N87003 — 1945 Engineering & Research 415-C

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N87003 is a 1945 Engineering & Research 415-C (serial 176), registered to Laws Richard B in Apache Junction, AZ. It is one of 160 Engineering & Research 415-C aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner: Laws Richard B
Based in: Apache Junction, AZ
Serial number: 176
Year built: 1945 · 81 yrs old
Airworthiness class: 1
FAA status: V
Mode-S / ICAO24: ABF8CA · 52774312 octal
Certificate issued: Mar 18, 2019
Airworthiness date: Aug 10, 1956
Last FAA activity: Jul 9, 2025
Registration expires: Mar 31, 2029
FAA region: 4

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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: N87003

Serial Number: 176

Year Manufactured: 1945

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

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Mode S (octal): 52774312

ICAO 24-bit (hex): ABF8CA

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Laws Richard B

3710 S Goldfield Rd Lot 236
Apache Junction, AZ, 851196686

FAA Region: 4

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Mar 18, 2019

Airworthiness Aug 10, 1956

Expiration Mar 31, 2029

Last Activity Jul 9, 2025

Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 0420302

Engine — CODE 17005

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