# Ercoupe G - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 0420722 - Manufacturer (registry): ERCOUPE - Model: G - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 2 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 85 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS TC 674](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/TC%20674) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Dart Aircraft Corporation - Registered aircraft: 21 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/ercoupe-g 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). Effective Mar 21, 2022 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 94-18-04 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-18-04-R1) (historical): Outer Wing Panels · Univair 415-C, 415-CD, 415-D and 7 more.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 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (1) - [SAIB CE-14-03](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-14-03): Wing Spar Damage. Issued Nov 15, 2013 ## Registered aircraft (21) - [N1659Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1659Z): [Southern Aircraft Consultancy Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTHERN%20AIRCRAFT%20CONSULTANCY%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Casper, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Casper), built 1949, S/N 5021 - [N25L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25L): [Krall James M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KRALL%20JAMES%20M), [Mitchell, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Mitchell), S/N 5025 - [N3973C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3973C): [Independence, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Independence), built 1953, S/N 5040, Registration pending - [N415G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N415G): [Webber Gregory W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WEBBER%20GREGORY%20W), [Nyssa, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Nyssa), built 1949, S/N 5052 - [N611P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N611P): [Colton Richard F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COLTON%20RICHARD%20F), [Grants Pass, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Grants%20Pass), S/N 5075 - [N94403](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N94403): [Mcgee Danny P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCGEE%20DANNY%20P), [S Prince Geo, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/S%20Prince%20Geo), built 1949, S/N 5035 - [N94411](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N94411): [Evansville, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Evansville), built 1950, S/N 5069, Sale reported - [N94426](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N94426): [Battie Kenneth L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BATTIE%20KENNETH%20L), [Seattle, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Seattle), S/N 5060 - [N94427](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N94427): [Ericson Eric](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ERICSON%20ERIC), [St Charles, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/St%20Charles), S/N 5073 - [N94428](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N94428): [Ross William P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROSS%20WILLIAM%20P), [Brighton, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Brighton), built 1950, S/N 5074 - [N94431](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N94431): [Byrne Matthew A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BYRNE%20MATTHEW%20A), [West Allis, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/West%20Allis), built 1950, S/N 5077 - [N94438](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N94438): [Gassert Kevin J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GASSERT%20KEVIN%20J), [Cincinnati, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Cincinnati), S/N 5008 - [N94765](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N94765): [Demarzo Alexander](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DEMARZO%20ALEXANDER), [Flower Mound, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Flower%20Mound), built 1949, S/N 5031 - [N9485K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9485K): [Gregory Vernon L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GREGORY%20VERNON%20L), [Swansea, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Swansea), built 1949, S/N 4999 - [N94881](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N94881): [Heusinkveld Karen B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HEUSINKVELD%20KAREN%20B), [San Marcos, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/San%20Marcos), built 1950, S/N 5067 - [N94886](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N94886): [Walker Stephen L Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WALKER%20STEPHEN%20L%20TRUSTEE), [Andover, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Andover), built 1949, S/N 5014 - [N94887](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N94887): [Moore Gary Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOORE%20GARY%20TRUSTEE), [Hillsboro, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Hillsboro), built 1949, S/N 5015 - [N94889](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N94889): [Springer Thomas W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPRINGER%20THOMAS%20W), [Gulf Breeze, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Gulf%20Breeze), S/N 5017 - [N94890](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N94890): [Yeates Rebecca A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/YEATES%20REBECCA%20A), [San Angelo, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/San%20Angelo), built 1949, S/N 5018 - [N94894](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N94894): [Chappie Michael R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHAPPIE%20MICHAEL%20R), [Sidney, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Sidney), built 1949, S/N 5022 - [N94898](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N94898): [Gorham Raymond A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GORHAM%20RAYMOND%20A), [Lock Haven, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Lock%20Haven), built 1949, S/N 5026 ## STCs approved for it (84, first 50) - [STC SA00068SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00068SE): Installation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1). Electronics