N3985H - 1947 Ercoupe 415-D Aircraft Registration

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1947 ERCOUPE 415-D

Aircraft Description

N3985H is a 1947 Ercoupe 415-D, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Reese Jon O in Wichita Falls, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 6, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on June 8, 2020. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N3985H is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4A390 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N3985H was last updated on January 22, 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-D model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N3985H. 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-D
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
ERCO415 Ercoupe
Cruise Speed
90 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 6, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 8, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
REESE JON O
Address
4225 CITY VIEW DR
City
WICHITA FALLS
State / Zip Code
Texas76305-5410
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C85 SERIES
Horsepower
85 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51121620
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4A390

Additional Details

Registration
N3985H
Serial Number
4686
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
June 30, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00860794

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC