N87283 - 1946 Ercoupe 415-C Aircraft Registration

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1946 ERCOUPE 415-C

Aircraft Description

N87283 is a 1946 Ercoupe 415-C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hornby Larry E in Helena, MT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 28, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on May 19, 2021. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N87283 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC0150 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N87283 was last updated on May 12, 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 N87283. 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
June 28, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 19, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
HORNBY LARRY E
Address
3538 MEADOW DR
City
HELENA
State / Zip Code
Montana59602-9745
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)
53000520
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC0150

Additional Details

Registration
N87283
Serial Number
456
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 12, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00182231

Data Source

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

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