International Inc. - [STC SA00071SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00071SE): Cockpit sun visor installation.. Rosen Sunvisor Systems LLC - [STC SA00081NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00081NY): Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector.. Alcor LLC - [STC SA00410BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00410BO): Installation of an AV-30-C Multi-Mode Indicator. uAvionix Corporation - [STC SA00478CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00478CH): Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric.. Aviation Products Systems Inc. - [STC SA00680SE (2 OF 6](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00680SE%20(2%20OF%206): Installation of Electronics International model UBG-16 or UBG-16T bar graph engine analyzer.. Electronics International - [STC SA00780SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00780SE): Installation of the True Lock Safety Retention Axle Lock Nut System. True Lock LLC - [STC SA01158WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01158WI): Installation of Aero Enhancements UV250-1 Supplemental Instrument Panel Lightning System.. Aero Enhancements Inc. - [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 SA01757WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01757WI): To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA01768SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01768SE): Installation of an oil cooler system.. Steve's Aircraft - [STC SA01818WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01818WI): Installation of Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument. Garmin International Inc. - [STC SA01831WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01831WI): To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Petersen Aviation Inc - [STC SA01944CH (2 OF 2)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01944CH%20(2%20OF%202)): Modify airplane to fly on unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index, per ASTM Specification D-439 or D-4818 of any volatility class, A through E, or 82UL AVGAS per ASTM D-6227.. Experimental Aircraft Association Inc. - [STC SA01959SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01959SE): Installation of a Lycoming O-320-A2B engine and Sensenich M74DM-58 propeller; installed in accordance with FW-TAL385-04, Revision IR, dated July 3, 2008, and maintained in accordance with Instructions for Continued Airworthiness Document Number FW-TAL385-13, Revision IR, dated 9/25/08.. Timothy A. Lunceford - [STC SA01967WI (3 OF3)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI%20(3%20OF3)): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications 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 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 SA02156CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02156CH): Installation of a 30-gallon fuel system. Duckboy America, LLC - [STC SA02268CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02268CH): Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [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 SA02442AK PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02442AK%20PAGE%202): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 2000/2500 ADS-B system. ADS-B Technologies, LLC - [STC SA02444AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02444AK): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 9000/9000R ADS-B system installed. ADS-B Technologies LLC - [STC SA02493CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02493CH): Installation of a Three Point Torso Restraint System. Alpha Aviation Inc - [STC SA02503AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02503AK): Installation of AMSAFE State of the Art Restraint System (SOARS) inflatable restraints. AMSAFE Inc. - [STC SA02601CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02601CH): Installation of a Battery Master Relay.. Alpha Aviation Inc - [STC SA02636SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02636SE): Installation of Garmin GPS 175 Navigation System and GNX 375 Navigation System with ADS-B In/Out Transponder.. Garmin International Inc. - [STC SA02658SE (1 OF 2)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02658SE%20(1%20OF%202)): Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System. Garmin International Inc. - [STC SA02825NY PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02825NY%20PAGE%202): Installation of Aerospace Logic Aircraft Instruments. Aerospace Logic Inc. - [STC SA04046CH PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04046CH%20PAGE%202): Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500). Acron Aviation Inc. - [STC SA04362CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04362CH): Installation of the uAvionix skyBeacon Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out. uAvionix Corporation - [STC SA04378CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04378CH): Installation of an engine modified per STC SE04349CH. SureFly Partners 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 SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA04776NY (1 OF 2)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04776NY%20(1%20OF%202)): The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained. HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc. - [STC SA04776NY (2 OF2)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04776NY%20(2%20OF2)): The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained. HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc. - [STC SA09470SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA09470SC): Installation of Starter Indicator light system.. Texas Skyways Inc - [STC SA1-4](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1-4): Recover outer wing panels with metal.. Skycraft Design Inc - [STC SA10077SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10077SC): Installation of push-button starter system.. