# Forney 415-C - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 0420332 - Manufacturer (registry): FORNEY - Model: 415-C - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 2 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 900 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS A-718](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-718) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Univair Aircraft Corporation - Registered aircraft: 17 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/forney-415-c 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 - [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 (17) - [N2191H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2191H): [Coulson Mark Douglas](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COULSON%20MARK%20DOUGLAS), [Zanesville, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Zanesville), built 1946, S/N 2814 - [N2642H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2642H): [Bennett Steven A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BENNETT%20STEVEN%20A), [Boylston, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Boylston), built 1946, S/N 3267 - [N2849H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2849H): [Coupe Brothers LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COUPE%20BROTHERS%20LLC), [Lopez Island, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Lopez%20Island), built 1946, S/N 3474 - [N3022H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3022H): [Scheidel Aaron J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHEIDEL%20AARON%20J), [Pleasant Grove, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Pleasant%20Grove), S/N 3647 - [N3244H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3244H): [Manning Gary D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MANNING%20GARY%20D), [Newalla, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Newalla), built 1946, S/N 3869 - [N3697H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3697H): [Fuller Randy M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FULLER%20RANDY%20M), [Mooresville, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Mooresville), built 1946, S/N 4322 - [N37130](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N37130): [Folk George W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FOLK%20GEORGE%20W), [Martinsburg, WV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WV/Martinsburg), built 1941, S/N 97 - [N415RG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N415RG): [Gregory Vernon L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GREGORY%20VERNON%20L), [Swansea, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Swansea), built 1961, S/N 864 - [N747EC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N747EC): [Gregory Vernon L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GREGORY%20VERNON%20L), [Swansea, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Swansea), built 1946, S/N 747 - [N93383](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N93383): [Wilson Theron C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILSON%20THERON%20C), [Chugiak, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Chugiak), built 1946, S/N 706 - [N93663](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N93663): [Mcdaniel Michael K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCDANIEL%20MICHAEL%20K), [Troy, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Troy), built 1946, S/N 986 - [N93936](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N93936): [Smith Charles A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMITH%20CHARLES%20A), [Perry, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Perry), built 1946, S/N 1259 - [N94030](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N94030): [Williamson Motor Co Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILLIAMSON%20MOTOR%20CO%20INC), [Wewoka, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Wewoka), built 1946, S/N 1353 - [N94J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N94J): [Monica Steven J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MONICA%20STEVEN%20J), [Lakeland, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Lakeland), built 1946, S/N 1371 - [N99421](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N99421): [Wilhelm Kenneth