Republic
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| Used |
| “Classic amphibious Republic RC-3 Seaplane needs some restoration. Ready to go onto a trailer for delivery to your facility!” |
| Model Year: | 1947 | RC-3: | Seabee |
| Make: | Republic | Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States |
Homestead, Florida, United States
Vehicle description
This classic Republic RC-3 Seabee amphibious aircraft was manufactured in 1947 and has a bright future for the right buyer. It was being restored to start a concierge flight service to the Bahamas, but was put into storage when the owner fell ill and has been in storage since his death. This is an estate sale and the reserve is set very low compared to the market value of a project RC-3. Registration is current through February 28, 2019, and all aircraft flight logs and engine logs are complete and included in the sale.
This RC-3 is serial #606, with an empty weight of 2190 lbs, carries a pay load of 960 lbs, and has an approved gross weight of 3150. It has a length of 27"10 3/4", a wing span of 37"8", and fully loaded draft of 18". The engine is the original Franklin 215 hp model 6A8-215-B9F 1947 engine, and was owned and operated in the freshwaters of upstate NY for nearly it"s entire lifespan. Currently, the aircraft is stored in a warehouse in south Florida where it was being restored. Local pick-up only, but wings and floats were taken off for restoration (completed), so the entire aircraft can be easily loaded onto an appropriate flatbed trailer.
The engine was last operated ~8-10 years ago prior to when hull restoration began. Custom-manufactured engine parts (~$1500 value) ordered during restoration are included in the sale. Wings, floats, ailerons, and the engine cowling was stripped, sanded, and painted. Interior upholstery needs restoration, but the pilot seats may be adequate if cleaned and conditioned. Tires are flat as can be seen from the photos. Propeller was manufactured by Hartzell Propeller, Inc. and has been serviced by Aviation Propellers, Inc. in Opa Locka, FL. Propeller will require inspection, but I believe it was purchased new and has seen little use. Radio was manufactured by Hallicrafters and is model CA-4, but condition of the radio is unknown.
This RC-3 is serial #606, with an empty weight of 2190 lbs, carries a pay load of 960 lbs, and has an approved gross weight of 3150. It has a length of 27"10 3/4", a wing span of 37"8", and fully loaded draft of 18". The engine is the original Franklin 215 hp model 6A8-215-B9F 1947 engine, and was owned and operated in the freshwaters of upstate NY for nearly it"s entire lifespan. Currently, the aircraft is stored in a warehouse in south Florida where it was being restored. Local pick-up only, but wings and floats were taken off for restoration (completed), so the entire aircraft can be easily loaded onto an appropriate flatbed trailer.
The engine was last operated ~8-10 years ago prior to when hull restoration began. Custom-manufactured engine parts (~$1500 value) ordered during restoration are included in the sale. Wings, floats, ailerons, and the engine cowling was stripped, sanded, and painted. Interior upholstery needs restoration, but the pilot seats may be adequate if cleaned and conditioned. Tires are flat as can be seen from the photos. Propeller was manufactured by Hartzell Propeller, Inc. and has been serviced by Aviation Propellers, Inc. in Opa Locka, FL. Propeller will require inspection, but I believe it was purchased new and has seen little use. Radio was manufactured by Hallicrafters and is model CA-4, but condition of the radio is unknown.