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N3958H V

Engineering & Research 415-CD · 1947 · Ridgeland, WI

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N3958H is a 1947 Engineering & Research 415-CD (serial 4659), registered to Hoover Michael B (individual) in Ridgeland, WI. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires March 2030; the airworthiness certificate dates from July 1956 (70 years ago). It carries a Cont Motor A&C75 SERIES engine rated at 75 hp, the engine on 47% of registered Engineering & Research 415-CDs. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A498D4. It is one of 16 Engineering & Research 415-CD aircraft on the FAA registry. Hoover Michael B holds 22 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Hoover Michael B
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Ridgeland, WI
Serial number
4659
Year built
1947 · 79 yrs old
Airworthiness class
1
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A498D4 · 51114324 octal
Certificate issued
Mar 10, 2023
Airworthiness date
Jul 7, 1956
Last FAA activity
Mar 10, 2023
Registration expires
Mar 31, 2030
FAA region
Central

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

7 of the 15 registered Engineering & Research 415-CD carry this engine (47%), across 4 engine variants on the type.

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

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ICAO24: a498d4
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 0420304

Engineering & Research 415-CD
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: N3958H
Serial Number: 4659
Year Manufactured: 1947
ACFTREF Code: 0420304
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): 51114324
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A498D4

Registrant

Hoover Michael B
Individual
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N13699 320Th St
Ridgeland, WI, 547639535
FAA Region: Central

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Mar 10, 2023
Airworthiness Jul 7, 1956
Expiration Mar 31, 2030
Last Activity Mar 10, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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