H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILHELM%20KENNETH%20H), [Helena, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Helena), built 1946, S/N 2044 - [N99543](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N99543): [Horne Lynn E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HORNE%20LYNN%20E), [Adel, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Adel), built 1946, S/N 2166 - [N99558](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N99558): [Jacobelli Michael C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JACOBELLI%20MICHAEL%20C), [Wayne, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Wayne), S/N 2181 ## STCs approved for it (120, first 50) - [STC SA00058SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00058SE): Installation of provisions and parts for a wing fold system.. McCarthy Fred - [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 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 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 SA0058SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA0058SE): Installation of the provisions and parts for a wing fold system. Frederick C. McCarthy - [STC SA00780SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00780SE): Installation of the True Lock Safety Retention Axle Lock Nut System. True Lock LLC - [STC SA01005DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01005DE): Installation of a EarthX ETX900-TSO Lithium battery. EarthX Inc. - [STC SA01026SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01026SE): Improved fuel gascolator assembly.. Steve's Aircraft - [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 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 SA02168AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02168AK): Installation of hourmeter airspeed switch. For unpressurized aircraft only. Pressurized aircraft must have pressurization system deactivated.. Avalaska Inc - [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 SA02450CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02450CH): Increase the Maximum Gross Weight to 1320 lbs when the aircraft has been modified. Alpha Aviation Inc - [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 SA02520AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02520AT): Installation of M-20 Oil Separator, model 600-WP.. M-20 Oil Separators LLC - [STC SA02601CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02601CH): Installation of a Battery Master Relay.. Alpha Aviation 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 SA02757CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02757CH): Installation of the Univair Model E elevator assembly. Alpha Aviation Inc - [STC SA03898NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03898NY): Installation and maintenance of ORATEX covering and coating material. Aircraft Design & Certification Ltd - [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 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 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 SA1-208](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1-208): Two 4595 100-watt General Electric sealed beam landing lights in nose cowling.. Air Service, Inc - [STC SA1-336](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1-336): Continental C-90-14F engine and McCauley 1B90-CM7152 propeller.. Richard W Weibley - [STC SA1-4](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1-4): Recover outer wing panels with metal.. Skycraft Design Inc - [STC SA1-78](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1-78): Metal skin replacement on wing surfaces.. Townson George All 120: https://openairdocs.org/model/forney-415-c/stcs.md ## NTSB investigations (17) 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 NYC91LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA002), Oct 3, 1990: Forney 415D (N2911H), Morrisville, NY, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT EXECUTING A LEFT TURN AT AN ALTITUDE INSUFFICIENT TO CLEAR A CORN FIELD LOCATED IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE DEPARTURE RUNWAY. - [NTSB CHI84LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA207), May 27, 1984: Ercoupe 415 (N2622H), Plainwell, MI, substantial damage - [NTSB ATL80FKW19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL80FKW19), Aug 18, 1980: Erco 415-C (N99446), Nashville, TN, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB