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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: | 827 | |
| Manufacturing Date: | 1947-05-?? | |
| Engine: | Franklin
6A8-215-B9F (215 HP at 2500 RPM) S/N: 23840. |
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| Remarks: | Canadiana
Heritage Reel # T-7929 (image 444 thru 577). Canadian CAR File # 5008-F21-1 (5008-FUA). |
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| Reg. No. | Date | Remarks |
| CF-FUA | 1947-04-29 | Date
of Allotment to Canadian Civil Aircraft Register. Reserved for Aircraft Services (Western), Ltd., St. James, Manitoba, Canada. |
| 1947-05-?? | Manufacturing Date. | |
| 1947-05-06 | Weight And Balance Data: Empty Weight - Computed: 2196.0 lbs. | |
| 1947-05-?? | Test flight. | |
| 1947-05-14 | Bill
of Sale: Purchaser: Aircraft Services (Western) Ltd.; PO Box 4, St. James, Manitoba, Canada. Seller: Republic Aviation Corporation; M. G. Veckman, Assistant Treasurer. |
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| 1947-05-16 | US CAA C of A for Export # E-15801 issued. Export to Canada. | |
| 1947-05-22 | Officially delivered from Republic Aviation Corporation to Aircraft Services (Western) Ltd.; St. James, Manitoba, Canada. | |
| 1947-05-29 | Bill
of Sale: Purchaser: Konrad Koval; Central Patricia, Ontario. Seller: Aircraft Services (Western) Limited. |
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| 1947-05-29 | Application
For Registration Of An Aircraft: Applicant: Konrad Koval; Central Patricia, Ontario. Purpose for which aircraft is to be used: Private. Usual Station: Central Patricia, Ontario. |
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| 1947-05-30 | C
of A # 2160 issued. Valid until 1948-05-30 |
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| 1947-06-24 | C
of R # 5843 issued to: Konrad Koval; Central Patricia, Ontario. 1947-05-30 entered on the register of Canada. Valid until 1948-05-30. |
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| 1948-07-06 | Authority granted to E. S. Richards (Sioux Lockout, Ontario) for ferry flight of CF-FUA from Pickle lake to Sioux Lockout. | |
| 1948-07-13 | Authority granted to E. S. Richards (Sioux Lockout, Ontario) for ferry flight of CF-FUA from Pickle lake to Sioux Lockout. | |
| 1949-09-27 | Annual inspection by Aircraft Services (Western) Ltd.; Stevenson Airport, Manitoba, Canada. | |
| 1949-09-27 | Inspection
by District Inspector, Air Regulations: Airframe Total Hours Since New: 190:30. Engine (S/N 23840) Total Hours Since New: 190:30. |
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| 1949-09-30 | Weight And Balance Data: Empty Weight - Computed: 2193.0 lbs. | |
| 1949-10-05 | C of A # 2160, C of R # 5843 renewed; not valid after 1950-09-26. | |
| 1949-10-01 | Temporary C of A and C of R issued, valid until 1949-10-31. | |
| 1950-08-25 | Application
For Renewal Of Certificate Of Airworthiness: Hours flown since new: 225:10. Engine: 6A8-215-B9F, S/N: 23840, Hours run since new: 227:10. Applicant: K. Koval. |
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| 1950-09-27 | C of A # 2160, C of R # 5843 renewed; not valid after 1951-09-25. | |
| 1950-09-30 | Bill
of Sale: Purchasers: Koval Brothers (William, Alexander & Donald); Pickle Lake, Ontario. Seller: Konrad Koval. (Signed 1950-10-26). |
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| 1950-09-30 | Application
For Registration Of An Aircraft: Applicant: KOVAL BROS. William Koval Alex Koval Donald Koval Purpose for which aircraft is to be used: Private. Usual Station: -. |
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| 1950-12-06 | C
of R # 9144 issued to: William Koval, Alex Koval & Donald Koval; Pickle Lake, Ontario. 1950-11-04 entered on the register of Canada. Not valid after 1951-09-25. |
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| 1951-09-04 | Bill
of Sale: Purchaser: Superior Airways Ltd.; Fort William, Ontario. Seller: Koval Brothers (Alexander, Donald & William). |
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| 1951-09-10 | Application
For Registration Of An Aircraft: Applicant: Superior Airways Ltd.; Airport, Fort William, Ontario. O. J. Weiben - President. R. Weiben - Sec.Treasurer. A. E. Haxthow - Director. Purpose for which aircraft is to be used: Commercial. Usual Station: Fort William. |
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| 1951-09-11 | Application
