# Ercoupe 415-CD

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 0420324
- Manufacturer (registry): ERCOUPE
- Model: 415-CD
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 90 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS A-718](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-718) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Univair Aircraft Corporation
- Registered aircraft: 48
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/ercoupe-415-cd

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

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

- [AD 2022-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-15): Fuel Quantity Indicator · Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System (STC SA01899WI or SA02658SE). Effective Mar 21, 2022
- [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
- [AD 60-09-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/60-09-02): Nose gear bolts · Univair 415-C, 415-CD, 415-D and 1 more
- [AD 55-22-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/55-22-02): Wing Tank Replacements · Univair 415-C, 415-CD and 415-D
- [AD 52-25-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/52-25-02): Nose Wheel and Skis. · Univair 415-C and 415-CD
- [AD 50-07-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/50-07-01): Elevator trim tab stop · Univair 415-C, 415-CD and 415-D
- [AD 47-42-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-42-20): Control column shaft · Univair 415-C, 415-CD and 415-D
- [AD 47-20-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-20-09): Voltage regulator check · Univair 415-C, 415-CD and 415-D
- [AD 47-20-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-20-08): Battery box drain · Univair 415-C, 415-CD and 415-D
- [AD 47-20-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-20-06): Aileron reinforcement · Univair 415-C, 415-CD and 415-D
- [AD 47-20-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-20-05): Belly skin reinforcement · Univair 415-C, 415-CD and 415-D
- [AD 47-20-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-20-04): Baggage Compartment Zipper · Univair 415-C, 415-CD and 415-D
- [AD 47-20-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-20-03): Fuel pump line alteration · Univair 415-C, 415-CD and 415-D
- [AD 46-49-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/46-49-01): Nose wheel replacement · Univair 415-C, 415-CD and 415-D
- [AD 46-46-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/46-46-01): Fuselage Gas Tank Overflow Line · Univair 415-C, 415-CD and 415-D
- [AD 46-38-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/46-38-02): Aileron control stop · Univair 415-C, 415-CD and 415-D
- [AD 46-23-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/46-23-03): Aileron control column fitting · Univair 415-C, 415-CD and 415-D
- [AD 46-23-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/46-23-02): Engine breather line hose · Univair 415-C, 415-CD and 415-D
- [AD 46-23-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/46-23-01): Muffler Replacement · Univair 415-C, 415-CD and 415-D

Historical (superseded or no longer in force):

- [AD 94-18-04 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-18-04-R1) (historical): Outer Wing Panels · Univair 415-C, 415-CD, 415-D and 7 more. Effective Mar 24, 1995
- [AD 86-22-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-22-09) (historical): Fuel Line Nipple · Univair 415-C, 415-CD, 415-D and 4 more. Effective Nov 13, 1986
- [AD 52-02-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/52-02-02) (historical): Aileron Balance Assembly · Univair 415-C, 415-CD, 415-D and 2 more
- [AD 46-38-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/46-38-03) (historical): Fuel system elbow fitting · Univair 415-C, 415-CD and 415-D

## Information bulletins (advisory) (2)

- [SAIB CE-14-03](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-14-03): Wing Spar Damage. Issued Nov 15, 2013
- [SAIB CE-13-23](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-13-23): Flight Controls; Elevator Control Horn. Issued Mar 21, 2013

## Registered aircraft (48)

- [N123YP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N123YP): [Leochner Jason F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEOCHNER%20JASON%20F), [Decatur, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Decatur), built 1947, S/N 4503
- [N127G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N127G): [Baine Larry A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAINE%20LARRY%20A), [Marne, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Marne), built 1963, S/N 4795
- [N2383H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2383H): [Decatur, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Decatur), built 1946, S/N 3008, Sale reported
- [N2415H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2415H): [Ercoupe LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ERCOUPE%20LLC), [Colonial Heights, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Colonial%20Heights), built 1946, S/N 3040
- [N2727H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2727H): [Quada Andrew W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/QUADA%20ANDREW%20W), [Lowell, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Lowell), built 1946, S/N 3352
- [N3041H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3041H): [Gregory Vernon L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GREGORY%20VERNON%20L), [Swansea, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Swansea), built 1946, S/N 3666
- [N3067H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3067H): [Gregory Vernon L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GREGORY%20VERNON%20L), [Swansea, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Swansea), built 1946, S/N 3692
- [N3155H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3155H): [Payne Glenn A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PAYNE%20GLENN%20A), [Oregon, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Oregon), built 1946, S/N 3780
- [N3194H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3194H): [Sickles Garry M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SICKLES%20GARRY%20M), [Minooka, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Minooka), S/N 3819
- [N3272H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3272H): [Heard Gary S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HEARD%20GARY%20S), [Delta, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Delta), S/N 3897
- [N3452H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3452H): [Duddy Donald Patrick](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DUDDY%20DONALD%20PATRICK), [White City, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/White%20City), built 1947, S/N 4077
- [N3454H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3454H): [Bost Kenneth A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOST%20KENNETH%20A), [Rockwell, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Rockwell), built 1948, S/N 4079
- [N3480H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3480H): [Rusch Edward J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RUSCH%20EDWARD%20J), [Oak Harbor, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Oak%20Harbor), built 1948, S/N 4105
- [N3502H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3502H): [Cavallaro Jack C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAVALLARO%20JACK%20C), [Jordan, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Jordan), built 1947, S/N 4127
- [N3520H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3520H): [Bushnell Cody A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BUSHNELL%20CODY%20A), [San Antonio, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/San%20Antonio), S/N 4145
- [N3563H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3563H): [Boelman Scott](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOELMAN%20SCOTT), [Whittier, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Whittier), built 1947, S/N 4188
- [N3617H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3617H): [Beebe, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Beebe), built 1946, S/N 4242, Registration pending
- [N3807H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3807H): [Bassett Robin](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BASSETT%20ROBIN), [Orlando, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Orlando), built 1947, S/N 4508
- [N3868H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3868H): [Gregory Vernon L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GREGORY%20VERNON%20L), [Swansea, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Swansea), built 1947, S/N 4569
- [N3893H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3893H): [Cross Franklin O](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CROSS%20FRANKLIN%20O), [Huntsville, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Huntsville), S/N 4594
- [N3906H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3906H): [Krall James M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KRALL%20JAMES%20M), [Mitchell, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Mitchell), built 1947, S/N 4607
- [N3913H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3913H): [Didier Thomas](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DIDIER%20THOMAS), [Port Washington, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Port%20Washington), built 1947, S/N 4614
- [N3922H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3922H): [White Wayne](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WHITE%20WAYNE), [Middleburg, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Middleburg), built 1947, S/N 4623
- [N3926D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3926D): [Gregory Vernon L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GREGORY%20VERNON%20L), [Swansea, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Swansea), built 1947, S/N 4627
