Republic RC-3 Seabee # 108 (N87548)

REPUBLIC RC-3 SEABEE # 108

N87548

NC87548
New york, USA
1946
Photo: © Ruby Arnold/RAC/NASM

AIRCRAFT DATA
Manufacturer:		Republic Aviation Corporation; Farmingdale, Long Island, New York, USA.
Model:		RC-3 Seabee
Type Certificate No:		A-769
Serial Number:		108
Manufacturing Date:		1946-10-22
Engine:		Franklin 6A8-215-B8F (215 HP at 2500 RPM) Serial No: 23131 Serial No: 23001
Remarks:		Mode S codes: 53005756 / AC0BEE

Reg. No.	Date	Remarks
NC87548	1946-10-??	Manufacturing Date.
	1946-10-15	Weight and Balance data: Weight Empty - Actual: 2190.5 lbs.
	1946-10-22	Statement of Conformity, CAA Form ACA 317, issued by Republic Aviation Corporation ... 108 has been manufactured in conformity with the data forming the basis for Type Certificate No. 769 Tentative... [Signed W. I. Stieglitz, Design Engineer, Commercial Req'ts].
	1946-10-25	Application for Airworthiness Certificate, CAA Form ACA-305: Owner's: Republic Aviation Corporation; Farmingdale, New York. Serial Nos: Engine 23131, Prop 429, Blades 45912 - 45900.
	1946-10-25	Aircraft Airworthiness Certificate No. 87548, CAA Form ACA 308-A, issued. Civil Aeronautics Inspector: Harry M. Jones (signed).
	1946-10-??	Test flight.
	1946-10-25	Officially delivered from Republic Aviation Corporation to Republic Aviation Corporations Sales Department. (Demonstrator). Painted red and cream.
	1946-10-25	Application for Registration of Aircraft, CAA Form ACA-501: Applicant: Republic Aviation Corporation; Farmingdale, New York. Signed: C. H. Miller; Vice President.
	1946-10-25	Aircraft Registration Certificate No. 87548, CAA Form ACA 500-A, issued to: Republic Aviation Corporation; Farmingdale, New York.
	1947-01-31	Bill of Sale, CAA Form ACA-500 Part C: Purchaser: C-B Warfield Company; 72 Fifth Avenue, New York. Seller: Republic Aviation Corporation; M. G. Veckman, Assistant Treasurer. According to Republic Aviation Corporation Delivery List; Delivered to North American Airport Corporation; White Plains, New York.
	1947-02-13	Bill of Sale, CAA Form ACA-500 Part C: Purchaser: W. Tom Ward; 33 West Dover St., Valley Stream, Long Island, New York. Seller: C-B Warfield Co.
	1947-02-26	Registration Certificate, CAA Form ACA-500 Part A, issued to: W. Tom Ward; 33 West Dover St., Valley Stream, Long Island, New York.
	1947-04-31	Last flight per log. Accident?
	1947-06-23	Application for Airworthiness Certificate, CAA Form ACA-305: Owner's: W. Tom Ward; 33 West Dover St., Valley Stream, New York.
	1947-06-28	Repair and Alteration Form, CAA Form ACA-337: Owner: W. Tom Ward; 33 West Dover St., Valley Stream, New York. Agency: Walter C. Grabie; Mattituck, Long Island, New York. A&E # 705977. Chester Reeve; East Quogue; Long Island, New York. A&E # 765393. Description of work accomplished: Aircraft & Engine completely disassemble, washed, inspected & all damaged parts removed. Parts for the repair of the aircraft were obtained from the mfg. Republic Aviation. Parts for the Engine were obtained from the mfg. Aircooled Motors Inc.
	1947-06-28	Aircraft Airworthiness Certificate No. 87548, CAA Form ACA 308-A, issued.
	1948-04-06	Bill of Sale, CAA Form ACA-500 Part C: Purchaser: Perry W. Roberts; 1 Dunstan Drive, Merrick Crest, Merrick, New York. Seller: W. Tom Ward.
