ERCO 415 Ercoupe Model Guide
ERCO 415 Ercoupe · Model Guide
Overview
The ERCO 415 Ercoupe is a single-engine piston family with variants 415-C, 415-CD, 415-D, 415-E and 415-G. The 415-C handbook lists a 1320 lbs maximum takeoff weight and 40 lbs of baggage. Family-level registry data shows up to 2 passengers, up to 107 kt cruise and up to 430 nm range.
- 415-C max takeoff weight is 1320 lbs with 40 lbs baggage. The sample empty weight is 888 lbs, so check each airplane's own weight and balance.
- Handbook fuel burn is 3.6 gph at 65%, 4.1 gph at 75% and 5.5 gph at 100% power. Stall (VSO) is 48 MPH.
- Service Bulletin 29C mandates an outer wing panel corrosion inspection on all 415-C, 415-CD, 415-D, 415-E and 415-G aircraft.
- Ask for log book proof of SB 29C compliance and the wing inspection openings, which allow routine corrosion checks.
Summary written by AI from the source document. Check the original before relying on it. See which parts of Sprinkle are written by AI.
Reference only, not for flight. Use the current approved manual for your aircraft. See terms, section 5.
Document
Source
Copy found at sprinkle.com. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type ·
- Model Guide
- Year ·
- 2026
- File size ·
- 47 KB
- Copy found at ·
- sprinkle.com
Specifications & performance
Extracted from this document.
Specifications
- Empty weight (lb) ·
- 888
- Wing tank each (gal) ·
- 9
- Header tank fuel (gal) ·
- 6
- Max baggage weight (lb) ·
- 40
- Max takeoff weight (lb) ·
- 1,320
- Max demonstrated crosswind (kt) ·
- 21.5
Performance
- Fuel burn 65 pct (gph) ·
- 3.6
- Fuel burn 75 pct (gph) ·
- 4.1
- Fuel burn 100 pct (gph) ·
- 5.5
V-speeds
- ROTATE_VR_MPH ·
- 60
- STALL_VSO_MPH ·
- 48
- BEST_RATE_VY_MPH ·
- 75
- BEST_ANGLE_VX_MPH ·
- 69
- MANEUVERING_VA_MPH ·
- 108
- NEVER_EXCEED_VNE_MPH ·
- 144
- MAX_STRUCTURAL_CRUISE_VNO_MPH ·
- 114
Weight & balance
- Cg aft limit (in) ·
- 30.3
- Cg forward limit (in) ·
- 26.4
- Sample empty arm (in) ·
- 26.376
- Max gross weight (lb) ·
- 1,320
- Sample empty weight (lb) ·
- 888
What does the ERCO 415 Ercoupe carry?
The ERCO 415 Ercoupe 415-C handbook lists a 1320 lbs maximum takeoff weight and 40 lbs maximum baggage. Family registry data shows up to 2 passengers.
How far can the ERCO 415 Ercoupe fly?
The ERCO 415 Ercoupe 415-C handbook gives 274.2 mi range with reserves at 65% power and 201.8 mi at 100%. Family-level data shows up to 430 nm, which is not a 415-C figure.
Is there a mandatory inspection on the ERCO 415 Ercoupe?
Yes. Service Bulletin 29C requires an outer wing panel corrosion inspection on the 415-C, 415-CD, 415-D, 415-E and 415-G. It also adds inspection openings and a log book entry.
What is the ERCO 415 Ercoupe Model Guide?
The ERCO 415 Ercoupe Model Guide is a model guide for the ERCO 415 Ercoupe, dated 2026.
What year was the ERCO 415 Ercoupe Model Guide published?
The ERCO 415 Ercoupe Model Guide — the ERCO 415 Ercoupe model guide on file — is dated 2026.
Common. More common than 97% of the aircraft models we track.
Most owners only have the POH. Here's the essential set for the ERCO 415 Ercoupe.
- Pilot's Operating Handbook / AFM
- Checklist
- Maintenance Manual
- Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Systems & Wiring
- Service Bulletins on file
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
ERCO 415 Ercoupe for sale now
Free — save the 415 to your watchlist and track it in one place.
More ERCO 415 Ercoupemanuals & documents
If you fly the ERCO 415 Ercoupe, you may also be researching these.
