| Tail Number / N-Number | N87553 |
| Manufacturer | REPUBLIC |
| Model | RC-3 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 114 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Amphibian |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | GO-480 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 295 hp (220 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 87 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | WAIS RICHARD J |
| Street | 1021 COTTONWOOD ST |
| City | LEESBURG |
| State | FL |
| Zip Code | 34748-4340 |
| Region | Southern |
| County | Lake County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1992-07-01 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2009-02-12 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-09-24 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-09-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53006014 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AC0C0C |