N87048 - 1946 Erco 415-D Aircraft Registration

ERCO

1946 ERCO 415-D

Aircraft Description

N87048 is a 1946 Erco 415-D, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mcphillips Benjamin in Vadnais Heights, MN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 30, 2014. The registration certificate was issued on September 24, 2021. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor C85-12 engine producing 85 horsepower, N87048 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABF95B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N87048 was last updated on June 10, 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 124 Erco aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the 415-D model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N87048. 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
ERCO
Model
415-D
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
ERCO415 Ercoupe
Cruise Speed
85 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 30, 2014
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 24, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
MCPHILLIPS BENJAMIN
Address
3720 NATURE VIEW TRL
City
VADNAIS HEIGHTS
State / Zip Code
Minnesota55127-7106
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C85-12
Horsepower
85 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52774533
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABF95B

Additional Details

Registration
N87048
Serial Number
221
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
September 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00223384

Data Source

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

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