- [N3943H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3943H): [Gregory Vernon L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GREGORY%20VERNON%20L), [Swansea, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Swansea), built 1947, S/N 4644
- [N3948H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3948H): [Yordan Victor E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/YORDAN%20VICTOR%20E), [Simpsonville, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Simpsonville), built 1947, S/N 4649
- [N3966H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3966H): [Rokeby Richard F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROKEBY%20RICHARD%20F), [Tulsa, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Tulsa), built 1947, S/N 4667
- [N3968H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3968H): [Cannon Christopher C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CANNON%20CHRISTOPHER%20C), [Charleston, WV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WV/Charleston), built 1947, S/N 4669
- [N3971H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3971H): [Perry Gregory C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PERRY%20GREGORY%20C), [Maurice, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Maurice), built 1947, S/N 4672
- [N3977H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3977H): [Gaither David G Executor](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GAITHER%20DAVID%20G%20EXECUTOR), [Houston, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Houston), built 1947, S/N 4678
- [N415CD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N415CD): [Roehm David L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROEHM%20DAVID%20L), [Leesburg, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Leesburg), built 1947, S/N 4523
- [N433A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N433A): [Petty Clifford C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PETTY%20CLIFFORD%20C), [Cedar Hill, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Cedar%20Hill), S/N 4615
- [N499TT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N499TT): [Mackentepe Zandra Paige](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MACKENTEPE%20ZANDRA%20PAIGE), [Vinemont, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Vinemont), S/N 4664
- [N772CM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N772CM): [Duncan John S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DUNCAN%20JOHN%20S), [Maple, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Maple), S/N 4662
- [N87399](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N87399): [Lee Justin W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEE%20JUSTIN%20W), [Maud, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Maud), S/N 572
- [N93337](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N93337): [Oneel Cory](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ONEEL%20CORY), [Ames, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Ames), built 1946, S/N 660
- [N94621](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N94621): [Specht Leo M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPECHT%20LEO%20M), [Towner, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Towner), built 1947, S/N 4722
- [N94625](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N94625): [Costilow Bobby W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COSTILOW%20BOBBY%20W), [Griffin, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Griffin), built 1947, S/N 4726
- [N94636](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N94636): [Gregory Vernon L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GREGORY%20VERNON%20L), [Swansea, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Swansea), built 1947, S/N 4743
- [N94654](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N94654): [Moose James E Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOOSE%20JAMES%20E%20JR), [Newton, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Newton), built 1947, S/N 4763
- [N94667](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N94667): [Alee-Jay Enterprises Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALEE-JAY%20ENTERPRISES%20INC), [Topeka, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Topeka), built 1947, S/N 4778
- [N94676](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N94676): [Dwyer Casey M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DWYER%20CASEY%20M), [Stilwell, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Stilwell), built 1947, S/N 4787
- [N94692](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N94692): [Fuller William W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FULLER%20WILLIAM%20W), [Waxahachie, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Waxahachie), built 1947, S/N 4803
- [N94715](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N94715): [Schmaltz Dennis B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHMALTZ%20DENNIS%20B), [Rapid City, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Rapid%20City), built 1947, S/N 4826
- [N94729](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N94729): [Murphy Thomas](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MURPHY%20THOMAS), [Spring Hill, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Spring%20Hill), built 1947, S/N 4840
- [N94732](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N94732): [Babbitt Dennis L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BABBITT%20DENNIS%20L), [Crawford, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Crawford), S/N 4843
- [N94743](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N94743): [Flying Wrenches](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLYING%20WRENCHES), [Buhl, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Buhl), S/N 4854
- [N94746](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N94746): [White Wayne](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WHITE%20WAYNE), [Middleburg, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Middleburg), built 1947, S/N 4857

