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 138 registered Republic RC-3 with a known build year (76% of the 182 we track), the median age is 79 years.
8changed registration in 12 months
8 of the 182 registered Republic RC-3 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (4% of the fleet), across 8 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.
- Aircraft seen flying
- 1
- Tracked flights
- 1
- Tracked flight hours
- 0
- Share of fleet flying
- 1%
1 Republic RC-3 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (1% of the registered fleet), across 1 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.
1Republic RC-3 listed for sale
Asking prices from $50K to $250K, typically $90K–$132K — based on 5 USD asking prices on Sprinkle, not an appraisal.
Republic RC-3 manuals & documents
2 documents for the Republic RC-3 — Maintenance Manual · Parts Catalog. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.
This document provides maintenance guidance for the Republic RC-3 Seabee, an amphibious aircraft. It covers pre-flight checks, maintenance requirements, and operational considerations for both land and water operations.
- The Seabee requires extensive maintenance, often taking hours for each hour of flight.
- Retracting the landing gear before water landings is crucial to avoid sinking.
- The engine is located high on the fuselage, making oil checks challenging.
- The Seabee is designed for both land and water operations, with specific procedures for each.
- The aircraft has a single fuel tank with a capacity of 75 gallons.
- Care must be taken to avoid side loads on the sponsons when on water.
- The Seabee is known for its maneuverability on water.
- Noise levels in the cabin are high, necessitating ear protection.
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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
- C-FJLC· 1947
- N6538K· 1947
- N6097K· 1947
- N6283K· 1947
- N6125K· 1947
- N6323K· 1947
- N2ZT· 1947
- N6373K· 1947
- C-FDLX· 1947
- C-FDKG· 1947
- C-FBKU· 1947
- N6443K· 1947
- N6138K· 1947
- C-GIDE· 1947
- C-FDKW· 1947
- N6208K· 1947
- N6201K· 1947
- N6511K· 1947
- VH-UUM· 1947
- N6048K· 1947
- C-GXUP· 1947
- C-GNUN· 1947
- N6652K· 1947