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Ercoupe Model Chart
Note: We know this chart has flaws. Someday, we'll get
the exact info. If you have critical questions, please contact
Bill Bayne,
ercoguru@txercoupemuseum.org
From the book "Ercoupe" by Louis N. Buffardi, January 1980, Chapter
XIII, pages 81-82, from the table prepared by J. Dyer, July 27, 1976
| Manufacturer |
Year |
Model |
Gross weight |
Approval |
Engine |
Serial numbers |
Original Price |
Units built |
Units built under
nameplate |
| ERCO Engineering and
Research Corp., Riverdale, Maryland |
1940 1941 |
415-C |
1260 lb. |
ATC 718 (3-25-40) |
C-65-8 |
1 thru 112 |
$2,665 |
112 |
5081 |
| 1946 |
415-C* |
1260 lb. |
ATC 718 (3-25-40) |
C-75-12 C-75-12F |
113 thru 4423 |
$2,665 |
4,311 |
| 1947 |
415-D |
1400 lb. |
ATC A-787 (6-13-47) |
C-75-12 C-75-12F |
4424 thru 4500 |
$3,450 |
77 |
| 1947 |
415-CD** |
1260 lb. |
ATC A-787 (8-19-47) |
C-75-12 C-75-12F |
4501 thru 4868 |
$3,785 |
368 |
| 1948 |
415-E |
1400 lb. |
ATC A-787 (7-8-48) |
C-85-12 C-85-12F |
3779, 4869 thru 5011 |
$3,785 |
213 |
| 1949 |
415-E |
1400 lb. |
ATC A-787 (7-8-48) |
C-85-12 C-85-12F |
5003 & 5005 |
$3,785 |
| 1949 |
415-E |
1400 lb. |
ATC A-787 (1-28-49) |
C-85-12 C-85-12F |
5015 thru 5040*** |
$3,995 |
| 1950 |
415-E |
1400 lb. |
ATC A-787 (7-8-48) |
C-85-12 C-85-12F |
5008 and 5009 |
$3,785 |
| 1950 |
415-G ClubAir1 |
1400 lb. |
ATC A-787 (1-28-49) |
C-85-12 C-85-12F |
5041 thru 5081**** |
$3,995 |
| Universal Aircraft
Industries purchased Ercoupe from Engineering Research,
provided spare parts support to the then existing models,
then sold the project to Forney in April of 1955. |
|
| Fornair -- Forney
Aircraft Company, Ft. Collins, CO |
(serial numbers not
used) |
5082 thru 5599 |
|
| 1958 |
F-1 Forney Delux2 |
1400 lb. |
ATC A-787 (9-18-56) |
C-90-12F |
5600 thru 5655 |
$6,995 |
56 |
163 "Forney" models
built |
| 1959 |
F-1 Forney Explorer, Execta,
Expediter |
1400 lb. |
ATC A-787 (9-18-56) |
C-90-12F |
5656 thru 5714 |
$6,995 |
59 |
| 1959 |
F-1A Forney Trainer |
1450 lb. |
ATC A-787 (12-22-59) |
C-90-12F |
5715 thru 5738 |
$7,450 |
23 |
| Air Products Co., New
Mexico |
1959 |
F-1A Forney Trainer |
1450 lb. |
ATC A-787 |
C-90-12F |
5739 thru 5763 |
$7,450 |
25 |
| (serial number 5764
later converted to A2-A) |
5764 |
|
1 |
297 "Alon" models
built |
| Alon, Inc.,
McPherson, Kansas |
1965 |
A-2 Alon Delux3 |
1450 lb. |
ATC A-787 (3-16-64) |
C-90-12F C-90-16F |
A-2 thru -87 |
|
86 |
| 1966 |
A-2 Alon Delux |
1450 lb. |
ATC A-787 (3-16-64) |
C-90-12F C-90-16F |
A-88 thru A-224 |
$8,395 |
137 |
| 1967 |
A-2 Alon Delux |
1450 lb. |
ATC A-787 (3-16-64) |
C-90-12F C-90-16F |
A-225 thru A-245 |
|
21 |
| Mooney Aircraft,
Kerrville, Texas |
1968 |
A2-A Alon Cadet (built at
McPherson) |
1450 lb. |
ATC A-787 |
C-90-12F |
B-246 thru B-289 |
|
44 |
| 1968 |
A2-A Alon Cadet (built at
Kerrville) |
1450 lb. |
ATC A-787 |
C-90-12F |
B-290 thru B-297 |
$9,295 |
8 |
| 1969 |
M-10 Cadet4 |
1450 lb. |
ATC A-787 |
C-90-12F C-90-16F |
69---3 thru 69--11 |
$8,995 bare |
9 |
59 Mooney M10 models
built |
| 1970 |
M-10 Cadet |
1450 lb. |
ATC A-787 |
C-90-12F C-90-16F |
700001 thru 700050 |
$8,995 bare |
50 |
| October of 1974
resold to Univair |
|
* This aircraft is similar to the model 415C except for the
installation of the 75 horsepower engine, increased design speeds,
revised brakes and primary control systems, revised windshields and
numerous changes in fabrication methods.
**This aircraft is similar to the model 415C except for the revised
throttle and trim control, wide trim tab (1 3/8" chord) in accordance
with ERCO drawing 415-22031, improved fuel venting system, revised nose
gear oleo strut, improved interior trim and installation of stainless
steel upper fuselage skin.
*** Serial numbers 5012 thru 5014 may not have been used.
**** some sources show serial numbers going as high as 5099, but I
don't think any aircraft past 5081 were built.
1This aircraft is similar to the model 415E except for
installation of "Kiddy Seat", increased baggage capacity, double
curvature windshield, revised nose cowling support, revised engine
baffles, revised seat back structure and other minor changes.
2This aircraft is similar to model 415G except for engine
and propeller combination, revised engine cowling, outer wing panels,
metal covered, baggage compartment extended, modifications of seats and
instrument panel.
3This aircraft is similar to model F-1A except for
engineering improvements on sliding enclosure hatch, lowered cabin side
to easy access and egress, modular instrument panel, new control column
and wheel, cable quadrant redesigned to improve response, exhaust system
"Cross-Over" stack replaced by lighter balanced system, riveted fuel
tanks eliminated in favor of all welded tanks, toe brakes incorporated,
spring steel gear as optional equipment in 1966.
4This aircraft is similar to the A2-A except for new
design empennage, ailerons, and fuel tank vent. |