N94788 - Ercoupe 415-E Aircraft Registration

ERCO

ERCOUPE 415-E

Aircraft Description

N94788 is a Ercoupe 415-E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Simmons William J in Cape Carteret, NC. The registration certificate was issued on February 21, 2023. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N94788 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD2ABA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N94788 was last updated on October 13, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The ERCO 415 Ercoupe was the first certified spin-proof aircraft in aviation history, designed to make flying accessible to low-time pilots through revolutionary safety features. First flown in 1937, it was a low-wing, all-metal monoplane with fabric-covered wings that seated two occupants side-by-side. With a wingspan of approximately 30 feet and powered by Continental engines ranging from 65 to 90 horsepower, the aircraft achieved cruising speeds around 108 mph. The Ercoupe was manufactured by the Engineering and Research Corporation from 1939 to 1950, with production continuing under various companies until 1970. AviatorDB tracks 836 Ercoupe aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is ERCO.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N94788. 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
Manufacturer
ERCOUPE
Model
415-E
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
ERCO415 Ercoupe
Cruise Speed
90 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 21, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
SIMMONS WILLIAM J
Address
168 HUNTING BAY DR
City
CAPE CARTERET
State / Zip Code
North Carolina28584-9744
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)
53225272
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD2ABA

Additional Details

Registration
N94788
Serial Number
4899
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 28, 2030
Last Action Date
October 13, 2023
Last Update Date
October 13, 2023
Unique ID
00730031

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC