REPUBLIC RC-3 SEABEE # 46

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AIRCRAFT DATA

Manufacturer: Republic Aviation Corporation; Farmingdale, Long Island, New York, USA.
Model: RC-3 Seabee
Type Certificate No: A-769
Serial Number: 46
Manufacturing Date: 1946-08-??
Engine: Franklin 6A8-215-B8F (215 HP at 2500 RPM), Serial No: 230??.
Remarks:  
 
Reg. No. Date Remarks
NC87494 1946-08-24 Weight and Balance Data: Weight Empty - Actual: 2195.0 lbs.
1946-08-?? Test flight.
1946-08-29 Statement of Conformity, CAA Form ACA 317, issued by Republic Aviation Corporation ... 46 has been manufactured in conformity with the data forming the basis for Type Certificate No. A-769 Tentative...
[Signed W. I. Stieglitz, Design Engineer].
1946-09-06 Manufacturing Date (According to Application for Airworthiness Certificate).
1946-09-21 Repair and Alteration:
Main landing gear and tail wheel installation reworked according to RAC blueprints.
1946-09-21 Aircraft Registration Certificate, Form ACA 500-A, No. 87494 issued to:
Southern Air Services; PO Box 290, Memphis, Tennessee.
1946-09-21 Aircraft Airworthiness Certificate No. 87494 issued.
Engine S/N: 23036, Prop S/N: 307, Blades S/N: 45782 - 45847.
1946-09-21 Bill of Sale:
Purchaser: Southern Air Services; PO Box 290, Memphis, Tennessee.
Seller: Republic Aviation Corporation.
1946-09-22 Officially delivered from Republic Aviation Corporation to Southern Air Services; PO Box 290, Memphis, Tennessee.
1947-01-02 Bill of Sale:
Purchaser: Edmund C. Jeffrey & C. W. Carter; Miami, Florida.
Seller: Southern Air Services; PO Box 290, Memphis, Tennessee.
1947-01-02 Application for Registration of Aircraft:
Applicants: Charles W. Carter & Edmund C. Jeffery; 12138 Biscayne Boulevard, Cottage 11, Miami, Florida.
1947-01-?? Accident og damage leading to no registration of aircraft?
1947-01-28 Letter from CAA to Charles W. Carter & E. C. Jeffery; informing that registration of subject aircraft is being withheld since no action may be taken until the required fee has been received.
1949-03-22 Letter from CAA to Charles W. Carter & E. C. Jeffery;

"Our  records indicate that you are the owner of the subject aircraft although it was not registered in your name.

In order that our records may reflect the current status of the aircraft, please check the appropriate statement below and return  this letter in the enclosed self-addressed envelope which require no postage".

[x] The aircraft has been permanently retired from service and I request that registration be canceled.
Signed: Charles W. Carter.

1949-04-05 Aircraft Status Change.
Cancelled from CAA Aircraft Register.
10. At owner's request.
  Sources: RAC Seabee Delivery List.
FAA Registry File.

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