The Republic RC-3 (ICAO type RC3) has a maximum take-off weight of 1,300 kg. It offers a maximum range of 480 nm, a cruise speed of 90 knots, a service ceiling of 12,000 ft and seating for up to 4 across its variants.
Republic RC-3
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 182
- Active
- 179
Comparable listings
1 for sale right now
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RC-3 RC-3 | — | 1,300 kg | 480 nm | 90 kt | 4 |
The FAA paperwork
TCDS A-769 · Rev 15
The FAA-issued Type Certificate for this model is on file (TCDS A-769), but we haven't yet extracted the structured spec values.
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Republic RC-3 market & fleet intelligence
Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Republic RC-3 fleet — updated daily.
79 yearsmedian age
Of the 140 registered Republic RC-3 with a known build year (77% of the 182 we track), the median age is 79 years.
7changed registration in 12 months
7 of the 182 registered Republic RC-3 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (4% of the fleet), across 7 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.
Republic RC-3 manuals & documents
4 documents for the Republic RC-3 — Pilot's Operating Handbook · Maintenance Manual · Parts Catalog · Model Guide. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.
The document is the Pilot Operating Handbook (POH) for the Republic RC-3 Seabee, detailing its performance, specifications, and operational procedures. It provides comprehensive instructions for preflight checks, engine operation, and maintenance to ensure safe and efficient flying.
- The Seabee is an amphibious monoplane accommodating a pilot and three passengers.
- Cruising speed at 75% power is 103 mph.
- Take-off distance on land is 800 ft and on water is 1000 ft.
- The aircraft features a spacious cabin with soundproofing and adjustable seats.
- The engine is a Franklin '500' rated at 215 horsepower.
- The maximum gross weight is 3150 lbs.
- The Seabee has a range of 560 miles at cruising speed.
- Preflight checks are essential for safety.
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Pilot's Operating Handbook
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What is the range of the Republic RC-3?
The Republic RC-3 has a maximum range of 480 nautical miles across variants.
How many people can the Republic RC-3 carry?
The Republic RC-3 seats up to 4 across its variants.
What is the MTOW of the Republic RC-3?
The Republic RC-3's maximum take-off weight is 1,300 kg.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Republic RC-3?
The Republic RC-3's ICAO type designator is RC3.
How many Republic RC-3 aircraft are registered worldwide?
Sprinkle tracks 182 registered Republic RC-3 airframes worldwide.
Registered RC-3 aircraft
Individual RC-3 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
- N6381K· 1962
- N6283K· 1947
- N990JW· 1947
- N6467K· 1947
- C-FDKP· 1947
- C-GXUP· 1947
- N6138K· 1947
- C-FDKG· 1947
- C-FDJY· 1947
- N5989M· 1947
- N6523K· 1947
- N6373K· 1947
- N6443K· 1947
- N6048K· 1947
- C-GNVS· 1947
- C-FDLX· 1947
- C-FBKU· 1947
- N6097K· 1947
- N2ZT· 1947
- C-FDKA· 1947
- N6589K· 1947
- N6518K· 1947
- N6352K· 1947
- N6449K· 1947