Deregistered Aircraft 1 of 1. This aircraft was previously assigned the N-number N87598.
| Tail Number / N-Number | N87598 |
| Manufacturer | REPUBLIC |
| Model | RC-3 |
| Year Built | 1946 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 167 |
| 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 | FRANKLIN |
| Engine Model | 6A8 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 215 hp (160 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 87 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | MERKLE WILLIAM C |
| Street | 3376 HOLLYWOOD |
| City | PENNSAUKEN |
| State | NJ |
| Zip Code | 08109 |
| Country | US |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1953-08-31 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1956-05-03 |
| Last Action Date | 2009-07-08 |
| Last Status | Registration Expired – Pending Cancellation |
| Cancellation Date | 2013-05-15 |
| Mode S Code | 53006235 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AC0C9D |