MKC76DCQ67](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76DCQ67), Jul 18, 1976: Erco 415-C (N94102), Derby, KS, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC75FNE11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75FNE11), Sep 22, 1974: Erco 415-C (N320D), Ansonia, CT, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA73FLG31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73FLG31), Dec 30, 1972: Erco 415-C (N99543), Inman, SC, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC72DKM36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72DKM36), May 6, 1972: Erco 415-C (N94030), Mayodan, NC, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX71DUG89](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71DUG89), May 31, 1971: Erco 415-C (N3715H), Elsinore, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI71FBQ26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71FBQ26), Dec 7, 1970: Erco 415-C (N2572H), Galesburg, IL, destroyed - [NTSB OAK69D0136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK69D0136), Sep 21, 1968: Erco 415-C (N3635H), Oakland, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB OAK68F0107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK68F0107), Sep 12, 1967: Erco 415-C (N3597H), Hanu Maui, HI, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC67F0028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC67F0028), May 13, 1966: Ercoupe 415C (N2866H), Fancy Gap, VA, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW66F0482](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66F0482), Dec 24, 1965: Ercoupe 415-C (N3750H), Fairview, OK, substantial damage - [NTSB ANC65A0055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC65A0055), Jun 20, 1965: Ercoupe 415C (N94149), Palmer, AK, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB UNK64X3131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3131), Jul 31, 1964: Ercoupe 415C (N93472), Fishtail, MT, substantial damage - [NTSB UNK64X2782](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2782), Jul 12, 1964: Forney 415C (N3244H), Purcell, OK, destroyed - [NTSB UNK64X2083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2083), Jun 3, 1964: Ercoupe 415C (N37123), Woodland, IL, destroyed ## FAA accident and incident reports (8) 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 19990301016629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990301016629I), Mar 1, 1999: Univar 415C (N99349), Carrington, ND, Destroyed. (-5)On March 1, 1999, at 0800 central daylight time (CDT), an Ercoupe 415C, N99349, operated by a student pilot, was demolished during a ground test run of the… - [Accident 19950911048679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950911048679A), Sep 11, 1995: N3697H, Broomfield, CO, Substantial damage. (-16) None of the nine responsibilities were involved in this accident. Both pilot in command and aircraft were properly certificated. On the day of the… - [Incident 19910111003959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910111003959I), Jan 11, 1991: Univar 415C (N2849H), Everett, WA, Substantial damage. Mechanic hand propped aircraft to reposition. It taxied into parked aircraft. No chocks or tie downs. - [Accident 19901003043969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901003043969A), Oct 3, 1990: Univar STC415 (N2911H), Morrisonville, NY, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Made low altitude turn after liftoff. Wing struck tall corn causing aircraft to cartwheel. - [Accident 19840527018999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840527018999A), May 27, 1984: Univar 415C (N2622H), Plainwell, MI, Substantial damage. Wing caught in high vegetation along side of runway causing aircraft to pull off runway and flip inverted. - [Accident 19800818036229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800818036229A), Aug 18, 1980: Univar 415C (N99446), Nashville, TN, Destroyed. Overgross, had been drinking. Engine missing due to dirt & corrosion in carb. Stalled on climbout. Hit residence. - [Accident 19760718021399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760718021399A), Jul 18, 1976: Univar 415C (N94102), Derby, KS, Substantial damage - [Accident 19740922032479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740922032479A), Sep 22, 1974: Univar 415C (N320D), Ansonia, CT, Substantial damage. Unlighted grass strip. ## Service