## NTSB investigations (33)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB ERA20LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA183), May 15, 2020: Ercoupe 415 (N3956H), Rogersville, TN, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The 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…
- [NTSB CEN18LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA034), Nov 20, 2017: Ercoupe 415 CD (N3067H), Aurora, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The 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,…
- [NTSB CEN16CA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16CA317), Aug 9, 2016: Ercoupe 415 (N3884H), Eminence, IN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The 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…
- [NTSB CEN11CA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA191), Jan 30, 2011: Ercoupe 415-CD (N127G), Newaygo, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff from a frozen lake.
- [NTSB FTW01FA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA151), Jun 24, 2001: Ercoupe 415-CD (N3962H), McAlester, OK, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: the inadvertent stall by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB CHI99LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA210), Jul 4, 1999: Ercoupe 415-CD (N127G), Jacksonville, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: A material defect in the sloshing compound. Factors were the blocked fuel system, inspection not identifying material defect, and the crop field.
- [NTSB FTW92LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA139), May 22, 1992: Ercoupe 415-CD (N3454H), Van, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: FUEL EXHAUSTION ENGINE POWER LOSS DUE TO THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN AVAILABLE FOR THE FORCED LANDING.
- [NTSB CHI90LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA057), Dec 29, 1989: Ercoupe 415-CD (N3871H), Lizton, IN, substantial damage. Probable cause: SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN BY THE PILOT AND HIS FAILURE TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS OF THE PILOT, TERRAIN CONDITION AND FENCE ON OR NEAR…
- [NTSB NYC87LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA116), Apr 5, 1987: Ercoupe 415D (N2833H), Warwick, NY, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX84LA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA413), Jul 23, 1984: Ercoupe 415-CD (N3514H), Pacoima, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX81FVG60](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FVG60), Aug 13, 1981: Erco 415-CD (N3862H), Sacramento, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI79FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FA012), Oct 27, 1978: Erco 415-CD (N94743), Gallipolis, OH, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB IAD77DKW10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77DKW10), Dec 22, 1976: Erco 415CD (N94706), Rockwood, TN, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX76FUJ93](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76FUJ93), Jul 20, 1976: Erco 415-C (N3386H), Bonita, AZ, destroyed
- [NTSB LAX75DUJ12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX75DUJ12), Aug 7, 1974: Erco 415-CD (N3386H), Wilcox, AZ, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA75AM014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA75AM014), Aug 6, 1974: Erco 415-CD (N3836H), Walterboro, SC, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB IAD74FID06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD74FID06), Jul 28, 1973: Erco 415-D (N3930H), Ashland, VA, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC73FAA14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC73FAA14), Oct 13, 1972: Ercoupe 415D (N94624), Fairbanks, AK, destroyed
- [NTSB MIA72FLA06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72FLA06), Aug 8, 1971: Erco 415-CD (N2383H), Jacksonville, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK71DVM40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK71DVM40), Feb 7, 1971: Eroupe 415CD (N3155H), Palo Alto, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN71AD020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN71AD020), Nov 1, 1970: Erco 415-CD (N3875H), Missoula, MT, destroyed, 5 fatal
- [NTSB CHI70F0033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70F0033), Jun 10, 1969: Erco 415-CD (N94610), Belleville, MI, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX69F0283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX69F0283), Mar 8, 1969: Ercoupe 415-CD (N3454H), Sunset Beach, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC68F0508](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC68F0508), Apr 5, 1968: Erco 415-CD (N3904H), Kansas City, MO, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC68D0343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC68D0343), Nov 11, 1967: Erco 415-D (N94642), Oelwein, IA, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA68D0137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA68D0137), Sep 17, 1967: Erco 415-C (N3905H), Easton, WA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA68D0205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA68D0205), Sep 17, 1967: Erco 415-C (N94654), Columbia, SC, no damage
- [NTSB FTW68F0108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68F0108), Jul 1, 1967: Erco 415-D (N3875H), Moulton, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC67F0487](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC67F0487), Feb 4, 1967: Erco 4I5-CD (N3913H), West Mifflin, PA, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC66F0380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66F0380), Dec 7, 1965: Ercoupe 415-CD (N2833H), So Plainfield, NJ, substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X3741](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3741), Sep 2, 1964: Ercoupe 415C (N2415H), Bennington, VT, substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X1809](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1809), May 17, 1964: Ercoupe 415C (N94654), Isle Of Palms, SC, substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X1189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1189), Apr 5, 1964: Ercoupe 415CD (N94706), Chillicothe, OH, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (26)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20200515007029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200515007029A), May 15, 2020: Ercoupe 415-CD (N3956H), Rogersville, TN, Destroyed, 1 fatal. At approximately 1809Z, N3956H an Ercoupe model 415CD, departed Hawkins County (rvn) Tennessee (Rogersville, TN). Piloted by the private pilot/owner [privacy…
