Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 0420304

Manufacturer (registry)
ENGINEERING & RESEARCH
Model
415-CD
Registry code
0420304
Registered
16 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
2
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
90 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA-718
Holder
Univair Aircraft Corporation

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 32

1946Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 32 aircraft
19466
194724
19561
19751

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 27

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1956In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 12 ADs
19561
19571
19592
19671
19861
19951
20021
20032
20121
20221
See all 31 ADs
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('0420304'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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Information bulletins that may apply · 2

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_saib.parquet' s
  WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_saib.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('0420304'))
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Registered aircraft · 16

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('0420304')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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STCs approved for this model · 108

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT s.stc_number, s.description, s.holder, s.status, s.status_date
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s
  WHERE s.stc_number IN (SELECT stc_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc_model.parquet' WHERE model_key = '415CD')
  ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.stc_number"

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NTSB investigations · 11

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

NTSB CHI02LA281Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-CD · Effingham, ILThe partial loss of engine power due to the seized exhaust valve. A factor was the soft field.Sep 15, 2002 · N3989H · Substantial damageNTSB CHI99LA236Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-CD · Wahoo, NEThe pilot's improper starting technique which resulted in the inadvertent starting of the engine, with no one in the airplane.Jul 18, 1999 · N3859H · Substantial damageNTSB FTW90FA092Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415CD · Hereford, TXInadvertent stall. Factors were maximum gross weight exceeded by the pilot, the pilot's impairment due to drugs, and the pilot's lack of total experience.Apr 9, 1990 · N3504H · DestroyedNTSB NYC85FA222Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Carlisle, PADuring the second takeoff attempt from a pvt grass strip witnesses heard the eng sputter then quit soon after liftoff. The acft then descended to ground impact and burned. The acft had not been flown adn was kept out of doors for several months while the…Aug 27, 1985 · N3064H · DestroyedNTSB LAX84FA028Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-CD · Compton, CAThe acft experienced a total power loss on takeoff & was demolished in the impact sequence & post crash fire. According to several interviewees the pilot had performed extensive non-stc'd modifications to the acft including the fuel system. An 'automotive…Oct 23, 1983 · N3630H · DestroyedNTSB MIA80DA079Accident · 2 fatalClosedErco 415-D · Missing AircraftJun 28, 1980 · N3808H · DestroyedNTSB ANC77DAG35Accident · Minor injuriesClosedErco 415-D · Anchorage, AKMar 6, 1977 · N2431H · Substantial damageNTSB DEN73FQD13Accident · No injuriesClosedErco 415-CD · Alamogordo, NMDec 31, 1972 · N2431H · Substantial damageNTSB DEN72AD020Accident · 1 fatalClosedErco 415-CD · Kit Carson, COOct 28, 1971 · N3902H · DestroyedNTSB SEA72AS011Accident · 1 fatalClosedErco 415C · Boise, IDSep 11, 1971 · N413L · DestroyedNTSB LAX71DUQ48Accident · Serious injuriesClosedForney F-1A · Rosamond, CADec 16, 1970 · N3542H · Destroyed
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('0420304')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 8

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

Accident 20020915038259AUnivar 415CD · Effingham, IL(-23) At approximately 0910, aircraft departed runway 29 and reached an altitude of 100 feet. At this point the aircraft started descending into a corn field. Aircraft came to rest in the field approximately 200 to 300 yards from the end of runway 29. Neither…Sep 15, 2002 · N3989H · Substantial damageAccident 19990718044679AUnivar 415CD · Wahoo, NE(-23) Pilot lost control of aircraft when it started during handprop with throttle full open. A/c ran into closed hangar door causing substantial damage to door and hangar.Jul 18, 1999 · N3859H · No damageIncident 19901028054059IUnivar 415CD · Modesto, CAGas odor after takeoff. Returned. Found bullet hole in left fuel tank. Arrested woman for shooting aircraft.Oct 28, 1990 · N292N · Minor damageAccident 19900409007889AUnivar 415CD · Hereford, TXApparent loss of control during departure climb. Nose pitched straight down, impacted terrain and burned.Apr 9, 1990 · N3504H · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 19850827077489AUnivar 415C · Carlisle, PAEngine failed shortly after takeoff. Aircraft impacted terrain. Water and sludge found in carburetor and gascolator.Aug 27, 1985 · N3064H · DestroyedAccident 19831023075069AUnivar 415CD · Compton, CAEngine lost power on climbout. Crashed into a house off end of runway. Pilot-installed fuel computer blocked fuel.Oct 23, 1983 · N3630H · DestroyedAccident 19800628028359AUnivar 415D · Mayaguez, Puerto RicoPilot called mayday 35 miles west of puerto rico. No trace of persons or aircraft found.Jun 28, 1980 · N3808H · DestroyedAccident 19770306006639AUnivar 415CD · Anchorage, AKAcft struck auto while landing on highwayMar 6, 1977 · N2431H · Substantial damage
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('0420304')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports · 6

