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1947 Republic RC-3 SeabeeSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Evansville, Indiana

This 1947 Republic RC-3 Seabee, registered as N6386K, presents a comprehensively upgraded example of the classic amphibious aircraft with 2,370 hours total time on the airframe. The aircraft features a Lycoming GO-480-G2C6 engine with 717 hours since major overhaul and is equipped with a Hartzell three-blade Q-tip propeller. It has received a fresh annual inspection and is currently based in Evansville, Indiana.

Significant modifications under STC include the engine upgrade to a Lycoming GO-480-G2D6, the Hartzell three-blade Q-tip prop, and numerous performance and systems enhancements. These include STOL-Aircraft Corp hydraulic pump for...

Year
1947
Make
Republic
Series
RC-3
Model
RC-3 Seabee
Tail #
N6386K
Serial #
615

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Amphibious, Classic / Antique, Recreational
Flight Rules
IFR
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
2,370 hrs
Engine 1 Time
717 hrs (SMOH)
Inspection Status
Fresh Annual with Sale

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GPS 175 - GPS (can be loaded from iPad via Foreflight etc.)

Comms

Garmin GTR 225 A - GTR COM 1 (incl. 8.33 KHz spacing for Europe), GNC B NAV/COM2 (16W output for remote areas, incl. 8.33 KHz spacing)

ADS-B Out

Garmin GTX 345 D - GTX D Transponder, ADS-B out, (incl. dual antennas: below for US on top for the rest of the world)

Audio

Garmin GMA 345 - GMA (4place intercom, Entertainment-in, Crew-Pilot-Pax mode, Bluetooth-Tel.)

PFD

Garmin G5 - Attitude Indicator (incl. ASI GSI G/S)

MFD

Garmin G5 - Horizontal Situation Indicator (incl. GPS- VOR- LOC-track etc.)

EMS/EIS

Insight G4 - Engine Monitor Analyser

Additional Equipment

Electrical System

24 Volt System (2 x 12V Battery) with 12V and 24V cabin-outlets

Fuel Pump

Aux Fuel Pump

Heating System

Stewart-Warner B940-F - Heater

Wing Modifications

Wing extension with Carbon Fiber Droop Wingtips

Landing Gear

Cleveland Wheels and Brakes STC, Amphibian Landing Gear Position Alert

Trim Systems

Aero-Trim Aileron Trim STC, Aero-Trim Rudder Trim STC

Spray Rails

Aero Products Engineering Spray Rails STC

Lighting

LED POS-Lights, Non-LED Landing and Taxi Light, LED Navlights

Bilge System

Electric Bilge pumps

Safety Equipment

Artex 345 - new Lifevests plus 2 Revere Comfort Max Life vest belts, ELT

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Good condition Thunder Gray Vinyl with Nautical Blue and Red Accents
Exterior Notes
Imron Paint in good condition Overall Matterhorn White with Navy Blue and Red Accents

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
GO-480-G2C6
Propeller Model
Hartzell 3-blade Q-Tip Props

Asking Price

$250,000

Aircraft Location

Evansville, Indiana

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Jul 24, 2025: $250,000 - trade-a-plane

Jul 24, 2025: $250,000 - controller

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First Seen: Jul 24, 2025

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