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC - [STC SA1009NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1009NE): Installation of alternator system on Erco 415-C, CD, D, G, E with Continental engine C85-12; Erco 415-C, CD, D, Forney F-1, F-1A, Alon A-2, A2-A, Mooney M10 with Continental engine C90-12, and Erco415-D with Continental engine O-200-A.. Barnstormers Aviation - [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 SA1097GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1097GL): Installation of single lamp landing light. Alpha Aviation Inc - [STC SA11172SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11172SC): Installation of an ADS600-B Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Universal Access Transceiver (UAT) and Global Positioning System (GPS) antenna. NavWorx Inc - [STC SA1180GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1180GL): Installation of main and nose gear fairings. Alpha Aviation Inc - [STC SA1181GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1181GL): Installation of main gear wheel fairings and/or nose gear wheel fairings.. FRA Enterprises, Inc - [STC SA127GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA127GL): Install Cleveland Wheel and Brakes conversion kit, P/N 199-69.. Kaman Corporation Aircraft Wheel and Brake LLC All 84: https://openairdocs.org/model/ercoupe-g/stcs.md ## NTSB investigations (8) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB DEN04CA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04CA068), May 5, 2004: Ercoupe 415G (N94405), Falcon, CO, destroyed. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A contributing factor was the clear air turbulence encounter. - [NTSB CHI02LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA230), Aug 3, 2002: Ercoupe G (N94431), Palmyra, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: Failure by the pilot-in-command to properly compensate for the wind conditions, as well as an improper landing flare. Contibuting factors were the inadequate supervision by the flight instructor and… - [NTSB IAD97LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA083), Jun 8, 1997: Ercoupe G (N94435), Dalton, NY, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: the pilot's delay in aborting the landing after allowing the airplane to touchdown long. His failure to attain a proper touchdown point was a related factor. - [NTSB FTW92LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA235), Sep 30, 1992: Ercoupe 415-G (N94424), Gallup, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT'S LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE PERFORMANCE CAPABILITY OF THE AIRCRAFT. FACTORS WERE THE RISING TERRAIN AND HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE. - [NTSB DEN78DQD24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN78DQD24), Jul 10, 1978: Erco 415-G (N94423), Las Cruces, NM, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA72FKG41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72FKG41), Sep 14, 1971: Erco 415-C (N94889), Allenhurst, GA, destroyed - [NTSB OAK70D0120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK70D0120), Sep 19, 1969: Erco 415G (N94408), Lone Pine, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB MKC70D0052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC70D0052), Jul 4, 1969: Ercoupe 415-G (N94421), S.Sioux City, NE, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (6) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Incident 20110714019389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110714019389I), Jul 14, 2011: Ercoupe G (N94898), Fulton, NY, Substantial damage. On July 14, 2011 at approximately 1640 EDT, pilot [privacy data omitted] hand-propped aircraft N94898 in an attempt to charge a weak aircraft battery. [privacy… - [Accident 20040505009259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040505009259A), May 5, 2004: Univar ERCOUPEG (N94405), Colorado Sprin, CO, Substantial damage. (-23) Departed runway 15 Meadow Lake Airport, falcon Colorado, (00V), at 10:55 MDT for a local flight. Aircraft climbed out to 7,100 ft MSL and turned in an… - [Accident 20020803038169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020803038169A), Aug 3, 2002: Univar 415G (N94431), Palmyra, WI, Substantial damage. (-23) On August 3, 2002, at 1050 CDT, Ercoupe 415B, N94431, was on approach to rwy 09, Palmyra Municipal Airport, WI (88C) with a pilot and instructor onboard… - [Accident 19970608013499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970608013499A), Jun 8, 1997: Dart G (N94435), Allegany County, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Aircraft landed and ran out of runway, attempted to takeoff again, hit trees, crashed. (.4) on June 8, 1997, at 1830 eastern daylight time, N94435, an Ercoupe… - [Accident 19920929039239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920929039239A), Sep 29, 1992: Univar 415G (N94424), Gallup, NM, Substantial damage. Unable out climb rising terrain on climbout. Struck fence post landing on a road. Gross wt density altitude factors - [Accident 19780710016619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780710016619A), Jul 10, 1978: Univar 415G (N94423), Las Cruces, NM, Substantial damage. Sand found in mixture control mechanism. ## Service difficulty reports (1) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR CA080806011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080806011), Jul 16, 2008: ARM. CRACKED. (CAN) MFG HAS RECEIVED A REPORT THAT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES ON THE D500-560-041 CARGO MIRROR INSTALLATION AT CHG001 THE D2010-103 ARM MAY CRACK DURING FLIG ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Dart G](https://openairdocs.org/model/dart-g): 5 registered aircraft, registry code 2700102 - [Baby Ace G](https://openairdocs.org/model/baby-ace-g): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 00301GH - [Forney G](https://openairdocs.org/model/forney-g): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0420702 - [Green Thomas L G](https://openairdocs.org/model/green-thomas-l-g): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05612BS - [Simpson Warren G](https://openairdocs.org/model/simpson-warren-g): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0561926 - [Monocoupe G](https://openairdocs.org/model/monocoupe-g): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 5810120 - [Midget Mustang G](https://openairdocs.org/model/midget-mustang-g): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05601S9 - [Gulf Coast Helicopter G](https://openairdocs.org/model/gulf-coast-helicopter-g): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05633YR - [Van Bezel G](https://openairdocs.org/model/van-bezel-g): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 1130874 - [Funk G](https://openairdocs.org/model/funk-g): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 5480221 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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