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Ercoupe 415-CD

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 0420324

Manufacturer (registry)
ERCOUPE
Model
415-CD
Registry code
0420324
Registered
48 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 · 117

1946Registered nowDeregistered2026

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
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Information bulletins that may apply · 2

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Registered aircraft · 48

N123YPLeochner Jason F · Decatur, TXBuilt 1947 · S/N 4503N127GBaine Larry A · Marne, MIBuilt 1963 · S/N 4795N2383HSale Reported · Decatur, TXSale reportedBuilt 1946 · S/N 3008
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NTSB investigations · 33

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 4 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 6 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB ERA20LA183Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportErcoupe 415 · Rogersville, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath on approach, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s use of an impairing medication.May 15, 2020 · N3956H · DestroyedNTSB CEN18LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415 CD · Aurora, COThe failure of the engine-driven fuel pump and the pilot's failure to identify the pump's failure, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and a forced landing on a road, during which the airplane hit obstacles.Nov 20, 2017 · N3067H · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16CA317Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportErcoupe 415 · Eminence, INThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path during the landing approach and his failure to use available engine power to arrest the descent, resulting in an undershoot and collision with terrain.Aug 9, 2016 · N3884H · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 26

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

Accident 20200515007029AErcoupe 415-CD · Rogersville, TNAt approximately 1809Z, N3956H an Ercoupe model 415CD, departed Hawkins County (rvn) Tennessee (Rogersville, TN). Piloted by the private pilot/owner [privacy data omitted]. After a short sighting flight, 20 to 30 minutes, the aircraft returned to home…May 15, 2020 · N3956H · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 20171120019559AErcoupe 415-CD · Elizibeth, COOn November 20, 2017 during VMC weather conditions at 7,500 MSL. The engine quit and pilot landed on a county road near Elizibeth, CO. The pilot veered aircraft right through a fence and ended approximately 100' away from the road in a field. There were no…Nov 20, 2017 · N3067H · Substantial damageAccident 20160809007249AErcoupe 415-CD · Stilesville, INOn August 9, 2016, at approximately 1900 eastern daylight time (2300 UTC), an Ercoupe model 415CD, N3884H, registered and flown by [privacy data omitted] of camby Indiana, landed short of runway 24 at petrum field airport (II09) in stilesvile, Indiana. The…Aug 9, 2016 · N3884H · Substantial damage
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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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STCs that may be installed · 103

Approved for this model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.

STC SA04652CHTo allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specificationSwift Fuels LLCSTC SA00079NYInstallation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K008 on single and multi engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Teledyne Continental reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less.Airwolf Filter CorporationSTC SA01005DEInstallation of a EarthX ETX900-TSO Lithium batteryEarthX Inc.
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The same model under other registry codes

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

Engineering & Research 415-CD16 registered aircraftRegistry code 0420304Forney 415-CD1 registered aircraftRegistry code 0420334Erco 415-CD1 registered aircraftRegistry code 0420404
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