- [Accident 20171120019559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171120019559A), Nov 20, 2017: Ercoupe 415-CD (N3067H), Elizibeth, CO, Substantial damage. On 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…
- [Accident 20160809007249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160809007249A), Aug 9, 2016: Ercoupe 415-CD (N3884H), Stilesville, IN, Substantial damage. On August 9, 2016, at approximately 1900 eastern daylight time (2300 UTC), an Ercoupe model 415CD, N3884H, registered and flown by [privacy data omitted] of…
- [Incident 20110511011859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110511011859I), May 11, 2011: Ercoupe 415-CD (N94654), London, KY, Minor damage. 05-11-2011, 1935 Hours EDT, N94654, during climb following take off from London, KY (loz), engine quit at 1000 ft AGL. An off airport landing was made. The…
- [Accident 20110130001849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110130001849A), Jan 30, 2011: Ercoupe 415-CD (N127G), Hess Lake, MI, Substantial damage. Pilot stated that he was at a local fly - in on a frozen lake ( Hess Lake)that had a snow plowed runway. While taking off his left wing tip contacted a…
- [Incident 20040607019719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040607019719I), Jun 7, 2004: Univar 415D (N2415H), Wilton, NY. (-23) Flight from claremont, NH to marcellus, NY, at 4300 feet 8 miles NE of sar, engine failed. Aircraft made an uneventful landing in corn field.
- [Accident 20010624016409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010624016409A), Jun 24, 2001: Univar 415CD (N3962H), Mcalester, OK, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (.19) On June 24, 2001, approximately 1500 central daylight time, a Ercoupe (eng & research corp.) 415-CD airplane, N3962H, was destroyed when it impacted…
- [Incident 19990922027309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990922027309I), Sep 22, 1999: Univar 415CD (N3480H), Tullahoma, TN, Minor damage. (-23) Aircraft made emergency landing in corn field after engine loss power. Malfunction of fuel pump caused loss of fuel pressure to engine, no auxiliary…
- [Incident 19990724026669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990724026669I), Jul 24, 1999: Univar 415CD (N3936H), Oconto, WI, Minor damage. (-23) Ercoupe, N3936H sustained damage to its propeller, engine cowling and nose gear as a result of a forced landing two miles west of the Oconto Municipal…
- [Accident 19990704017259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990704017259A), Jul 4, 1999: Univar 415CD (N127G), Jacksonville, IL, Substantial damage. (.19)On July 4, 1999, at 1200 central daylight time, an Ercoupe 415-CD, N127G, registered to and operated by a private pilot, sustained substantial damage…
- [Accident 19920521015549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920521015549A), May 21, 1992: Univar 415CD (N3454H), Van, TX, Substantial damage. Lost power,struck wires. Crashed trying for a rough field. Caught wires trying go under. Fuel tanks were empty.
- [Accident 19891229054309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891229054309A), Dec 29, 1989: Univar 415D (N3871H), Lizton, IN, Substantial damage. Tried to depart private snow covered strip. Unable to lift off ran into a fence and ditch off end of runway.
- [Incident 19891105055679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891105055679I), Nov 5, 1989: Univar 415CD (N3518H), Lytle, TX. Engine oil pressure dropped. Precautionary landing. Wasp had built nest in oil vest breather line.
- [Incident 19890820045929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890820045929I), Aug 20, 1989: Univar 415CD (N3454H), Las Vegas, NV. Engine losing power on approach. Landed on freeway. Fuel exhaustion due to a faulty fuel gauge.
- [Incident 19870811048239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870811048239I), Aug 11, 1987: Univar STC415 (N94616), Pleasantville, IA. Landed in a pasture after engine lost power en route. Suspect vaporization of auto fuel as cause.
- [Incident 19860608058019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860608058019I), Jun 8, 1986: Univar 415CD (N3825H), Princeton, MN, Minor damage. Aircraft veered off side of the runway on rollout. Bounced and nose gear failed. Pilot blamed a wind shift.
- [Accident 19840723036309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840723036309A), Jul 23, 1984: Univar 415CD (N3514H), Pacoima, CA, Substantial damage. Student pilot made hand landing damaging nose wheel.
- [Incident 19821001055519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19821001055519I), Oct 1, 1982: Univar 415* (N3440H), Loa, UT, Minor damage. Pilot made emergency landing in open field when engine failed. Airplane nosed over on landing.
- [Accident 19810813049529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810813049529A), Aug 13, 1981: Univar 415C (N3862H), Sacramento, CA, Substantial damage. Aircraft crashed short of runway during approach for landing.
- [Accident 19781027043991A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781027043991A), Oct 27, 1978: Univar 415CD (N94743), OH, Destroyed. Overtook and struck other aircraft from above and behind. Both on final.
- [Incident 19780622047119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780622047119I), Jun 22, 1978: Univar 415D (N2383H), Cecil Field, FL. Aircraft observed flying within air traffic area of Naval Air Station without clearance or radio contact with tower
- [Accident 19761222040679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19761222040679A), Dec 22, 1976: Univar 415CD (N94706), Rockwood, TN, Substantial damage. #1 Conrod failed due lack of lubrication. Ample oil in crankcase.
- [Accident 19760720022239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760720022239A), Jul 20, 1976: Univar 415CD (N3386H), Bonita, AZ, Destroyed
- [Accident 19740807025299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740807025299A), Aug 7, 1974: Univar 415CD (N3386H), Wilcox, AZ, Substantial damage. Plt mistook camp road for dest arpt & lnd. Had to swerve to avoid oncoming vehicle.
- [Accident 19740806029559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740806029559A), Aug 6, 1974: Univar 415CD (N3836H), Walterboro, SC, Destroyed. Low overcast ceiling reported. Rcvry date 8/7/74. Lo ovrcst clouds over acdt area.
- [Accident 19730728025989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730728025989A), Jul 28, 1973: Univar 415CD (N3930H), Ashland, VA, Substantial damage. Spot ldg using rwy edge,t/d bfr,gr hit rwy lip,collapsed second ldg on rwy.

