, 2025: $190,000 - trade-a-plane
Contact Seller
Asking Price
$190,000
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
May 23, 2025: $190,000 - trade-a-plane
Contact Seller
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Asking Price
$190,000