REPUBLIC RC-3 SEABEE # 881

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C-FILM (Photo: Blair Robinson)

CF-ILM
Ontario, Canada
21 May 2005
Photo: © Brian & Blair Robinson

AIRCRAFT DATA

Manufacturer: Republic Aviation Corporation; Farmingdale, Long Island, New York, USA.
Model: Robinson Special
ex Republic RC-3 Seabee
Type Certificate No: A-769
Serial Number: 001 (ex RC-3 s/n 881)
Manufacturing Date: 2007 (ex RC-3 1947-05)
Engine: (1) Franklin 6A8-215-B9F (215 HP at 2500 RPM)

(2) Robinson GM LS-1 (V8) 320 HP (experimental).

Remarks: Extended wings
Spill plates
Extended spray rails
 
Reg. No. Date Remarks
NC6608K
N6608K
1947-05-?? Manufacturing Date.
1947-05-?? Test flight.
1947-06-02 Officially delivered from manufacturer Republic Aviation Corporation to Safair Flying School; New York, USA.
   
   
CF-ILM 1971-09-15 Eric B. Robinson; RR 3, Kirkfield, Ontario K0M 2B0, Canada
2000-08-29 C of R issued.
2007-03-06 Aircraft deleted from Canadian CAR.
2007-04-13 Converted to "Robinson Special" s/n 001 and re-registered on Canadian CAR as Amateur Built - CAR Standard 549.

Eric B. Robinson; 12 Hardwood Steet, R.R. #3, Kirkfield, Ontario K0M 2B0, Canada.

   
  Sources: RAC Seabee Delivery List
FAA Aircraft Registry
Canadian Aircraft Register
Blair Robinson
Brian Robinson

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