	1951-04-12	Application for Registration, CAA Form ACA-500 Part B: Applicant: Perry W. Roberts; 1 Dunstan Drive, Merrick Crest, Merrick, New York.
	1951-04-25	Certificate of Registration, CAA Form ACA-500.1 Part A, issued to: Perry W. Roberts; 1 Dunstan Drive, Merrick Crest, Merrick, New York.
	1952-08-02	Repair and Alteration Form, CAA Form ACA-337: Owner: Perry W. Roberts; 1 Dunstan Drive, Merrick, New York. Agency: Sanford Sturm; 1200 Slabey Ave., Valley Stream, Long Island, New York. Description of work accomplished: 1. Complete new hull from mfr. A. Replaced wing, floats, struts. B. Repaired doors & nose section, wind damage. C. Replaced engine. 2. 100 hr inspection A&E. AD's thru 52-19 complied with. 3. Installed new propellor. 4. New weight & balance July 2, 1952, ballast increased to 68.5 lbs.
	1952-08-02	Aircraft Inspection Report, CAA Form ACA-305a: Aircraft total hours: 33:40. Engine Serial No: 23001, total hours: 8:23. Based at Fitzmaurice Field, Massapequa, Long Island, New York.
	1952-08-02	Bill of Sale, CAA Form ACA-500 Part C: Purchaser: Bernard N. Coley; Town House #4, Hillside Avenue, Great Neck, Long Island, New York. Seller: Perry W. Roberts.
	1952-08-02	Application for Registration, CAA Form ACA-500 Part B: Applicant: Bernard N. Coley; Town House #4, Hillside Avenue, Great Neck, Long Island, New York.
	1952-08-03	Airworthiness Certificate, CAA Form ACA-1362, issued to expire August 03, 1953.
	1952-08-11	Registration Certificate, CAA Form ACA-500 Part A, issued to: Bernard N. Coley; Town House #4, Hillside Avenue, Great Neck, Long Island, New York.
	1953-08-04	Airworthiness Inspection conducted.
	1953-10-12	Aircraft Inspection Report, CAA Form ACA-305a: Aircraft total hours: 58. Engine Serial No: 23001, total hours: 30:25. Based at Zahns Airport, Amityville, New York.
	1953-10-12	Airworthiness Certificate, CAA Form ACA-1362, issued to expire October 12, 1954.
	1953-11-12	Certificate of Registration, CAA Form ACA-500 Part A, corrected (new address): Bernard N. Coley; 44 Tangle Lane, Wantagh, Long Island, New York. Date of Issue: 1952-08-11.
	1954-05-01	Repair and Alteration Form, CAA Form ACA-337: Owner: Bernard N. Coley; 44 Tangle Lane, Wantagh, Long Island, New York. Agency: Peepers Propeller Service, Inc.; 258 Herricks Road, Mineola, New York. Description of work accomplished: Propeller was disassembled, cleaned and all steel part were magnetically inspected in compliance with AD 53-6-2. Propeller was reassembled and balance checked. No further work was accomplished. Paul Nyholm; A&E 16576.
	1954-10-29	Repair and Alteration Form, CAA Form ACA-337: Owner: Bernard N. Coley; 44 Tangle Lane, Wantagh, Long Island, New York. Agency: Aircraftsmen, Inc.; Zahns Airport, Lindenhurst, Long Island, New York. Description of work accomplished: Removed Heat Exchange Oil Cooler item 102 Spec. A-769. Installed United Oil Cooler kit item 104 Spec. A-769.
	1954-11-22	Aircraft Inspection Report, CAA Form ACA-305a: Aircraft total hours: 101:20. Engine Serial No: 23001, total hours: 73:45.
	1954-11-22	Application for Airworthiness Certificate, CAA Form ACA-305: Registered owner: Bernard N. Coley; 44 Tangle Lane, Wantagh, Long Island, New York.