## Service difficulty reports (6)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR 2004FA0000920](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000920), Jul 28, 2004: SKIN. CORRODED. INSPECTION OF WING CENTER SECTION PER AD 02-26-02 FOUND LIGHT CORROSION ON LOWER SKINS, MODERATE CORROSION ON 3 STIFFENERS. REPLACED STIFFENERS, CLEANED AND TRE
- [SDR 2004FA0000919](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000919), Jul 28, 2004: SKIN. CORRODED. INSPECTION OF WING CENTER SECTION PER AD 02-26-02 FOUND LIGHT CORROSION ON LOWER SKINS, MODERATE CORROSION ON 3 STIFFENERS. REPLACED STIFFENERS, CLEANED AND TRE
- [SDR 2004FA0000918](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000918), Jul 28, 2004: SKIN. CORRODED. INSPECTION OF WING CENTER SECTION PER AD 02-26-02 FOUND LIGHT CORROSION ON LOWER SKINS, MODERATE CORROSION ON 3 STIFFENERS. REPLACED STIFFENERS, CLEANED AND TRE
- [SDR CA040430001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040430001), Apr 26, 2004: RIB. 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 FUSEL
- [SDR 2004FA0000090](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000090), Dec 12, 2003: STIFFENER. DAMAGED. IN 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, IT
- [SDR CA000323005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000323005), Mar 10, 2000: FITTING. CRACKED. (CAN) LOWER LT FIREWALL FITTING P/N 515-31063-L FOUND CRACKED AT WELD IN LOWER LUG.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (103, first 50)