difficulty reports (46) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2022FA0000725](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000725), Nov 23, 2022: EXHAUST VALVE. STUCK. EMERGENCY LANDING, ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION, DUE POWER LOSS. FOUND NR 3 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE STUCK IN VALVE GUIDE. - [SDR 2020FA0000213](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000213), Apr 1, 2020: SPAR. CORRODED. VISUALLY INSPECTED MAIN SPAR CENTER SECTION PER AD 2002-26-02 AND UNIVAIR SERVICE BULLETIN #31. - FOUND LIGHT SURFACE CORROSION ALONG CENTER SECTION SPAR WEBBIN - [SDR 2015FA0000207](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000207), May 13, 2015: SPAR CAP. CRACKED. AIRCRAFT WAS IN A DISASSEMBLED CONDITION FOR REPAIR/RESTORATION. WHILE INSPECTING THE ACFT IAW AD 02-26-02 AND SB 31, A CRACK WAS DETECTED IN THE FORWARD TOP MA - [SDR 2013FA0000297](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000297), May 20, 2013: STRUCTURE. CORRODED. FOUND SIGNIFICANT CORROSION IN BOTH LT AND RT WING CENTER SECTION BEHIND REAR SPAR. REMOVED LOWER SKINS. REPLACED AFFECTED COMPONENTS, CLEANED AND TREATED SURRO - [SDR 2013FA0000258](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000258), May 2, 2013: THROTTLE CABLE. BROKEN. WHILE ON THE DOWNWIND FOR LANDING, PILOT REDUCED POWER. ENGINE WENT TO IDLE RPM. AN ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO ADD POWER, WITH NO FURTHER CHANGE IN RPM. INVESTIGATION - [SDR 2011FA0000664](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000664), Oct 5, 2011: ATTACH FITTING. CORRODED. DURING RESTORATION OF THIS AIRPLANE THE ATTACH POINT FOR THE ELEVATOR CONTROL WITHIN THE ELEVATOR ITSELF WAS FOUND TO BE LOOSE. THE ELEVATOR WAS REMOVED FROM TH - [SDR 2011FA0000210](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000210), Mar 29, 2011: SPAR. CORRODED. INSP OF WING CTR SECTION IAW AD 2002-26-02 INTER-GRANULAR CORROSION IN EXFOLIATION STAGE WAS DISCOVERED ON THE BOTTOM MAIN SPAR CAP, EXTREME REAR OTBD SECTIONS - [SDR 2010FA0000349](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000349), Apr 15, 2010: CLEVIS. SHEARED. ON LANDING, LOST BRAKING ACTION. INVESTIGATION FOUND THE BRAKE PISTON CLEVIS ROD BETWEEN THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM AND THE BRAKE MASTERCYLINDER HAD SHEARED BELOW THE - [SDR W59R29790](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/W59R29790), Feb 26, 2010: PROPELLER. DAMAGED. SUBMITTED FOR OVERHAUL DUE TO VIBRATION OVER 1500 RPMS. PROPELLER WAS FOUND WITH POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL ARC BURNS ON SEVERAL PLACES IN THE AIRFOIL OF BOTH BLADES A - [SDR 2007FA0001104](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0001104), Dec 19, 2007: SKIN. CORRODED. IAW AD2002-26-02,- CORROSION FROM WATER, DIRT AND ACID FROM BATTERY ATE THROUGH BOTTOM SKINS 415-13058-1,415-13047L AND R, RIBS 415-13016L AND R AND BOTTOMS OF - [SDR 2007FA0000619](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000619), Jul 17, 2007: SKIN. CORRODED. (5) MISSING AN426-3 RIVET HEADS ON LOWER CENTER SECTION SKINS PN F13147-L/-R PROMPTED INSPECTION HOLE INSTALLATION IAW SB-31 FOR REPAIR ACCESS. LIGHT SURFACE CO - [SDR 060602](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/060602), Sep 9, 2006: RIB. CORRODED. THE DEFECT WAS DISCOVERED DURING THE INITIAL COMPLIANCE WITH AD 2002-26-02 ON AN AIRCRAFT THAT HAD BEEN IN STORAGE FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS. AN APPROXIMATE 0.5 INC - [SDR 2006FA0000349](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000349), Mar 28, 2006: SPAR CAP. CRACKED. DURING ACCOMPLISHMENT OF SB NR 32, A 0.625 INCH LONG, SPANWISE CRACK WAS NOTED ON THE RT UPPER SPAR CAP IN THE MAIN SPAR CENTER SECTION APPROX 0.250 INCH IB OF - [SDR 2005FA0000961](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000961), Jul 4, 2005: RIB. CORRODED. WHILE COMPLYING WITH SB 31 METHOD 1 (INSTALLING INSPECTION PANELS) AND AD 02-26-02, FOUND LEFT INBOARD WALK BOX RIB AFT ANGLE SUPPORT COMPROMISED WITH SEVERE EX - [SDR 2005FA0000148](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000148), Nov 20, 2004: CYLINDER. FAILED. CYLINDER AND ROD FAILURE RESULTED IN CASE FAILURE CAUSING CYLINDER TO COME OF ENGINE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. NR 4 PISTON (AE-C530348) FAILURE. (WP09200502317). (K) - [SDR 