	1954-11-22	Airworthiness Certificate, CAA Form ACA-1362, issued to expire Nov. 22, 1955.
	1955-05-16	Bill of Sale, CAA Form ACA-500 Part C ($2,300.00): Purchaser: McKerrell's, Inc.; Route 10, Whippany, New Jersey. Seller: Bernard N. Coley.
	1955-05-16	Application for Registration, CAA Form ACA-500 Part B: Applicant: McKerrell's, Inc.; Route 10, Whippany, New Jersey.
	1955-06-01	Certificate of Registration, CAA Form ACA-500 Part A, issued to: McKerrell's, Inc.; Route 10, Whippany, New Jersey.
	1956-03-18	Airworthiness Inspection Conducted.
	1956-03-23	Aircraft Inspection Report, CAA Form ACA-305a: Aircraft total hours: 117:05. Engine Serial No: 23001, total hours: 90:15.
	1956-03-23	Application for Airworthiness Certificate, CAA Form ACA-305: Registered owner: McKerrell's, Inc.; Route 10, Whippany, New Jersey.
	1956-03-23	Airworthiness Certificate, CAA Form ACA-1362, issued to expire 3-23-57.
	1956-06-18	Bill of Sale, CAA Form ACA-500 Part C: Purchaser: Fred Armstrong Nelson; 4618 North Dittmar Road, Arlington 7, Virginia. Seller: McKerrell's, Inc.
	1957-09-16	Application for Registration, CAA Form ACA-500 Part B: Applicant: Fred Armstrong Nelson; 4618 North Dittmar Road, Arlington 7, Virginia.
	1957-09-30	Certificate of Registration, CAA Form ACA-500 (Part A), issued to: Fred Armstrong Nelson; 4618 North Dittmar Road, Arlington 7, Virginia.
	1957-11-08	Bill of Sale, CAA Form ACA-500 (Part C): Purchaser: Gerard E. Layer and Ronald C. Timm; 265 Beach Boulevard, Ocean Springs, Mississippi.
	1957-11-08	Application for Registration, CAA Form ACA-500 (Part B): Applicant: Gerard E. Layer and Ronald C. Timm; 265 Beach Boulevard, Ocean Springs, Mississippi.
	1957-11-19	Certificate of Registration, CAA Form ACA-500 (Part A), issued to: Gerard E. Layer and Ronald C. Timm; 265 Beach Boulevard, Ocean Springs, Mississippi.
	1957-11-25	Repair and Alteration Form, CAA Form ACA-337: Owner: Fred Armstrong Nelson; 4618 North Dittmar Road, Arlington 7, Virginia. Agency: Vernon Kahl; 5418 Belair Road, Baltimore 6, MD. Description of work accomplished: Replaced Strut & Spar attachment fitting assembly Part No. 17W22004 LH & RH in wing IAW AD Note 53-23-3. Factory replacement fittings were installed.
	1957-12-20	Bill of Sale, CAA Form ACA-500 (Part C): Purchaser: Atlantic Aircraft Dist., Inc.; Hangar #1, Harbor Field, Baltimore 22, Maryland. Seller: Ronald C. Timm and Gerard E. Layer.
	1960-01-26	Application for Registration, FAA Form ACA-500 (Part B): Applicant: Atlantic Aircraft Dist., Inc.; Hangar #1, Harbor Field, Baltimore 22, Maryland.
	1960-02-12	Certificate of Registration, Form FAA-500 ( Part A), issued to: Atlantic Aircraft Dist., Inc.; Hangar #1, Harbor Field, Baltimore 22, Maryland.
	1960-02-23	Bill of Sale, FAA Form ACA-500 ( Part C): Purchaser: Dayton Ernest Carritt; 5101 Maple Park Avenue, Baltimore 7, Maryland. Seller: Atlantic Aircraft Distributors, Inc. Signed L. L. Blackwell, President.