In this document
Weight, fuel and balance
Handbook figures for the 415-C: max takeoff weight 1320 lbs, max baggage 40 lbs, CG range 26.4 in to 30.3 in. Fuel is a 6 gal header tank plus 9 gal in each wing tank. Oil is 2 qt minimum and 4.5 qt maximum. The sample empty weight of 888 lbs is one airplane's sheet, so verify the airplane you are buying.
Speeds and range
415-C handbook: stall 48 MPH, rotate 60 MPH, best angle climb 69 MPH, best rate climb 75 MPH, maneuvering 108 MPH, never exceed 144 MPH. Range with reserves is 274.2 mi at 65% power, 260.2 mi at 75% and 201.8 mi at 100%. Demonstrated crosswind is 21.5 kts.
What to check when buying
Look for evidence of SB 29C wing inspection openings and corrosion findings. Check the fabric condition on the wings. Ercoupes with serial number 4893 or earlier need the wing tip splice rivets checked. Serial numbers 2623 to 2994 are covered by SB 15 on the fuel overflow line. The handbook preflight also covers sumping all tanks and tire pressures of 17 psi main and 20 psi nose.
Summary written by AI from the source document. Check the original before relying on it. See which parts of Sprinkle are written by AI.
Safety notes
- SB 29C reports severe corrosion in outer wing panel structure on several aircraft. Inspect at every 100 hour and annual inspection.
- SB 15 (serials 2623-2994): a necked fuel overflow line could fail, and the bulletin says failure would probably cause an immediate forced landing.
- Apply full carb heat before closing the throttle on landing. Handbook best glide is listed as 75 MPH in the checklists and 78 MPH in the emergency list.
Summary written by AI from the source document. Check the original before relying on it. See which parts of Sprinkle are written by AI.
Full document text
ERCO 415 Ercoupe Model Guide The ERCO 415 Ercoupe is a single-engine piston family with variants 415-C, 415-CD, 415-D, 415-E and 415-G. The 415-C handbook lists a 1320 lbs maximum takeoff weight and 40 lbs of baggage. Family-level registry data shows up to 2 passengers, up to 107 kt cruise and up to 430 nm range. • 415-C max takeoff weight is 1320 lbs with 40 lbs baggage. The sample empty weight is 888 lbs, so check each airplane's own weight and balance. • Handbook fuel burn is 3.6 gph at 65%, 4.1 gph at 75% and 5.5 gph at 100% power. Stall (VSO) is 48 MPH. • Service Bulletin 29C mandates an outer wing panel corrosion inspection on all 415-C, 415-CD, 415-D, 415-E and 415-G aircraft. • Ask for log book proof of SB 29C compliance and the wing inspection openings, which allow routine corrosion checks. Weight, fuel and balance Handbook figures for the 415-C: max takeoff weight 1320 lbs, max baggage 40 lbs, CG range 26.4 in to 30.3 in. Fuel is a 6 gal header tank plus 9 gal in each wing tank. Oil is 2 qt minimum and 4.5 qt maximum. The sample empty weight of 888 lbs is one airplane's sheet, so verify the airplane you are buying. Speeds and range 415-C handbook: stall 48 MPH, rotate 60 MPH, best angle climb 69 MPH, best rate climb 75 MPH, maneuvering 108 MPH, never exceed 144 MPH. Range with reserves is 274.2 mi at 65% power, 260.2 mi at 75% and 201.8 mi at 100%. Demonstrated crosswind is 21.5 kts. What to check when buying Look for evidence of SB 29C wing inspection openings and corrosion findings. Check the fabric condition on the wings. Ercoupes with serial number 4893 or earlier need the wing tip splice rivets checked. Serial numbers 2623 to 2994 are covered by SB 15 on the fuel overflow line. The handbook preflight also covers sumping all tanks and tire pressures of 17 psi main and 20 psi nose. Safety notes: • SB 29C reports severe corrosion in outer wing panel structure on several aircraft. Inspect at every 100 hour and annual inspection. • SB 15 (serials 2623-2994): a necked fuel overflow line could fail, and the bulletin says failure would probably cause an immediate forced landing. • Apply full carb heat before closing the throttle on landing. Handbook best glide is listed as 75 MPH in the checklists and 78 MPH in the emergency list.