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1946 ERCOUPE 415-C
Starts from the median asking price of 3243 comparable Single-Engine Piston listings ($275,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -55 vs comparable listings -20.0%
- Airframe time -790 hr vs comps +1.6%
- Engine time +674 hr vs comps -2.0%
- Market supply: 2 for sale of 160 FAA-registered +3.8%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | ERCOUPE 415-C |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 1,350 hrs |
| Engine time | 1350 |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Detailed Description A&P Owned 1946 ERCO Ercoupe 415-C - Extremely Clean, Corrosion-Free Airframe - Fresh Top End - Located at KRAL Offered for sale is a very clean and well-preserved 1946 ERCO Ercoupe 415-C located at Riverside Municipal Airport (KRAL) in Southern California. This aircraft has been hangared for the majority of its life and presents extremely well both structurally and cosmetically. The airframe is straight, clean, corrosion-free, and has no damage history or major repairs. It is A&P owned and has been very well cared for over the years, including during long-term hangared storage. Aircraft Details: • 1946 ERCO Ercoupe 415-C • Location: KRAL - Riverside Municipal Airport, CA • Airframe Time: 1,350.4 TT • Engine: Continental C85, 85 HP • Engine Time: 1,350.4 SMOH • Top-end overhaul completed at 1,336.6 hours • Cylinders have less than 20 hours since top-end overhaul Compression: • Cylinder 1: 78/80 • Cylinder 2: 79/80 • Cylinder 3: 78/80 • Cylinder 4: 79/80 Features / Upgrades: • High-output alternator • New large-capacity battery • Auto fuel STC • Brake master cylinder STC • Service Bulletin 32 completed Airframe / Configuration: • Metal wing structure with fabric-covered wings • Fabric estimated around 30 years old • Fabric has not been punch tested recently • Classic Ercoupe configuration with no rudder pedals • Hangared majority of its life • Extremely clean, straight, corrosion-free airframe • No damage history • No known major repairs Avionics / Panel: • Very clean panel overall • Equipped with transponder • VOR capability • Intercom system • ADS-B Out not currently installed Condition: • Paint: 9/10 • Interior: 10/10 • Interior is extremely clean and presents exceptionally well • Professionally exterior polished by Vanguard Aviation Detailing, one of the top-rated aircraft detailing companies in California Additional Notes: The aircraft is currently out of annual and will require an annual inspection prior to return to service. It has been hangared and stored long-term, but has been preserved very well and remains an exceptionally clean example with strong fundamentals. This is not a neglected or abused project aircraft. It is a clean, straight, A&P-owned Ercoupe with complete logs, strong compression, a fresh top end, excellent cosmetics, and a very clean panel. The aircraft is priced to reflect the annual, and fabric age, while still recognizing the overall condition, clean airframe, and mechanical strength of the airplane. Located at KRAL - Riverside Municipal Airport, Southern California. Open to fair offers. Pre-buy inspections are welcome. This is an exceptionally clean and well-preserved 1946 ERCO Ercoupe 415-C. A&P owned with complete logs, strong compression numbers, fresh top-end overhaul, excellent cosmetics, and a very clean panel. The aircraft has been hangared for the majority of its life and remains one of the cleaner Ercoupes available. Highlights include: • 1350.4 TT / SMOH • Continental C85 (85 HP) • Top-end overhaul at 1336.6 hours • Less than 20 hours on cylinders • Compression: 78/80, 79/80, 78/80, 79/80 • High-output alternator • New large-capacity battery • Auto fuel STC • Brake master cylinder STC • SB32 completed • Complete logs • Corrosion-free airframe • No damage history • Very clean interior and panel • Professionally polished exterior Aircraft is currently out of annual and ADS-B Out is not installed. Aircraft has been hangared and stored long-term and will require annual inspection prior to return to service. Pre-buy inspections are welcome. 1946 ERCO Ercoupe 415-C. 1350.4 TT. Complete logs. A&P owned. Hangared for the majority of its life. Extremely clean, straight, corrosion-free airframe with no damage history and no major repairs. Metal wing structure with fabric-covered wings. Fabric estimated around 30 years old and has not been punch tested recently. Classic Ercoupe configuration with interconnected controls and no rudder pedals. Aircraft presents exceptionally well overall and is one of the cleaner Ercoupes available. Currently out of annual and will require annual inspection prior to return to service.
Modifications
Continental C85 (85 HP). Engine time 1350.4 SMOH. Top-end overhaul completed at 1336.6 hours. Cylinders have less than 20 hours since top end. Compression readings: #1 78/80, #2 79/80, #3 78/80, #4 79/80. Aircraft has been A&P owned and maintained. Equipped with high-output alternator, new large-capacity battery, auto fuel STC, brake master cylinder STC, and SB32 completed. Engine has strong compression numbers and excellent fundamentals. Aircraft has been preserved during long-term hangared storage.
Avionics
Very clean panel. Equipped with transponder, VOR capability, and intercom system. Standard flight instruments in good cosmetic condition. ADS-B Out is not currently installed. Aircraft is priced accordingly. Panel presents exceptionally well for a 1946 aircraft and is cleaner than many comparable Ercoupes currently on the market.