	1960-02-23	Application for Registration, FAA Form ACA-500 ( Part B): Applicant: Dayton Ernest Carritt; 5101 Maple Park Avenue, Baltimore 7, Maryland.
	1960-05-20	Certificate of Registration, FAA Form ACA-500 ( Part A), issued to: Dayton Ernest Carritt; 5101 Maple Park Avenue, Baltimore 7, Maryland.
	1965-11-04	Bill of Sale, FAA Form 500-3: Purchaser: Francis C. Rogerson Jr.; Marshall Street, Duxbury, Massachusetts. Seller: Dayton Ernest Carritt.
	1965-11-17	Application for Aircraft Registration, FAA Form 500-2: Applicant: Francis C. Rogerson Jr.; Marshall Street, Duxbury, Massachusetts.
	1965-12-21	Certificate of Registration, FAA Form 500-1, issued to: Francis C. Rogerson Jr.; Marshall Street, Duxbury, Massachusetts.
	1969-05-08	Aircraft Bill of Sale, FAA AC Form 8050-2: Purchaser: Peter O. Cioffi; 209 Buckingham Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey. Seller: Francis C. Rogerson Jr.
	1969-08-03	Application for Aircraft Registration, FAA AC Form 8050-1: Applicant: Peter O. Cioffi; 209 Buckingham Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey.
	1969-09-02	Certificate of Registration, FAA AC Form 8050-3, issued to: Peter O. Cioffi; 209 Buckingham Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey.
	1970-04-22	New address (C of R revised): Peter O. Cioffi; 25 Walnut Place, Newtonville, MA 02160.
	1970-10-02	Aircraft Bill of Sale, FAA AC Form 8050-2: Purchaser: Joseph M. Garrity; 181 Fairwood Drive, Pembroke, Massachusetts. Seller: Peter O. Cioffi.
	1970-10-29	Aircraft Registration Application, FAA AC Form 8050-1: Applicant: Joseph M. Garrity; 181 Fairwood Drive, Pembroke, Massachusetts.
	1970-11-13	Certificate of Registration, FAA AC Form 8050-3, issued to: Joseph M. Garrity; 181 Fairwood Drive, Pembroke, MA 02359.
1970-11-16	Major Repair And Alteration, FAA Form 337: Owner: Joseph M. Garrity; 181 Fairwood Drive, Pembroke, MA 02359. Agency: Peter Annis; 25 Washington Street, Hanover, MA 02339. Description of work accomplished: Added four feet to the wing span in accordance with Miller Flying Service S.T.C. No. SA 3-30.
1973-06-21	New address (C of R revised): Joseph M. Garrity; Kings Grant Building 5A, Apt. 10, Rt. 139, Manshfield, MA 02050,
1974-10-01	Aircraft Bill of Sale, FAA AC Form 8050-2: Purchaser: North River Aviation Inc.; Monponsett Street, Halifax, MA 02338. Seller: J. M. Garrity.
1974-10-12	Aircraft Bill of Sale, FAA AC Form 8050-2: Purchaser: Conrad H. Brown; Box 334, Clinton, MD 20735. Seller: North River Aviation Inc.
1979-07-11	Aircraft Bill of Sale, FAA AC Form 8050-2: Purchaser: Leslie K. Vipond; Box 425 - D, Dunkirk, MD 20754. Seller: Conrad H. Brown.
1979-07-11	Aircraft Registration Application, FAA AC Form 8050-1: Applicant: Leslie K. Vipond; RD 1, Box 425 - D, Dunkirk, MD 20754.
1979-09-06	Certificate of Registration, FAA AC Form 8050-3, issued to: Leslie K. Vipond; RD 1, Box 425 - D, Dunkirk, MD 20754.
1988-09-03	Aircraft Bill of Sale, FAA AC Form 8050-2: Purchaser: Sam E. Cochran; 399 W. Palmetto Park #206, Boca Raton, FL 33432. Seller: Leslie K. Vipond.
