REPUBLIC RC-3 SEABEE # 151

N87583 (s/n 151)
Clear Lake, California, USA
Photo: © William T. Larkins

 

AIRCRAFT DATA

Manufacturer: Republic Aviation Corporation, Farmingdale, Long Island, New York, USA.
Model: Republic RC-3 Seabee
Type Certificate No: A-769
Serial Number: 151
Manufacturing Date: 1946-11-
Engine: Franklin 6A8-215-B8F (215 HP at 2500 RPM)
Remarks: Lycoming GO-480- (Simuflight) engine conversion. Extended spray rails. Extended wings. Droop tips.
 
Reg. No. Date Remarks
NC87583
N87583
1946- Reserved registration number at factory.
1946-11- Manufacturing Date.
1946-11- Test flight.
1946-11-19 Officially delivered from Republic Aviation Corp. to Bishop Flying Service, Inc., Flint, Michigan, USA.
   
   
   
   
   
1978-07-10 Mr. William F. Floten; 8668 Island Drive South, Seattle, WA 98118-4734, USA.
   
     

 

Updated: 2005-04-10
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