- Manufacturer (registry)
- ERCOUPE
- Model
- 415-E
- Registry code
- 0420328
- Registered
- 18 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-787
- 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 · 41
| 1946 | 11 |
|---|---|
| 1947 | 1 |
| 1948 | 21 |
| 1949 | 1 |
| 1951 | 1 |
| 1954 | 1 |
| 1956 | 2 |
| 1968 | 1 |
| 1971 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
Airworthiness directives that may apply · 9
ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.
| 1956 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1957 | 1 |
| 1959 | 2 |
| 1967 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 |
Airframe · Ercoupe 415-E
AD 2012-08-06Flight ControlsAD 2003-21-01Outer wing panelsAD 2002-26-02Wing Center SectionAD 2002-16-04Fuel Line Nipples, Aluminum Fuel Line elbows, and GascolatorAD 67-06-03Rudder bellcrankAD 59-25-05Rudder reinforcementAD 59-05-04Rear spar reinforcementAD 57-02-01Rudder horn attachmentAD 54-26-02Control cable frayingQuery with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT d.ad_number, d.status, d.subject, d.effective_date
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 ('0420328'))
ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT d.ad_number, d.status, d.subject, d.effective_date
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 ('0420328'))
ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
Registered aircraft · 18
N1299Grater Timothy F · Knoxville, TNN2085HGillham David R · Adamsville, TNN2604HStahl Flying Services Inc · Petersburg, WV
See all 18 registered aircraftQuery with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('0420328')
ORDER BY n_number"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('0420328')
ORDER BY n_numberRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
STCs approved for this model · 3
STC SA01005DEInstallation of a EarthX ETX900-TSO Lithium batterySTC SA04550CHInstallation of firewall mounted Electric Fuel Transfer Pump, reroute of fuel transfer lines and removal of engine driven mechanical fuel transfer pumpSTC SA04652CHTo allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification
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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 = '415E') ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.stc_number"
Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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 = '415E') ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.stc_number
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NTSB investigations · 16
Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.
Of 1 case NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events
Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings
Of 4 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.
NTSB WPR09CA126Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportErcoupe 415-E · Camas, WAThe pilot's misjudged landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB LAX99FA128Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415E · Kingman, AZThe in-flight loss of airplane control due to rear wing spar attachment fitting failure. The failure resulted from severe corrosion that was undetected during performance of an inspection specified by an airworthiness directive. The airworthiness directive…NTSB NYC94LA095Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-E · Warrenton, VAthe pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway and nosing over. A factor in this accident was the pilot's lack of experience on grass strips in this make and…
See all 16 investigationsQuery with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
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 ('0420328')
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
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 ('0420328')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
FAA incident reports · 9
Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.
Accident 20090219002349AUnivar 415E · Camas, WAStudent pilot ([privacy data omitted]), with solo authorization, was practicing landings at his home base field, [privacy data omitted]. Pilot reported light headwind but did not have a weather report and was not intending to leave the area. Pilot landed near…Accident 19990320046949AUnivar 415E · Kingman, AZ(-23)On March 20, 1999 at 0925 (AZ time) aircraft N94818, Ercoupe model 415E, serial no. 4932 crashed at approximately 1.5 miles northwest of Kingman Airport as the aircraft approached the airport. Both occupants were fatally injured. There was no evidence of…Accident 19940528012759AUnivar 415E · Warrenton, VAFailed accelerate on takeoff. Aborted. Exited runway. Nosed over. First time on a grass runway.Accident 19920510013979AUnivar 415E · Berlin, WIPilot lost control of aircraft on takeoff roll. Veered off runway and struck a tree. No mechanical problems found.Incident 19880227010779IUnivar 415E · Harvard, NENose tire blew on rollout. Making touch and go landings. Aircraft stayed on runway.Accident 19840819041289AUnivar 415E · Charlestown, RILeft main contacted bush on final. Propeller blades entangled in vines and stopped, aircraft swung 180 degrees.Incident 19811124088119IUnivar 415C · Taft, CALanded short of dirt landing strip in a cotten field. Canadian pilots, U.S. Special purpose cert expired in 1972.Incident 19810123011019IUnivar 415E · Bay City, TXDuring taxi from tie down area the prop struck another aircraft on the wing causing major structural damage.Accident 19740625020789AUnivar 415E · Stockbridge, GANr 4 cnctng rod brg failed.
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('0420328')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('0420328')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
Service difficulty reports · 6
SDR 2008FA0000179Rib · corrodedCOMPLIANCE WITH AD 2002-26-02 DETECT AND CORRECT CORROSION IN WING CENTER SECTION. FOUND 5 RIVETS CORRODED OFF THE LOWER CENTER RIB ON THE RT WING WALKWAY BOX.SDR 2002FA0000760Elt · activatedTHE ELT SWITCH WAS IN THE ON POSITION BUT THE ELT DID NOT ACTIVATE DURING THE ACCIDENT SEQUENCE. THE REASON WAS NOT IMMEDIATELY KNOWN.SDR 97ZZZX4257Spar Cap · corrodedSEVERE CORROSION ON LOWER CENTER SECTION SPAR CAP. CORROSION WAS FOUND AFTER RT WING WAS REMOVED FOR REPAIR DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION. CORROSION CANNOT BE DETECTED WITH WING INSTALLED. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDED PANEL BE INSTALLED ON BOTTOM SKIN PANEL TO CHECK FOSDR 96ZZZX4159Spar · corrodedREPORTING FINDINGS OF INSPECTION REQUIRED IN AD 94-18-04. EVIDENCE FOUND OF CORROSION BETWEEN PARTS OF REAR SPAR IN LEFT WING. SAME CONDITION FOUND IN RIGHT WING AS WELL AS A PORTION OF EXFOLIATION FOUND IN BOTTOM SPAR CAP, AFT SIDE, ABOUT A FOOT FROM THE OUSDR 96ZZZX3803Spar · crackedPURCHASED NEW SPAR FOR RUDDER FROM UNIVAIR. FOUND CRACKS DURING PREP FOR INSTALLATION. INFORMED UNIVAIR AND REQUESTED REPLACEMENT. RECEIVED A TOTAL OF THREE CRACKED SPARS AND HAD THE FAA INVOLVED BEFORE RECEIVING A GOOD PART. HAD TO SEND THAT BACK AND REQUSDR 96ZZZX3572Spar · corrodedINSPECTION REQUIRED IN AD 94-18-04. FOUND EVIDENCE OF CORROSION BETWEEN PARTS OF REAR SPAR IN LEFT WING. SAME CONDITION FOUND IN RIGHT WING AS WELL AS A PORTION OF EXFOLIATION FOUND IN BOTTOM SPAR CAP, AFT SIDE, ABOUT A FOOT FROM THE OUTBOARD END.
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_key = '415E' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"
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SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_key = '415E' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
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The same model under other registry codes
Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.
Engineering & Research 415-E7 registered aircraftForney 415-E1 registered aircraftErco 415-E0 registered aircraft
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT m.code, m.manufacturer, m.model, count(g.n_number) AS aircraft
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 = '415E' AND m.code NOT IN ('0420328')
GROUP BY ALL
ORDER BY aircraft DESC
LIMIT 12"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT m.code, m.manufacturer, m.model, count(g.n_number) AS aircraft
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 = '415E' AND m.code NOT IN ('0420328')
GROUP BY ALL
ORDER BY aircraft DESC
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