1946 Republic RC-3 Seabee for sale

1946 Republic RC-3 Seabee

Warbirds & Military

FOR SALE
$141,401Great Deal
Location Locarno, Ticino, Switzerland
Total Time 2,488 hrs
Engine SMOH 206 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 056
Reg # N87504
Engine Reciprocating
Cruise 90 kts (167 km/h)
✓ FAA Valid ✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

VFR
Bendix King VHF COM Narco VOR Receiver/Indicator Remote Compass System Bendix King KR85 ADF Bendix King KT76 Transponder C Sigtronic Intercom 406 mHz ELT

Description

Very nice and rare and classic historical Amphibian Republic Seabee, located in Europe Specifications subject to verification by purchaser Aircraft subject to withdrawal from the market at any time and without notice

Engine

Total Time: 3161:45 hrs (last Overhaul performed by Aero Engine Italy, October 10, 2016

Propeller

3 Bladed, Reversible Hartzell HC-A3V20-3L/LV9333C-5 S/N FC34 Total Time: 944:09 hrs SMOH 204:33 hrs Last Overhaueld by Pubbli Aer Foto Aeroservizi on 19/09/2016

Interior

Beige vinyle and fabric, in good condition

Exterior

White with blue and red accents, in good condition

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
Aeromeccanica
globalair.com
Please Call
Aeromeccanica
aircraftdealer.com
$140,802
$142,453
Aeromeccanica
planecheck.com
$132,120 *
€ 114,500
Stefano Scossa
avpay.aero
Contact for Price
Aeromeccanica
aircraft24.com
$132,122
Bendix King
globalplanesearch.com
$140,802
Bendix King
globalplanesearch.com
Contact for price
Aeromeccanica
controller.com
$141,401
$140,299

* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Republic RC-3 Seabee

This 1946 Republic RC-3 Seabee (N87504) is a warbirds & military with 2,488 hours on the airframe. There are currently 2 RC-3 Seabee aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $141,401 to $235,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $141,401.

The RC-3 Seabee cruises at 90 kts (167 km/h) with a range of 490 nm (907 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights.

FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

FAA registration: Valid (SKY WEST AVIATION INC TRUSTEE)
Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 2,488 hours
Budget $5,000-15,000 for pre-purchase inspection

Republic RC-3 Seabee — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Cruise Speed
90 kts (167 km/h)
Max Speed
100 kts (185 km/h)
Range
490 nm (907 km)
Max Weight
3,000 lbs (1,361 kg)

Ownership & Registration

Registered Owner

SKY WEST AVIATION INC TRUSTEE

Registration Address

ALBUQUERQUE, NM

Certificate Issued

2023-05-19

Airworthiness

1973-10-19

FAA Status

Valid

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Locarno, Ticino, Switzerland

CH

Seller reported 45 more aircraft in Ticino →

Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Location note: Listed in Locarno, Ticino, Switzerland but FAA registration shows ALBUQUERQUE, NM. Aircraft may have been relocated. Confirm current location with seller.

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

No incidents found

NTSB database checked for N87504.

Price History

10 price events · sources: controller.com, aircraftdealer.com, planecheck.com, aircraft24.com, globalplanesearch.com

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