N3977H - 1947 Ercoupe 415-CD Aircraft Registration

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1947 ERCOUPE 415-CD

Aircraft Description

N3977H is a 1947 Ercoupe 415-CD, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Gaither David G Executor in Houston, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 7, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on August 30, 2021. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C75 SERIES engine producing 75 horsepower, N3977H is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4A01F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N3977H was last updated on June 3, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Ercoupe (Engineering and Research Corporation) was an innovative American light aircraft designed for safety with interconnected controls and a tricycle landing gear. Produced from 1940 to 1970 under various names, Ercoupes remain popular sport aircraft. AviatorDB tracks 836 Ercoupe aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the 415-CD model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N3977H. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1947
Manufacturer
ERCOUPE
Model
415-CD
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
ERCO415 Ercoupe
Cruise Speed
90 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 7, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 30, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
GAITHER DAVID G EXECUTOR
Address
16600 PARK ROW
City
HOUSTON
State / Zip Code
Texas77084-5019
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A&C75 SERIES
Horsepower
75 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51120037
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4A01F

Additional Details

Registration
N3977H
Serial Number
4678
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
August 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 3, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00570844

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC