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N87537
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AIRCRAFT DATA |
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| Manufacturer: | Republic Aviation Corporation; Farmingdale, Long Island, New York, USA. | |
| Model: | RC-3 Seabee | |
| Type Certificate No: | A-769 | |
| Serial Number: | 97 | |
| Manufacturing Date: | 1946-10-?? | |
| Engine: | (1)
Franklin
6A8-215-B8F (215 HP at 2500 RPM) (2) Lycoming GO-480- (Simuflight) conversion. |
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| Remarks: | Wide spray rails. Extended
wings. Droop tips. Mode S codes: 53005712 / AC0BCA |
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| Reg. No. | Date | Remarks |
| NC87537 N87537 |
1946-10-?? | Manufacturing Date. |
| 1946-10-?? | Test flight. | |
| 1946-10-22 | Officially delivered from Republic Aviation Corporation to North American Airport Corporation; White Plains, New York, USA. | |
| 1956-08-29 | A/W date. | |
| 1965-05-28 | Substantially damaged in hard landing on rough water near Muskegon, Michigan. The 34 year old pilot (12 hours in type) was uninjured. [NTSB Identification: CHI66F0063]. | |
| 1970-11-08 | Substantially damaged after hitting a floating plank during water take off in Winter Haven, Florida. The aircraft swerved and R/H float dug in. The 38 year old pilot (15 hours in type) and the 3 passengers were uninjured. [NTSB Identification: MIA71DLD33]. | |
| 1989-10-16 | C
of R issued to: Ed Clark Jr.; Ed Clark Jr.; 21807 South Embassy Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90810-1738. Co-owner: Constance Clark. |
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| Sources: | RAC
Seabee Delivery List. FAA Registry. |
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