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

- [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA00079NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00079NY): Installation 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 Corporation
- [STC SA01005DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01005DE): Installation of a EarthX ETX900-TSO Lithium battery. EarthX Inc
- [STC SA00081NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00081NY): Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector. Alcor LLC
- [STC SA7965SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA7965SW): Application of fabric and polyurethane finishing system. Shady Aviation LLC
- [STC SA04378CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04378CH): Installation of an engine modified per STC SE04349CH. SureFly Partners Ltd
- [STC SA01757WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01757WI): To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA03898NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03898NY): Installation and maintenance of ORATEX covering and coating material. Aircraft Design & Certification Ltd
- [STC SA04568CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04568CH): Installation of the uAvionix tailBeaconX, a tail mounted position light with integrated Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Out and 1090MHz Mode-S transponder functionality. uAvionix Corporation
- [STC SA02658SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02658SE): Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA120GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA120GL): Install Cleveland Wheel and Brakes conversion kit, P/N 199-69. S/N 813 and up. Kaman Corporation Aircraft Wheel and Brake LLC
- [STC SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc
- [STC SA04776NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04776NY): The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained. HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc
- [STC SA00006SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00006SE): ONE ONLY STC, S/N 1458: Data pertaining to this modification are considered inadequate for duplication in other aircraft. This approval is limited to the modification of Ercoupe Model 415D Aircraft, Serial Number 1458, Registration Number N94135 only. Walter Rick Robinette
- [STC SA04550CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04550CH): Installation of firewall mounted Electric Fuel Transfer Pump, reroute of fuel transfer lines and removal of engine driven mechanical fuel transfer pump. Alpha Aviation Inc
- [STC SA01818WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01818WI): Installation of Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA00410BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00410BO): Installation of an AV-30-C Multi-Mode Indicator. uAvionix Corporation
- [STC SA01831WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01831WI): To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Petersen Aviation Inc
- [STC SA02268CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02268CH): Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA3502WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3502WE): Installation of fiberglass nose bowl. Alpha Aviation Inc
- [STC SA04362CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04362CH): Installation of the uAvionix skyBeacon Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out. uAvionix Corporation
- [STC SA02503AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02503AK): Installation of AMSAFE State of the Art Restraint System (SOARS) inflatable restraints. AMSAFE Inc
- [STC SA02493CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02493CH): Installation of a Three Point Torso Restraint System. Alpha Aviation Inc
- [STC SA02601CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02601CH): Installation of a Battery Master Relay. Alpha Aviation Inc
- [STC SA02757CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02757CH): Installation of the Univair Model E elevator assembly. Alpha Aviation Inc
- [STC SA10077SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10077SC): Installation of push-button starter system. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA02450CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02450CH): Increase the Maximum Gross Weight to 1320 lbs when the aircraft has been modified. Alpha Aviation Inc
- [STC SA00780SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00780SE): Installation of the True Lock Safety Retention Axle Lock Nut System. True Lock LLC
- [STC SA01246CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01246CH): Replace existing glass bowl gascolator with Skyport Services metal bowl Gascolator Part No. SS13100. Alpha Aviation Inc
- [STC SA01247CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01247CH): Replace existing main LG strut seal with MLG Oleo Restoration Kit. Alpha Aviation Inc
- [STC SA01407CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01407CH): Replace existing brake master cylinder with replacement brake master cylinder. Alpha Aviation Inc
- [STC SA01409CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01409CH): Replace existing brake reservoir with replacement brake reservoir. Alpha Aviation Inc
- [STC SA1097GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1097GL): Installation of single lamp landing light. Alpha Aviation Inc
- [STC SA1180GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1180GL): Installation of main and nose gear fairings. Alpha Aviation Inc
- [STC SA2185WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2185WE): Installation of main gear wheel fairings. Alpha Aviation Inc
- [STC SA330GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA330GL): Installation of 9-cu. ft. Baggage Compartment. Alpha Aviation Inc
- [STC SA00478CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00478CH): Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc
- [STC SA01768SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01768SE): Installation of an oil cooler system. Steve's Aircraft
- [STC SA10921SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10921SC): Installation of an alternator and regulator as a replacement to existing OEM generators and mechanical voltage regulators. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA02283SE PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02283SE%20PAGE%202): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In Flight Data) CGR-30P. Electronics International Inc
- [STC SA02402SE PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02402SE%20PAGE%202): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data) CGR-30C. Electronics International Inc
- [STC SA01026SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01026SE): Improved fuel gascolator assembly. Steve's Aircraft
- [STC SA1315WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1315WE): Installation of Mixture Monitor (exhaust gas temperature probe, gage and selector) in accordance with Delta Products Part Lists A-192 and A-193, or in accordance with Tri-Star Corporation Mixture Monitor Installation Instructions dated December 9, 1981, or later FAA approved revision and/or Drawing List MM-127 dated November 15, 1981, or later FAA approved revision in aircraft models listed in Master Eligibility List P-80-A-6 revised March 29, 1968, copy attached, or later FAA approved revision. Universal Corporation
- [STC SA00068SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00068SE): Installation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1). Electronics International Inc
- [STC SA2693NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2693NM): Installation of Electronics International digital volt/amp gauges and accessories. Electronics International Inc
- [STC SA01988SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01988SE): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data) MVP-50P. Electronics International Inc
- [STC SA593CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA593CH): Install Champion SlickSTART magneto booster system. Champion Aerospace LLC
- [STC SA02033AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02033AT): Modification to install an air-oil separator to prevent oil from being aspirated from the engine breather line. M-20 Oil Separators LLC
- [STC SA4005NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4005NM): Precise Flight Inc. Pulselite Control System. Precise Flight Inc
- [STC SA1-4](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1-4): Recover outer wing panels with metal. Skycraft Design Inc

All 103: https://openairdocs.org/model/ercoupe-415-cd/stcs.md

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Engineering & Research 415-CD](https://openairdocs.org/model/engineering-research-415-cd): 16 registered aircraft, registry code 0420304
- [Forney 415-CD](https://openairdocs.org/model/forney-415-cd): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0420334
- [Erco 415-CD](https://openairdocs.org/model/erco-415-cd): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0420404

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