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N2872H V

Engineering & Research 415-C · 1946 · Grass Valley, CA

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N2872H is a 1946 Engineering & Research 415-C (serial 3497), registered to Bevelhymer Paul A (individual) in Grass Valley, CA. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires July 2030; the airworthiness certificate dates from August 1955 (71 years ago). It carries a Cont Motor A&C75 SERIES engine rated at 75 hp, the engine on 65% of registered Engineering & Research 415-Cs. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A2EAA2. It is one of 160 Engineering & Research 415-C aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Bevelhymer Paul A
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Grass Valley, CA
Serial number
3497
Year built
1946 · 80 yrs old
Airworthiness class
1
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A2EAA2 · 50565242 octal
Certificate issued
Jul 11, 2023
Airworthiness date
Aug 31, 1955
Last FAA activity
Aug 9, 2023
Registration expires
Jul 31, 2030
FAA region
4

Source: FAA aircraft registry (public record). Community reviews and photos below.

Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Cont Motor A&C75 SERIES
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
75 hp
Power per seat
38 hp
FAA engine code
17005

103 of the 158 registered Engineering & Research 415-C carry this engine (65%), across 7 engine variants on the type.

Source: FAA engine reference (ENGINE.txt), matched on this registration's engine code.

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 0420302

Engineering & Research 415-C
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Cruise: 78 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 17005

Manufacturer: Cont Motor
Model: A&C75 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 75 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N2872H
Serial Number: 3497
Year Manufactured: 1946
ACFTREF Code: 0420302
Engine Code: 17005
Status: V (V)
Certification: 1
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50565242
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A2EAA2

Registrant

Bevelhymer Paul A
Individual
128 Success Mine Loop
Grass Valley, CA, 959459764
FAA Region: 4

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jul 11, 2023
Airworthiness Aug 31, 1955
Expiration Jul 31, 2030
Last Activity Aug 9, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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