2005FA0000189](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000189), Jun 13, 2004: SPAR CAP. CORRODED. WHILE PERFORMING A 3 YEAR INSPECTION OF THE WING CENTER SECTION IAW AD, NOTE: 2002-26-02 AND MFG SB NR 31, THE FORWARD UPPER SPAR CAPSTRIP, PN 415-13027 WAS FOU - [SDR CA040615007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040615007), May 13, 2004: COIL. CRACKED. (CAN) AIRCRAFT HARD TO START WHEN ENGINE IS HOT. CHECKED MAGNETO TO ENGINE TIMING AND COULD NOT GET RT MAGNETO (S/N 540710) POINTS TO OPEN OR CLOSE. REMOVED LT - [SDR CA040611002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040611002), May 13, 2004: COIL. CRACKED. (CAN) AIRCRAFT HARD TO START WHEN ENGINE IS HOT. CHECKED MAGNETO TO ENGINE TIMING. COULD NOT GET RT MAGNETO (S/N 540710) POINTS TO OPEN OR CLOSE. REMOVED MAGNET - [SDR 2004FA0000080](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000080), Jan 19, 2004: SPAR. CORRODED. AD 2002-26-02 CORROSION INSPECTION: REMOVED BOTH WINGS AND BOTH FUEL TANKS. INSPECTED ENTIRE CENTER SECTION AND FOUND FOUR QUARTER SIZED AREAS OF LIGHT CORROSIO - [SDR 2004FA0000541](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000541), Jan 17, 2004: SUPPORT. CORRODED. THE SUPPORT ASSY THAT SUPPORTS THE BATTERY BOX AND BATTERY IS SEVERLY CORRODED. NO PART NUMBER FOUND IN MFG PARTS CATALOG. - [SDR 2004FA0000540](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000540), Jan 3, 2004: ATTACH FITTING. CORRODED. FOUND SEVERE GALVANIC CORROSION BETWEEN THE AILERON ATTACH BRACKETS AND REAR SPAR IN SEVERAL LOCATIONS. STEEL HAD ORIGINALLY BEEN CADIMUM PLATED. THIS WAS CRITI - [SDR 2003FA0001258](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0001258), Dec 8, 2003: MOUNT. BENT. LOWER TUBES FROM LOWER NOSE STRUT MOUNT TO FIRE WALL ATTACHMENT SLIGHTLY BENT. INSPECTION OF AIRPLANE INDICATED IT HAD BEEN ON ITS BACK AT SOMETINE IN THE PAST. - [SDR 2003FA0001257](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0001257), Dec 8, 2003: BEARING. WRONG PART. ENGINE STOPPAGE INFLIGHT, FIRST DIAGNOSIS WAS CARBURETOR PROBLEM. SECOND STOPPAGE INDICATED A DIFFERENT PROBLEM. TEARDOWN OF ENGINE REVEALED A SERIES OF FRONT M - [SDR 2003FA0001256](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0001256), Dec 8, 2003: BRAKE ASSY. CORRODED. WHEEL HALVES BADLY CORRODED, GALVANIC CORROSION WHERE STEEL KEYS ARE LOCATED IN INNER WHEEL HALF. APPEARS TO BE FROM LONG TIME SETTING OUT OF USE. OUTSIDE STORA - [SDR 2003FA0001255](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0001255), Dec 8, 2003: SPAR. CORRODED. LEFT FRONT SPAR SHOWS EXFOLIATION CORROSION ABOUT 12 INCHES FROM ROOT. HAD BEEN INSPECTED AND COATED WITH PRIMER, THEN SIGNED OFF AS AIRWORTHY. THIS CORROSION A - [SDR 2003FA0001127](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0001127), Nov 1, 2003: SPAR CAP. CORRODED. WHEN PERFORMING INSPECTION REQUIRED BY PARAGRAPH (A)OF AD94-18-04 R1 FOUND SEVERE INTERGRANULAR CORROSION IN BOTH LT AND RT LOWER SPAR CAPS. CORROSION WAS LOCAT - [SDR 2003FA0001021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0001021), Oct 3, 2003: RIB. CORRODED. DURING INSPECTION REQUIRED BY AD 2002-26-02 USING METHOD 1 AND METHOD 3, CORROSION WAS DISCOVERED IN THE VICINITY OF THE PILOT'S SIDE INBOARD RIB P/N 415-13017L - [SDR 2003FA0000962](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000962), Aug 29, 2003: EXHAUST VALVE. SEPARATED. THE FACE OF THE NR 2 CYL EXHAUST VALVE SEPARATED FROM THE STEM OF THE VALVE. SUBSEQUENT DAMAGE TO THE POSTON AND CYLINDER WAS SUBSTANTIAL. THIS FAILURE OCCURRED - [SDR 2003FA0000896](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000896), Aug 9, 2003: BRACKET. CORRODED. REMOVED AND REPLACED (2) ANGLE BRACKETS IN LT WING WALKWAY THAT WERE ATTACHED TO THE RIB. THESE WERE FOUND CORRODED DURING THE INSTALLATION OF INSPECTION PANELS - [SDR 2003FA0000849](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000849), Aug 6, 2003: FUEL LINE. WRONG PART. DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION THE FUEL HOSES THAT ARE ROUTED FROM THE RT SIDE OF FIREWALL TO FUEL PUMP HAD BEEN SEVERLY EXPOSED TO HEAT FROM RT EXHAUST STACK CAUS - [SDR 2003FA0000618](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000618), Jun 10, 2003: RIB. CORRODED. AD 2002-26-02 ADMENDMENT 39-12987, MFG SERVICE BULLETIN NR 31. METHOD 1, INSPECTION HOLES IN WING CENTER SECTION. INSPECTED FRONT AND REAR SPARS...NO