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1947 Republic RC-3 SeabeeSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Stuart, FL, USA

This 1947 Republic RC-3 Seabee (N6386K) presents as a well-maintained amphibious aircraft with significant upgrades and a fresh annual inspection. The airframe shows 2,370 total hours, powered by a Lycoming GO-480-G2C6 engine with 717 hours since major overhaul. Notable STC modifications include the Lycoming GO-480-G2D6 engine conversion, Hartzell 3-blade Q-Tip propeller, STOL hydraulic pump system for gear/flaps, and multiple aerodynamic enhancements including spray rails and carbon fiber droop wingtips. The panel features modern Garmin avionics including GPS 175 with WAAS/LPV capability, GTX 345 ADS-B transponder, dual G5 electronic flight...

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
N/a
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

Fuel System

Aux Fuel Pump

Heating System

Stewart-Warner B940-F Heater STC

Landing Gear

Cleveland Wheels and Brakes STC, Amphibian Landing Gear Position Alert

Trim System

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

Spray Rails

Aero Products Engineering Spray Rails STC

Wing Modifications

Wing extension with Carbon Fiber Droop Wingtips

Lighting

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

Safety Equipment

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

Fuel Pump

Aux Fuel Pump

Heater

Stewart-Warnerb940-F Heater STC

Bilge Pumps

Electric Bilge pumps

Wing Extension

Wing extension with Carbon Fiber Droop Wingtips

Engine Monitor

Insight G4 Engine Monitor & Analyser

ELT

Artex 345 - New ELT

Wheels and Brakes

Cleveland Wheels and Brakes STC

Battery System

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

Life Vests

4 new Lifevests plus 2 Revere Comfort Max Life vest belts

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

Stuart, FL, USA

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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