N86982 - 1945 Ercoupe 415-C Aircraft Registration

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1945 ERCOUPE 415-C

Aircraft Description

N86982 is a 1945 Ercoupe 415-C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Forseth David E in Arena, WI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 17, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on February 15, 2007. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C75 SERIES engine producing 75 horsepower, N86982 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABF3D1 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N86982 was last updated on September 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-C model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N86982. 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
May 17, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 15, 2007

Registered Owner

Name
FORSETH DAVID E
Address
5717 HWY T
City
ARENA
State / Zip Code
Wisconsin53503
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)
52771721
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABF3D1

Additional Details

Registration
N86982
Serial Number
155
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
December 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 22, 2023
Last Update Date
September 22, 2023
Unique ID
00682301

Data Source

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

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