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N87440 V

Engineering & Research 415-C · 1946 · Seffner, FL

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N87440 is a 1946 Engineering & Research 415-C (serial 613), registered to Billings Christopher P (individual) in Seffner, FL. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires November 2027; the airworthiness certificate dates from June 1956 (70 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 AC082F. It is one of 160 Engineering & Research 415-C aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Billings Christopher P
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Seffner, FL
Serial number
613
Year built
1946 · 80 yrs old
Airworthiness class
1
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
AC082F · 53004057 octal
Certificate issued
Nov 15, 2017
Airworthiness date
Jun 1, 1956
Last FAA activity
Apr 1, 2023
Registration expires
Nov 30, 2027
FAA region
7

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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ICAO24: ac082f
Last known — 3 weeks ago N87440
Observed 2026-09-11 05:54:32 MST
Auto-refresh • Updated 0s ago
Ground speed
74 kt
Altitude (baro)
1,000 ft
Track
4.0°
Squawk
—
Wind / OAT
—
Autopilot target
—
Lat 28.00820, Lng -82.13874
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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: N87440
Serial Number: 613
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): 53004057
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AC082F

Registrant

Billings Christopher P
Individual
453 Maple Pointe Dr
Seffner, FL, 335847812
FAA Region: 7

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Nov 15, 2017
Airworthiness Jun 1, 1956
Expiration Nov 30, 2027
Last Activity Apr 1, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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