N415E - 1946 Ercoupe 415-E Aircraft Registration

ERCO

1946 ERCOUPE 415-E

Aircraft Description

N415E is a 1946 Ercoupe 415-E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Slakes James T in Portage, IN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 17, 1982. The registration certificate was issued on February 4, 2020. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N415E is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4E717 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N415E was last updated on October 7, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The ERCO 415 Ercoupe was the first certified spin-proof aircraft in aviation history, designed to make flying accessible to low-time pilots through revolutionary safety features. First flown in 1937, it was a low-wing, all-metal monoplane with fabric-covered wings that seated two occupants side-by-side. With a wingspan of approximately 30 feet and powered by Continental engines ranging from 65 to 90 horsepower, the aircraft achieved cruising speeds around 108 mph. The Ercoupe was manufactured by the Engineering and Research Corporation from 1939 to 1950, with production continuing under various companies until 1970. AviatorDB tracks 836 Ercoupe aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is ERCO.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N415E. 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
1946
Manufacturer
ERCOUPE
Model
415-E
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
ERCO415 Ercoupe
Cruise Speed
90 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 17, 1982
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 4, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
SLAKES JAMES T
Address
11 LOCUST RD
City
PORTAGE
State / Zip Code
Indiana46368-1006
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)
51163427
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4E717

Additional Details

Registration
N415E
Serial Number
3929
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 28, 2030
Last Action Date
October 7, 2023
Last Update Date
October 7, 2023
Unique ID
00361524

Data Source

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

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