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N86997 V

Engineering & Research ERCOUPE 415-C · 1945

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 0420312

Engineering & Research ERCOUPE 415-C
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: N86997
Serial Number: 170
Year Manufactured: 1945
ACFTREF Code: 0420312
Engine Code: 17008
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Normal
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52771771
ICAO 24-bit (hex): ABF3F9

Registrant

Corry Thomas F
409 Copano Ridge Rd
Rockport, TX, 783829635
FAA Region: 2
Additional Names
SWANSON CHARLES W

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Feb 19, 2024
Airworthiness Mar 7, 2001
Expiration Feb 28, 2031
Last Activity Feb 19, 2024
Data as of Jun 22, 2026

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