# N342: 1949 Ercoupe 415-G - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Ercoupe 415-G](https://openairdocs.org/model/ercoupe-415-g) (registry code 0420330, 2 seats) - Engine: [Continental C85 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-c85-series) (registry code 17008) - Data sheets: [TCDS A-787](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-787) (Univair Aircraft Corporation), [TCDS E-233](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-233) (Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc.) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 4997 - Year built: 1949 - Type: Fixed wing single engine - Engine type: Reciprocating - Airworthiness: Standard - Airworthiness date: June 14, 1956 - Certificate issued: November 4, 2021 - Expires: November 30, 2028 - Mode S code: A3C4BB - Registered owners: [Cross Franklin O](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CROSS%20FRANKLIN%20O), [Cross Sherry L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CROSS%20SHERRY%20L) - Location: [Huntsville, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Huntsville) - Owner type: Co-owned - Owner's area on the map: 39.4753° N, 92.5637° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 65259, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=342 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N342 From the FAA registry file of October 21, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Continental C85 model are included. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 22 in force ### Matched by airframe (Ercoupe 415-G) - [AD 2012-08-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-08-06): Flight Controls · Univair 415-C, 415-CD, 415-D and 7 more. Effective Oct 3, 2012 - [AD 2003-21-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-21-01): Outer wing panels · Univair 415-C, 415-CD, 415-D and 7 more. Effective Dec 1, 2003 - [AD 2002-26-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-26-02): Wing Center Section · Univair 415-C, 415-CD, 415-D and 7 more. Effective Feb 14, 2003 - [AD 2002-16-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-16-04): Fuel Line Nipples, Aluminum Fuel Line elbows, and Gascolator · Univair 415-C, 415-CD, 415-D and 4 more. Effective Sep 13, 2002 - [AD 67-06-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/67-06-03): Rudder bellcrank · Univair 415-C, 415-CD, 415-D and 4 more. Effective Feb 11, 1967 - [AD 59-25-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/59-25-05): Rudder reinforcement · Univair 415-C, 415-CD, 415-D and 3 more - [AD 59-05-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/59-05-04): Rear spar reinforcement · Univair 415-C, 415-CD, 415-D and 2 more - [AD 57-02-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/57-02-01): Rudder horn attachment · Univair 415-C, 415-CD, 415-D and 3 more - [AD 54-26-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/54-26-02): Control cable fraying · Univair 415-C, 415-CD, 415-D and 2 more ### Matched by engine (Continental C85 series) - [AD 98-17-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-17-11): Crankshafts · Continental Motors A-65-3, A-65-8, A75-8 and 90 more. Effective Oct 19, 1998 - [AD 98-01-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-01-06): Carburetors · Continental Motors A-65-1, A-65-12, A-65-12F and 184 more. Effective Feb 13, 1998 - [AD 94-05-05 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-05-05-R1): Cylinder Rocker · Continental Motors C-125-1, C-125-2, C145-2 and 59 more. Effective Feb 13, 1996 - [AD 95-21-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-21-15): Aviation Gasoline · Continental Motors A-65-8, C85-12F, C85-12FJ and 77 more. Effective Nov 28, 1995 - [AD 93-22-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-22-05): Carburetor Air Intake Housing Assemblies · Continental Motors C90-12F, C90-12FH, C90-12FJ and 22 more. Effective Dec 14, 1993 - [AD 93-19-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-19-04): Carburetors · Continental Motors A-65-1, A-65-12, A-65-12F and 184 more. Effective Oct 18, 1993 - [AD 81-16-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-16-05): Magnetos · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-E1B, AEIO-320-E2B, AEIO-360-B1G6 and 234 more. Effective Aug 6, 1981 - [AD 81-07-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-07-06): AC Fuel Pumps · Continental Motors A-65-1, A-65-12, A-65-12F and 60 more. Effective Apr 1, 1981 - [AD 80-06-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-06-05): Magnetos · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 254 more. Effective Mar 28, 1980 - [AD 69-24-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-24-03): Carburetors · Continental Motors A-65-1, A-65-12, A-65-12F and 321 more. Effective Nov 29, 1969 - [AD 69-09-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-09-01): Eisemann Magnetos · Eisemann Magnetos, 2A4-45-B2, 2A4-49-B2 and 158 more - [AD 49-50-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/49-50-01): Generator Drive Coupling Rubber Disc · Continental Motors C-125-1, C-125-2, C145-2 and 27 more - [AD 47-40-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-40-02): Piston Pins · Continental Motors C-125-1, C-125-2, C75-12F and 4 more ### Historical (superseded or no longer in force) - [AD 94-14-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-14-12) (historical): Octane Aviation Gasoline · Teledyne Continental Motors A-65-8, C85-12, E185-11 and 68 more ## Information bulletins (advisory) (4 in force) - [SAIB NE-18-27](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-18-27): POWERPLANT Rocker Shaft Boss Inspection. Issued Sep 10, 2018 - [SAIB NE-16-13](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-16-13): Powerplant - Prohibited use of sealant. Issued Mar 8, 2016 - [SAIB NE-13-04](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-13-04): Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) Connecting Rod Piston Pin Bushing Inspection. Issued Oct 31, 2012 - [SAIB CE-98-21R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-98-21R1): . Issued Jun 10, 1998 ## NTSB investigations None matched to N342. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to N342. ## Service difficulty reports (2) As reported by operators and repair stations. Reports filed since February 9, 1933, when the mark's previous registration was cancelled. - [SDR 100407N342CS](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/100407N342CS), Oct 4, 2007: DOWNLOCK SWITCH. FAILED. ON APPROACH, AFTER LANDING GEAR SELECTION NOSE LANDING GEAR DOWNLOCK GREEN LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATED. AIRCRAFT LANDED UNEVENTFULLY. NOSE LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR R - [SDR HNAA0300041](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HNAA0300041), Sep 3, 2003: PCU. DEFECTIVE. AFTER TAKEOFF APPROX. 300 FT. NR 1 ENGINE TQ WENT TO 137 PERCENT. ## Earlier aircraft with N342 The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N342 before. - [Cancelled 1933-02-09](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N342-1933-02-09): Douglas DC3C, S/N A-1. Owner: [Harry D Hazelbaker](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HARRY%20D%20HAZELBAKER), [Portsouth, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Portsouth) ## Related - Other Ercoupe 415-G aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/ercoupe-415-g/aircraft.md - STCs for the Ercoupe 415-G: https://openairdocs.org/model/ercoupe-415-g/stcs.md - The Continental C85 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-c85-series.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.