EVIDENCE O - [SDR 2003FA0000620](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000620), Jun 10, 2003: RIB. CORRODED. AD NO. 2001-CE-45-4D WING CENTER SECTION INSPECTION FOR CORROSION. SERVICE BULLETIN NO.31 USED METHOD 1, INSPECTION HOLES IN WING WALK. INSPECTED FRONT AND REAR - [SDR 2001FA0000406](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000406), Aug 29, 2001: ROD. BROKEN. STEERING ROD KNUCKLE BROKE AS AIRCRAFT WAS BEING REPOSITIONED AFTER LOG. THIS ROD HAS BROKEN NUMEROUS TIMES IN THE PAST, KNOW OF 3 RODS BREAKING IN THE PAST. - [SDR 2000ZZZX721](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2000ZZZX721), Feb 7, 2000: INDICATOR. FAILED. DURING FIRST HOUR OF FLIGHT WITH FRESHLY OVERHAULED INSTRUMENT, THE 100 FOOT HAND STOPPED WORKING. AFTER REMOVAL OF THE INSTRUMENT, NOTICED SHAFT FOR THE HAND H - [SDR 99ZZZX1415](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1415), Mar 1, 1999: WIRE. SHORTED. AFTER PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION OF THE INCIDENT, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT FAILURE OF AN ELECTRICAL WIRE CAUSED A FIRE TO DEVELOP. - [SDR 99ZZZX180](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX180), Nov 29, 1998: GEAR. BROKEN. LEFT MAGNETO FAILED DURING PRE-TAKEOFF MAG CHECK. THREE TEETH ON LT MAG DRIVE GEAR MISSING. DURING REMOVAL OF OIL TANK, ACCESSORIES, AND ACCESSORY DRIVE CASE, O - [SDR 98ZZZX4598](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4598), Nov 1, 1998: CARBURETOR. CONTAMINATED. AIRCRAFT WAS OUTSIDE FOR 3 YEARS NOT RUNNING. UPON INVESTIGATION, NOTED EXCESSIVE WATER IN CARBURETOR. REMOVED CARBURETOR FOR REPAIR. - [SDR 99ZZZX588](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX588), May 16, 1998: PUMP. FAILED. ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL TRANSFER PUMP FAILED. FUEL NOT TRANSFERRED TO HEADER FUEL TANK. GRAVITY FEED OF FUEL TO CARBURETOR. NOTE: ONE WAFER VALVE STUCK CLOSED. SPRIN - [SDR 97ZZZX4304](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4304), Sep 1, 1997: VALVE. STUCK. FOUND ENGINE EXHAUST VALVE STUCK. AIRCRAFT HAD BEEN RUN ON AUTO GAS. SMOH: 625 HOURS. - [SDR 97ZZZX4302](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4302), Aug 1, 1997: REINFORCEMENT. CORRODED. SEVERE CORROSION FOUND DURING ANNUAL. THIS OCCURED SINCE LAST ANNUAL JULY, 1996. CORROSION COULD NOT BE OBSERVED THROUGH INSPECTION HOLES IN WING. CAN ONLY BE S - [SDR 97ZZZX557](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX557), Dec 16, 1996: VALVE. FAILED. NR 1 CYLINDER SWALLOWED EXHAUST VALVE. HEAD OF VALVE EMBEDDED IN PISTON. - [SDR 96ZZZX5418](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5418), Oct 12, 1996: SPAR CAP. CORRODED. UPON PREPPING WINGS FOR RE-COVER, EXFOLIATION DISCOVERED IN STBD WING MAIN SPAR CAP UPPER. SEVERAL LAYERS OF VARIOUS TYPES OF TAPE HID THE CORROSION UNTIL REMOV - [SDR 96ZZZX1343](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX1343), Feb 19, 1996: HUB ASSY. FAILED. HUB CRACKED ALONG KEYWAY AND PROGRESSED UP PROP FLANGE TO WITHIN .50 INCH OF BOLT HOLE. ASSUME THIS ALLOWED THE HUB TO BECOME LOOSE AND LET NUT, PN 21202, LOOSE - [SDR 95ZZZX6421](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX6421), Oct 17, 1995: BUSHING. UNAPPROVED. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND FUEL HOSE FABRICATED AS BUSHINGS AND INSTALLED IN PLACE OF NR A437 STEEL PROPELLER DOWEL BUSHINGS. - [SDR 96ZZZX714](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX714), Aug 15, 1995: SPAR. KINKED. UPON INSPECTION PRIOR TO RECOVER, FOUND BOTH WINGS HAD KINK IN AUXILIARY SPAR APPROXIMATELY 8 INCHES OUTBOARD FROM WING ATTACH. WINGS WERE METAL COVERED AND STO - [SDR 95ZZZX5623](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX5623), Aug 1, 1995: VALVE BODY. CRACKED. PUMP FAILED TO PUMP FUEL FROM WING TANK OF FUSELAGE TANK DUE TO A CRACK IN THE VALVE BODY UPPER TO LOWER CHAMBER CAUSING LOSS OF PRIME. THE CRACK WAS CAUSED BY ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Ercoupe 415-C](https://openairdocs.org/model/ercoupe-415-c): 624 registered aircraft, registry code 0420322 - [Engineering & Research 415-C](https://openairdocs.org/model/engineering-research-415-c): 160 registered aircraft, registry code 0420302 - [Erco 415-C](https://openairdocs.org/model/erco-415-c): 7 registered aircraft, registry code 0420402 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.