REPUBLIC RC-3 SEABEE # 26

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NC87476

NC87476
Photo: © Republic Aviation Corporation

AIRCRAFT DATA

Manufacturer: Republic Aviation Corporation; Farmingdale, Long Island, New York, USA.
Model: RC-3 Seabee
Type Certificate No: A-769
Serial Number: 26
Manufacturing Date: 1946-08-09
Engine: Franklin 6A8-215-B8F (215 HP at 2500 RPM)
S/N: 23020
Remarks:  
 
Reg. No. Date Remarks
NC87476 1946-07-31 Weight and Balance Data.
Weight Empty - Actual: 2166.2 lbs.
1946-08-02 Certification Notice, CAA Form ACA 805, issued by Republic Aviation Corporation; John ? Ryan, Vice-President.
1946-08-02 Application for Airworthiness Certificate, CAA Form ACA-305:
Applicant: Buffalo Aeronautical Corporation; Buffalo Airport, Buffalo, New York.
Serial Nos. Engine 23020, Prop 264, Blade 44612 - 44609.
CAA Inspector's Signature: Harry M. Jones.
1946-08-02 Aircraft Airworthiness Certificate No: 87476, CAA Form ACA-308A, issued.
Signed: Harry M. Jones.
1946-08-02 Application For Registration For All Types Of Aircraft, CAA Form ACA 501:
Applicant: Republic Aviation Corporation; Farmingdale, Long Island, New York.
Signed: John ? Ryan, Vice President.
1946-08-02 Aircraft Registration Certificate No. 87476, CAA Form ACA 500-A, issued to:
Republic Aviation Corporation; Farmingdale, Long Island, New York.
1946-08-09 Statement of Conformity, CAA Form ACA 317, issued by Republic Aviation Corporation ... 26 has been manufactured in conformity with the data forming the basis for Type Certificate No. 769 Tentative...
[Signed M. E. Barzelat, Design Engineer].
1946-08-22 Application For Registration For All Types Of Aircraft, CAA Form ACA 501:
Applicant: Smith Kirkpatrick & Co., Inc. - Aviation and Marine Division; 42 Broadway, New York 4, New York.
Signed: ?, Vice President.
1946-08-26 Bill of Sale, CAA Form ACA-502:
Purchaser: Smith Kirkpatrick & Co., Inc. - Aviation and Marine Division; 42 Broadway, New York 4, New York.
Seller: Republic Aviation Corporation; Farmingdale, New York. M. G. Veckman; Assistant Treasurer.
1946-09-25 Repair and Alteration Form, CAA Form ACA 337:

Main Landing Gear reworked and inspected to the following Republic Aviation Corporation blueprints:
SK-17-41058, Revision A, "L.G. Support, Details, Rework"
SK-17-41059, Revision B, "Link Lower, Main L.G."
SK-17-41060, Revision B, "Rework L.G. Support & Actuator"
SK-17-41063, Revision A, "Stiffener, Inst., Bulkhead 104 1/4"
SK-17-41063, Revision A, "Details, Channel, Installation L.G. Support, Redesigned"

Tail Wheel Installation reworked to RAC blueprints:
SK-17-41070, Revision A, "Inst. & Details, Uplock Adjustment Tail Wheel"
17F42000-2, Revision C, "Tail Wheel Installation"

Signed out by Thomas R. Makin, A & E # 13235.

1946-09-25 Repair and Alteration Record, CAA Form ACA-309:

Major alteration to the Landing Gear by Republic Aviation Corporation, signed out by T. R. Makin. See Form #337.

1946-09-25 Weight and Balance Data (Revised).
Weight Empty - Actual: 2175.2 lbs.
1946-10-07 Application for Airworthiness Certificate, CAA Form ACA-305:

This 309 and Weight and Balance Report are to replace the ones now on file as the 337 indicates a change in the Weight and Balance.

CAA Inspector's Signature: Harry M. Jones.

1946-10-09 Application for Registration of Aircraft, CAA Form ACA-501:
Applicant: Smith Kirkpatrick & Co., Inc. - Aviation and Marine Division; 42 Broadway, New York 4, New York. Signed: Roland H. Spencer; Vice-President.
1946-11-20 Registration Certificate, CAA Form ACA-500 Part A, issued to:
Smith Kirkpatrick & Co., Inc. - Aviation and Marine Division; 42 Broadway, New York 4, New York. 
1948-04-26 Bill of Sale, CAA Form ACA-500 Part C:
Purchaser: Thor Solberg; 500 Fifth Avenue, New York, N. Y.
Seller: Smith Kirkpatrick & Co., Inc.; R. de P. Clarke; Treasurer.
1948-05-15 Application for Registration, CAA Form ACA-500 Part B:
Applicant: Thor Solberg; Solberg Hunterdon Airport, Whitehouse, New Jersey.
1948-05-21 Registration Certificate, CAA Form ACA-500 Part A, issued to:
Thor Solberg; Solberg Hunterdon Airport, Whitehouse, New Jersey.
1949-03-22 Status Statement Form, CAA Form ACA-1911, sent from CAA to Thor Solberg.
1949-06-27 Aircraft Status Change, Form ACA 195:
Registered owner: Thor Solberg
Canceled for reason checked below:
[x] 11. Dismantled or salvages. No reply to corres.

Cancelled from CAA Aircraft Register.

  Sources: RAC Seabee Delivery List.
FAA Aircraft Registry.
Barry Collman.

NC87476

NC87476
Photo: © Republic Aviation Corporation

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