Gang I have sold two Ercoupes in the past couple of months. Congratulations to Rick Barnes in Missouri and John Pound in California for they acquisition of fine aircraft. I have one more that I hope one of "us" takes. If not, I'll offer it to the public but if you are in the market for a nice, clean Ercoupe (actually a Forney), take a look. N26C is not LSA compliant. The annual was just complete so you have 12 months before the next one is due. I flew this Coupe from Central Maine to Florida and had a ball! Here are the details:
N26C is for sale - $24,000 She is a 1958 Forney. See more than 70 detailed pictures at: http://glendavis.smugmug.com/gallery/7130233_ens9C/1/457595403_z4PhN This is a unique Ercoupe (Forney) in many ways. She has only had three owners since new and has been hangared her entire life. Her current owner (for the past eight years) is a retired 747 captain. This is significant as he had both the knowledge of how to keep a vintage aircraft in tip-top condition and the resources to make that happen. Over the past two years he has spent more than $4000 doing not only required but also preventive maintenance. For example, N26C has had professionally applied Corrosion X treatments three times in the past five years. There is absolutely no corrosion anywhere in or on this aircraft. She was just freshly annualed this month, January 2009, inspected thoroughly and given a clean bill of health. In 2008 extensive electrical work was performed. Any of the original electrical wiring that was questionable was replaced. The Loran was replaced with a panel-mounted docking station for the Garmin GPS (Garmin not included but negotiable), all fuses were replaced with circuit breakers, new cabin speaker was installed and a new state-of-the-art Icom-200 760 channel communication radio was installed for crystal clear communication. You can program your most used frequencies into memory for fast, easy access. Many of the original switches were replaced with new. Most aircraft of this vintage have more than 4000 hours on the airframe. N26C has only 2268 total time since she left the factory in Ohio in 1958. N26C has a dual nosefork and new Cleveland brakes. The prop is only three year old. N26C has the big engine, the Continental C-90. The major overhaul was done 1383 hours ago, and a top overhaul was performed just 350 hours ago. Compression is strong in all cylinders. She does not leak oil and burns very little. Oil analysis shows no metal and only normal wear. I believe she will easily go to TBO (2000 hours) and beyond. The paint shines like new (the result of being kept indoors all her life), but has a few chips and nicks here and there. In the pictures I have attempted to show not only the beautiful shine but also the minor imperfections. The paint is, conservatively, a strong 7. The interior is in equally nice condition, with the modern "T" configuration panel and leather-paneled seats. The panel itself is painted black and could use a little touch-up to make it look as good as the rest of the interior. Shoulder harnesses were installed to provide added protection. The old rubber donuts on the main landing gear were replaced with Belleville springs ($500), so costly removal and replacement, required every few years is no longer necessary. All 17 of the inspection holes have been installed in the belly and wings to facilitate internal inspection, as per AD. A spin-on oil filter was installed (not just a metal screen) to further protect the engine and prolong its life. A quick oil drain makes oil changes fast and easy, even for the novice. The alternator was recently replaced, and the fuel pump was overhauled in 2008. New engine baffeling was recently installed, keeping the engine running cool at all power settings. The fuel line is fired-sleeved from the valve to the carburetor. The ELT battery was recently replaced. The logs are complete from day one, and there is no damage history.very unusual for an aircraft of that is more than 50 years young. N26C has a complete radio suite. In addition to the earlier mentioned Icom-200, she has a King KX145 NAV/COM as a second transceiver and VOR receiver. A King transponder with mode C allows you to fly in any airspace you choose. The intercom makes communication between the pilot and passenger effortless. The belly strobe provides excellent visibility, both day and night, and the navigation and panel lights all are in perfect working condition. And, finally, N26C has a remote slaved compass!!! All the blemishes are shown in the photos and include a scar on the nosebowl, where a crack was repaired. There is a crack in the windshield about 5 inches long that has been drill-stopped. The paint, as mentioned, is shiny but does have a few chips and nicks. All in all, this is a very fine, well cared for, hangared Ercoupe (Forney) that will provide its new owner years of pleasure at very little cost. You may find an Ercoupe for a couple thousand dollars less, but you will easily spend that and more to make most Coupes as nice and as well maintained as N26C. THIS IS NOT A LSA COMPLIANT AIRCRAFT. The aircraft is located at KPCM airport in Plant City, Florida. Delivery may be available for $200/day plus expenses and an airline ticket home. For more info email me at [email protected] or call (917) 297-1111. Glen Glen Davis 917 297 1111 www.ishootpictures.com www.ercoupepilot.com
