N87155 - 1946 Ercoupe 415-C Aircraft Registration

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1946 ERCOUPE 415-C

Aircraft Description

N87155 is a 1946 Ercoupe 415-C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Purnell James I in Manassas, VA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 13, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on March 21, 2017. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C75 SERIES engine producing 75 horsepower, N87155 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABFD32 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N87155 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-C model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N87155. 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-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
September 13, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 21, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
PURNELL JAMES I
Address
13407 MARIE DR
City
MANASSAS
State / Zip Code
Virginia20112-4720
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)
52776462
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABFD32

Additional Details

Registration
N87155
Serial Number
328
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00792251

Data Source

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

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