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N3976H V

Engineering & Research 415-CD · 1947 · Newtown, PA

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N3976H is a 1947 Engineering & Research 415-CD (serial 4677), registered to Dubois William (individual) in Newtown, PA. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires May 2032; the airworthiness certificate dates from April 1956 (70 years ago). It carries a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine rated at 85 hp, the engine on 33% of registered Engineering & Research 415-CDs. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A49FFC. It is one of 16 Engineering & Research 415-CD aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Dubois William
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Newtown, PA
Serial number
4677
Year built
1947 · 79 yrs old
Airworthiness class
1
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A49FFC · 51117774 octal
Certificate issued
May 21, 2025
Airworthiness date
Apr 6, 1956
Last FAA activity
May 21, 2025
Registration expires
May 31, 2032
FAA region
1

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

Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Cont Motor C85 SERIES
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
85 hp
Power per seat
43 hp
FAA engine code
17008

5 of the 15 registered Engineering & Research 415-CD carry this engine (33%), across 4 engine variants on the type.

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

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Flight history & live tracking recent positions on file

ICAO24: a49ffc
Last known — 2 weeks ago N3976H
Observed 2026-10-03 12:56:06 MST
Auto-refresh • Updated 0s ago
Ground speed
97 kt
Altitude (baro)
1,500 ft
Track
294.0°
Squawk
—
Wind / OAT
—
Autopilot target
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Lat 40.18645, Lng -74.80441
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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 17008

Manufacturer: Cont Motor
Model: C85 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 85 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N3976H
Serial Number: 4677
Year Manufactured: 1947
ACFTREF Code: 0420304
Engine Code: 17008
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): 51117774
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A49FFC

Registrant

Dubois William
Individual
112 Everett Dr
Newtown, PA, 189401656
FAA Region: 1

Key Dates

Certificate Issued May 21, 2025
Airworthiness Apr 6, 1956
Expiration May 31, 2032
Last Activity May 21, 2025
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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