For Renewal Of Certificate Of Airworthiness: Hours flown since new: 259:25. Engine: 6A8-215-B9F, S/N: 23840, Hours run since new: 262:05. Applicant: J. R. Manston for O. J. Weiben. |
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| 1951-09-15 | C
of A # 2160, C of R # TBA renewed; not valid after 1952-09-10. Entered on the register of Canada. |
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| 1951-09-24 | C
of R # 10494 issued to: Superior Airways Limited; Airport, Fort William, Ontario. 1951-09-15 entered on the register of Canada. Valid until 1952-09-10. |
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| (undated) 1952-10-01 |
Application
For Renewal Of Certificate Of Airworthiness: Hours flown since new: 376:25. Engine: 6A8-215-B9F, S/N: 23840, Hours run since new: 351:45. Applicant: Superior Airways Ltd.; O. J. Weiben. |
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| 1952-08-07 | C of A # 2160, C of R # 10494 renewed; not valid after 1953-09-23. | |
| 1953-09-02 | Application
For Renewal Of Certificate Of Airworthiness: Hours flown since new: 492:15. Engine: 6A8-215-B9F, S/N: 23840, Hours run since new: 465:50. Applicant: Superior Airways Ltd.; O. J. Weiben. |
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| 1953-09-09 | C of A # 2160, C of R # 10494 renewed; not valid after 1954-09-01. | |
| 1953-09-18 | Kam
River, Ontario: During taxiing on Kam River, four miles south of Lakehead Airport, left wing hit a tree. Pilot Tom Murray was alone in aircraft, and was taxiing too fast while proceeding down wind. Wing was replaced. |
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| 1954-09-22 | Aircraft
Licensing Records: C of R # 10494 / C of A # 2160. Valid from 1954-09-10 to 1955-09-09 |
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| 1955-06-15 | C
of R # 14198 issued to: Arnold G. Hunt; 151 Winnipeg Avenue, Port Arthur, Ontario. Usual station of aircraft: Kenora, Ontario. Purpose: Private. 1955-06-15 entered on the register of Canada. Valid until 1956-06-14. |
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| 1955-06-15 | Aircraft
Licensing Records: C of R # 14198 / C of A # 2160. Valid from (no date) to 1955-09-09 |
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| 1955-10-19 | C
of R # 14279 issued to: J. E. Rumball; PO Box 235, Lockerby, Ontario. Usual station of aircraft: Lockerby, Ontario. Purpose: Private. 1955-10-19 entered on the register of Canada. Valid until 1956-10-10. |
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| 1955-10-19 | Aircraft
Licensing Records: C of R # 14279 / C of A # 2160. Valid from 1955-10-11 to 1956-10-10. |
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| 1955-11-10 | Lockerby,
Ontario: Pilot, John E. Rumball, killed and three passengers seriously injured in crash on take-off. Aircraft destroyed. [Canadian CAR File # 5002-492]. |
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| 1955-11-28 | Letter
from Radio Inspector J. Stevens to HQ:
CF-FUA owned by Arnold G. Hunt, 151 Winnipeg Avenue, Port Arthur, as listed on the attached sheet of Headquarter's letter, was sold minus radio to the abovementioned owner by Superior Airways Limited, Fort William, and was bought again by Superior Airways Limited who in turn sold it minus radio to Mr. Rumball of Sudbury, Ont. According to information, supplied by Mr. Weiben of Superior Airways Limited, this machine was completely wiped out in a recent crash in the Sudbury area. No further information is available |
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| 1956-02-01 | Letter
from Crown Trust Company; Toronto, Re; "John E. Rumball
Estate":
...we wish to advise that we expect to receive an offer for the motor of the aircraft only, as it is our understanding that with the possible exception of a pontoon, the remainder of the aircraft is useless. We are of the opinion that it will be quite in order for you to cancel the registration. |
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| 1956-03-08 | Memorandum for Department of Transport, regarding cancellation of C of R, C of A and Rumballs Pilot's Licence. | |
| 1959-10-07 | Letter
from DoT to Director General, Air Services:
...it is recommended that this aircraft be deleted from the Canadian Civil Aircraft Register. |
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| 1959-10-15 | Deleted from Canadian Civil Aircraft Register. | |
| Sources: |
RAC Seabee Delivery List. www.historiccar.ca Jim Tyerman. |
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