big time problems from what ive heard round the patch,check out Catalina Flying Boats,at LGB ,they fly 3's, also there are a few outfits in Opa Locka,Fla,and Anchorage,who still fly the old girl. Good luck,and Godspeed. Spent my first 10 years in aviation 87-97 flying the masterpiece,hard work,great blue collar flying !