SDR 2004FA0000920Skin · corrodedINSPECTION OF WING CENTER SECTION PER AD 02-26-02 FOUND LIGHT CORROSION ON LOWER SKINS, MODERATE CORROSION ON 3 STIFFENERS. REPLACED STIFFENERS, CLEANED AND TREATED SKIN. AIRCRAFT WAS OUTSIDE WITHOUT COVER FOR AT LEAST 30 YEARS.Jul 28, 2004 · N9474 · Univar 415CD · Wing, Plate/SkinSDR 2004FA0000919Skin · corrodedINSPECTION OF WING CENTER SECTION PER AD 02-26-02 FOUND LIGHT CORROSION ON LOWER SKINS, MODERATE CORROSION ON 3 STIFFENERS. REPLACED STIFFENERS, CLEANED AND TREATED SKIN. AIRCRAFT WAS OUTSIDE WITHOUT COVER FOR AT LEAST 30 YEARS.Jul 28, 2004 · N9474 · Univar 415CD · Wing, Plate/SkinSDR 2004FA0000918Skin · corrodedINSPECTION OF WING CENTER SECTION PER AD 02-26-02 FOUND LIGHT CORROSION ON LOWER SKINS, MODERATE CORROSION ON 3 STIFFENERS. REPLACED STIFFENERS, CLEANED AND TREATED SKIN. AIRCRAFT WAS OUTSIDE WITHOUT COVER FOR AT LEAST 30 YEARS.Jul 28, 2004 · N9474 · Univar 415CD · Wing, Plate/SkinSDR CA040430001Rib · corroded(CAN) DURING INSPECTION TO COMPLY WITH AD 2003-21-01 SEVERE CORROSION FOUND ON FORWARD END OF RIB, AFT OF REAR SPAR, IN THE RT CENTER SECTION, BETWEEN THE FUSELAGE AND WING. THE CORROSION WAS NOT READILY NOTICEABLE UNTIL INSTALLATION OF INSPECTION PANELS SK 80Apr 26, 2004 · Univar 415CD · Wing SparSDR 2004FA0000090Stiffener · damagedIN COMPLIANCE WITH AD, INSPECTED WING CENTER SECTION IAW SB AND AC. FOUND MINOR CORROSION IN RT WING CENTER SECTION ON FIRST STIFFENER AHEAD OF REAR SPAR IB, ITEM. REPLACED STIFFENER. FOUND DAMAGED STIFFENER IB FRONT OF MAIN SPAR, ITEM. REPLACED STIFFENER.Dec 12, 2003 · N99780 · Univar 415CD · Wing Miscellaneous StructureSDR CA000323005Fitting · cracked(CAN) LOWER LT FIREWALL FITTING P/N 515-31063-L FOUND CRACKED AT WELD IN LOWER LUG.Mar 10, 2000 · Univar 415CD · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
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  WHERE aircraft_model_key = '415CD'
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The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model.parquet' m LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet' g ON g.aircraft_model_code = m.code
  WHERE m.match_key = '415CD' AND m.code NOT IN ('0420304')
  GROUP BY ALL
  ORDER BY aircraft DESC
  LIMIT 12"

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