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These
bulletins were generously donated to the IRSOC by Mr. Robert Porter of
the State of Washington. He donated his time and efforts to send them
to us and we are eternally grateful for his kindness. Thank you Bob!
These Bulletins were directed toward the Seabee Dealers and Distributors that Republic had in place at the time the Seabee was being developed. Dealing mainly with sales and distribution, these are a fascinating history of the Seabee and it's "ups and downs" (forgive the pun). There is also other Republic News of other developements at the time for example: Do you know what a Republic "Rainbow" is? I didn't either! It's here! But the bulletins mainly address the Seabee and was the big subject for quite a long time at Republic as you can imagine. These will also be available on CD very soon but for now you can download them at your leisure. To order send Steve an e-mail. (These bulletins have been re-typed from the originals for clarity and searchablilty. All are in Adobe Acrobat "PDF" format.) |
DEALER BULLETINS
| 1 | April 20, 1946 | Propeller options. First Distributor's Service Bulletin. |
| 2 | August 28, 1946 | Carburetor Finger Screen maintenance. |
| 3 | September 14, 1946 | Emergency Keel Landing.. |
| 4 | September 6, 1946 | Servicing the Landing Gear Struts |
| 5 | September 11, 1946 | Replenishing Hydraulic Fluid |
| 6 | October 16, 1946 | Fuel Cells |
| 7 | October 22, 1946 | Replacement of Fuel Strainer Drain Cock |
| 8 | October 22, 1946 | Service News Distribution. |
| 9 | October 23, 1946 | Seabee Spares Policy |
| 10 | October 23, 1946 | NEED A SPARE? |
| 11 | October 26, 1946 | Loose Hardware will create propeller damage. |
| 12 | October 28, 1946 | Check your elevator trim tabs |
| 13 | November 14, 1946 | Firewall Terminal Blocks |
| 14 | November 1946 | Operation with one Wing Float |
| 15 | November 25, 1946 | Identification Plates |
| 16 | December 2, 1946 | Engine, Propeller and Radio spares |
| 17 | December 5, 1946 | Seabee lubricants and materials |
| 18 | December 5, 1946 | Check Fan Assembly Capscrews for Tightness |
| 19 | December 26, 1946 | Freezing Brakes |
| 20 | December 6, 1946 | Filling, Bleeding and Adjusting Seabee Hydraulic Brakes |
| 21 | December 19, 1946 | Distribution of Service Bulletins and Compliance Kits |
| 21A | February 7, 1947 | Distribution of Service Bulletins and Compliance Kits |
| 22 | January 8, 1947 | Modification Firewall Terminal Block |
| 23 | January 8, 1947 | Repacement of Induction System Backfire Screen |
| 24 | January 8, 1947 | Replacement of Aft (engine) Lord Mount |
| 25 | January 8, 1947 | Installation New Type Elevator Pulley Guard |
| 26 | Janury 16, 1947 | Inspection of Rivets - Elevator Control Column |
| 27 | January 28, 1947 | Installation of Tail Wheel Signal Light Switch |
| 28 | February 5, 1947 | Installation Improved Fuel Strainer Drain. |
| 29 | February 14, 1947 | Emergency Requests - Owner direct to Factory |
| 30 | February 18, 1947 | Warranty |
| 31 | February 27, 1947 | Seabee Spares Distribution and Price List |
| 32 | March 10, 1947 | Inspection and Reinforcement of Mixture Control Support Flange on Air Filter Housing |
| 33 | March 31, 1947 | Installation of Elevator Cable Guide |
| 34 | April 2, 1947 | Change in Cabin Floor Mats |
| 35 | April 10, 1947 | Seabee Maintenance |
| 36 | May 9, 1947 | Towing Equipment (Tow bar sketch) |
| 37 | May 26, 1947 | Unsatisfactory reports |
| 38 | May 28, 1947 | C.O.D. Shipments |
| 39 | May 28, 1947 | Discounts to Ferry Services |
| 40 | May 28, 1947 | Dealers Basic Maintenance Stock (with Prices) |
| 41 | May 29, 1947 | Return Parts Policy |
| 42 | June 3, 1947 | Salvage Operation in Water |
| 43 | June 8, 1947 | Pilots Check List for Landing |
| 44 | June 16, 1947 | Steerable Tail Wheel Kits |
| 45 | August 1, 1947 | Minimum Orders |
| 46 | August 14, 1947 | Reinforcement of Aft Cabin Skins |
| 47 | August 26, 1947 | Installation of Anti-Swirl Vanes (Carburetor) |
| 48 | September 9, 1947 | Installation of Wing Float Braces |
| 49 | September 9, 1947 | Steerablle Tail Wheel Kits |