1947 Republic RC-3 Seabee for sale

1947 Republic RC-3 Seabee

Warbirds & Military

CLEAN HISTORY FOR SALE
$200,000Great Deal lowest of 2 offers
Location Hawkesbury, ON, Canada
Total Time 277 hrs
Engine SMOH 277 hrs
Seats 4
Reg # N6386K
Damage History Clean per seller
Engine Reciprocating
Cruise 90 kts (167 km/h)
✓ FAA Valid ✓ Clean NTSB 2 sources ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

Garmin G5 Attitude indicator Garmin G5 HSI Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot 3 Axis Garmin GNC 355 GPS/Comm Garmin SL30 Nav Comm Garmin GTX 330 ES ADSB Transponder 406 ELT Air Conditionning. Air shocks for the doors (3) Whelan LED Micro-Burst nav lights Strobes Princeton Capacitive-Type fuel level probe system Cleaveland Wheels and Brakes Front Bucket seats with land and shoulder harness Extra wide spray rails Upgraded tail-wheel shock absorber assembly

Description

TT 277 Hrs, Engine 277 Hrs on New GM LS2 Engine 340HP de-rated at 300HP, liquid cooled, S.P.O.H. 20 Hrs Hartzell HC-13V20-6L O/H in 2022, Garmin G5 Attitude indicator, Garmin G5 HSI, Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot 3 Axis, Garmin GNC 355 GPS/Comm, Garmin SL30 Nav Comm, Garmin GTX 330 ES ADSB Transponder, 406 ELT, Air Conditioning, Air shocks for the doors (3), Whelan LED Micro-Burst nav lights Strobes, Princeton Capacitive-Type fuel level probe system, Cleaveland Wheels and Brakes, Front Bucket seats with land and shoulder harness, Extra wide spray rails, Upgraded tail-wheel shock absorber assembly, Complete restoration in 2010, Custom rebuilt Republic Seabee, Eligible for Export to USA, Pitot Static 2025, New Windshield 2024, Professionally maintained.

Engine

SNEW: 277 Hrs on New GM LS2 Engine 340HP de-rated at 300HP. liquid cooled PROP: 20 Hrs Hartzell HC-13V20-6L O/H in 2022

Interior

INT: 10/10 EXT: 10/10

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

Price Comparison 2 active offers

Source Price Action
Canadian Aircraft Sales
trade-a-plane.com
$235,000
Jay Wax
trade-a-plane.com
$200,000
Canadian Aircraft Sales
controlleremea.co.uk
$235,091 *
£174,598

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

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Republic RC-3 Seabee

This 1947 Republic RC-3 Seabee (N6386K) is a warbirds & military with 277 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 above the market average at $200,000.

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 (SOUTHERN AIRCRAFT CONSULTANCY INC TRUSTEE)
Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 277 hours
Compare 2 offers from different marketplaces
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

SOUTHERN AIRCRAFT CONSULTANCY INC TRUSTEE

Registration Address

CASPER, WY

Certificate Issued

2026-02-20

Airworthiness

1960-07-10

FAA Status

Valid

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Hawkesbury, ON, Canada

CA

Seller reported 173 more aircraft in ON →

Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Location note: Listed in Hawkesbury, ON, Canada but FAA registration shows CASPER, WY. 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 N6386K.

Price History

10 price events · sources: aircraftdealer.com, trade-a-plane.com, controller.com, controlleremea.co.uk, aviationtrader.com.au

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$235,000
Range: $217,500 — $242,500
Confidence: 40%
vs. Market
-15%
Great Deal

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