N86978 - 1945 Ercoupe 415-C Aircraft Registration

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1945 ERCOUPE 415-C

Aircraft Description

N86978 is a 1945 Ercoupe 415-C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Yoder Aaron W in Belvidere, TN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 22, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on February 25, 2022. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C75 SERIES engine producing 75 horsepower, N86978 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABF3B4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N86978 was last updated on July 18, 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-C model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N86978. 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
1945
Manufacturer
ERCOUPE
Model
415-C
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
ERCO415 Ercoupe
Cruise Speed
90 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 22, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 25, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
YODER AARON W
Address
564 BAXTER HOLLOW RD
City
BELVIDERE
State / Zip Code
Tennessee37306-2308
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)
52771664
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABF3B4

Additional Details

Registration
N86978
Serial Number
151
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 28, 2029
Last Action Date
July 18, 2023
Last Update Date
July 18, 2023
Unique ID
00492301

Data Source

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

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