REPUBLIC RC-3 SEABEE # 889

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N22BH

N22BH
Boeing Field (BFI), Seattle, Washington, USA
1970s
Photo: © Ian M. Macdonald via www.generalaviationalbum.ca

AIRCRAFT DATA

Manufacturer: Republic Aviation Corporation; Farmingdale, Long Island, New York, USA.
Model: RC-3 Seabee
Type Certificate No: A-769
Serial Number: 889
Manufacturing Date: 1947-05-??
Engine: (1) Franklin 6A8-215-B9F (215 HP at 2500 RPM) S/N: 23961
(2) Lycoming GO-480-B1D (270 HP).
Remarks: Mode S Codes:
50357311 / A1DEC9 (N22BH)
 
Reg. No. Date Remarks
N6616K 1947-05-?? Manufacturing Date.
1947-05-?? Test flight.
1947-05-29 Statement of Conformity, Form ACA 317, issued by Republic Aviation Corporation ... 889 has been manufactured in conformity with the data forming the basis for Type Certificate No. 769...
[Signed W. I. Stieglitz, Design Engineer, Commercial Req'ts].
1947-05-29 Officially delivered from Republic Aviation Corporation to Philadelphia Aviation Corp.; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
1947-05-29 Bill of Sale, CAA Form ACA-500 Part C:
Purchaser: Philadelphia Aviation Corp.; 1607 Finance Building, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Seller: Republic Aviation Corporation; M. G. Veckman, Assistant Treasurer.
1947-05-29 Bill of Sale, CAA Form ACA-500 Part C:
Purchaser: Aero Service Corporation; 236 East Courtland Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Seller: Philadelphia Aviation Corp.
1947-06-16 C of R issued to:
Aero Service Corporation; 236 East Courtland Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
1956-08-27 Certificate of Airworthiness issued.
1962-03-05 C of R issued to:
Aero Service Corporation; 210 East Courtland Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
1962-03-12 C of R issued to:
Alfred L. Wolf; Stenton Avenue & Walton Road, Blue Bell, Pennsylvania.
1966-06-18 Bill of Sale:
Purchaser: Robert E. Cammack; PO Box 36, Leonardtown, Maryland.
Seller: Alfred L. Wolf.
1968-12-09 Bill of Sale:
Purchaser: Robert C. Hansen; 1532 NE 27th Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Seller: Robert E. Cammack.
1969-02-07 C of R issued to:
Robert C. Hansen; 1532 NE 27th Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
1976-06-08 Lycoming GO-480-B1D engine installed
Propeller Hartzell HC-83x20-2CL/L8433.
Later approved by STC No. SA367NW of 1976-10-15.
1976-06-14 Special Airworthiness Certificate issued. Research & Development.
1976-07-04 Norwood Airport (OWD), Norwood, Massachusetts: Aircraft crashed after take off. Engine failure at 400 ft AGL, crashed into dense wooded area just off airport property. Entire Bevilacqua family; pilot George F. Bevilacqua, wife Arlene (36), daughters Susan (13), Linda (12) and son George D. were onboard the airplane. Minor injuries. (E-mail from George D. Bevilacqua, December 8th, 2022).
1976-10-20 Standard Airworthiness Certificate issued.
N22BH 1977-03-28 Reservation of Special Registration Makrs N22BH issued to:
Robert C. Hansen; 625 Shore Road, Lake Stevens, WA 98258.
1977-08-31 C of R issued to:
Lester B. Lampman; (DBA Lampman Marine Supply), 805 Securities Building, Seattle, WA 98101.
1978-05-19 C of R issued to:
William J. Roll; 6829 SE Ash, Portland, OR 97215.
1979-03-17 C of R issued to:
Phillip Oiness; Five Digit Leasing; 12515 Bellevue Redmond Road, Bellevue, WA 98005.
1983-08-07 Blakely Island Airport (SO8), WA:
Aircraft crashed on landing and was destroyed by fire. 

The pilot reported that when he was on short final approach to runway 01, he encountered windshear at about 100 ft AGL. A rapid sink rate was encountered and he was unable to fully recover. Subsequently the aircraft touched down hard in a level attitude. The gear was sheared and the fuselage was split by impact, rupturing the fuel tank. A fire ensued and the aircraft was destroyed. According to the pilot, wind shear was encountered near a cliff at the approach end of runway 01. He reported that the wind sock at the approach end of the RWY was limp. while the wind sock for RWY 19 indicated a wind from the north at 15 to 20 knots. Reportedly, there was a strong southerly wind at the water level about 1/4 mile from the airport. Both occupants escaped without injuries. At the time of accident aircraft TTSN was approximately 1300 hours. [NTSB # SEA83LA171].

1983-09-16 C of R issued to:
John G. Fischer; PO Box 261, Issaquah, WA 98027.
1983-12-01 Cancelled from FAA Aircraft Registry. Totally destroyed.
  Sources: RAC Seabee Delivery List.
FAA Aircraft Registry.

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