1990-09-19	Aircraft Bill of Sale, FAA AC Form 8050-2: Purchaser: Scott A. Herrema; 3536 E. Croton Drive, Newaygo, MI 49337. Seller: Sam E. Cochran.
1990-09-19	Aircraft Registration Application, FAA AC Form 8050-1: Applicant: Scott A. Herrema; 3536 E. Croton Drive, Newaygo, MI 49337.
1990-10-15	Certificate of Registration, FAA AC Form 8050-3, issued to: Scott A. Herrema; 3536 E. Croton Drive, Newaygo, MI 49337.
1992-06-04	Major Repair And Alteration, FAA Form 337: Owner: Scott A. Herrema; 3536 E. Croton Drive, Newaygo, MI 49337. Agency: Terrance L. Wilds; 124 Fuller Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. (I/A 362466966). Description of work accomplished: Make: STOL Amphibian Corp. Model: RC-3 (Republic Seabee) 4 June 1992 N87548 Description of type design change: STC SA3968NM Removed existing fuel cell, Republic part number: 1251 and installed Aero-Tech Services, Inc. fuel cell part number CB-600, in accordance with installation and drawing number CB601, revision (no change) dated 19 February 1988. Work completed 2 June 1992 per original Mfg. and AC 43.13-1, no change in WT. & Bal.
1992-06-04	Major Repair And Alteration, FAA Form 337: Owner: Scott A. Herrema; 3536 E. Croton Drive, Newaygo, MI 49337. Agency: Terrance L. Wilds; 124 Fuller Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. (I/A 362466966). Description of work accomplished: Removed original Airmaze air filter assembly PN: 1412. Converted Airmaze to foam media (polyurethane foam element), covered by 2 pcs. #6 Wire Mesh Screen. (Bracket Aircraft Co., Inc. kit). Filter Element Material: Polyurethane, Scott Industrial Foam, open pore treated with fire retardant, pore sizes; 1 3/8" thick 20-25 PPI, 1/2" thick 45 PPI.
1993-08-15	Aircraft Bill of Sale, FAA AC Form 8050-2: Purchaser: Walter L. Cain; 8731 Old State Road, Stanwood, MI 79346. Seller: Scott A. Herrema.
2012-11-15	Letter (AFS-750-REREG-1) from FAA, Aircraft Registration Branch, AF-750, to Walter L. Cain; 8731 Old State Road, Stanwood, MI 79346: ..."The assignment of registration number N87548 will be cancelled no sooner than 60 days from the date of this letter unless documents enabling registration are filed before cancellation."
2012-11-25	Form AFS-750-REREG-1 signed by Walter L. Cain: [x] The aircraft will not be registered at this time. Please cancel the N-number and reserve it to the aircraft's owner of record as established by the enclosed bill(s) of sale or evidence of ownership on file at Registry. A $10.00 check payable to the Federal Aviation Administration is enclosed to pay the reservation fee.
2012-12-17	Deregistration of United States Civil Aircraft, FAA Form AFS-750-17: U.S. Registration: N-87548 Last Registered Owner: SALE REPORTED The above registration is to be cancelled for the reason checked below: [x] Expired.
2015-04-19	Aircraft Registration Application, FAA AC Form 8050-1: Applicant: Walter L. Cain; 8731 Old State Road, Stanwood, MI 49346.
2015-05-14	Re-instated as N87548. Certificate of Registration, FAA AC Form 8050-3, issued to: Walter L. Cain; 8731 Old State Road, Stanwood, MI 49346-9083.
2018-01-03	Aircraft Registration Renewal Application, FAA AC Form 8050-1B: Aircraft Registration Number: N87458 Serial Number: 108 Manufacturer: Downer Model: Republic RC-3 Date of Issuance: 05/14/2015 Date of Expiration: 05/31/2021 Registered Owner: Walter L. Cain; 8731 Old State Road, Stanwood, MI 49346-9083.

	Sources:	RAC Seabee Delivery List. FAA Aircraft Registry. Barry Collman.