I'm interested in buying this Ercoupe. Can anyone vouch for the
plane, Glen Davis, or a
mechanic in the Daytona, Florida area that I could use for a pre-buy
inspection?
Dan Caliendo
Begin forwarded message:
From: Glen Davis <[email protected]>
Date: March 16, 2009 9:45:27 PM CDT
To: [email protected]
Subject: [ercoupe-tech] 415C for sale
Gang
I have an LSA compliant Ercoupe for sale. I have created two photo
websites. One has 106 pictures of the plane as it is today and the
other has 99 pictures showing the restoration in-progress. The
links to the sites are:
Current pictures: http://glendavis.smugmug.com/gallery/
7545199_F7XmS#487440008_sbqeD
Restoration process: http://glendavis.smugmug.com/gallery/
7617343_5s3cf#492677347_gsjnj
N98228 is a truly exceptional LSA compliant 1946 Ercoupe 415C.
Only 1250TT and 5 hours on a FACTORY REMANUFACTURED engine.
This is a pristine airplane. Absolutely no expense was spared to
make this the best Light Sport Ercoupe money can buy. The former
owner had this aircraft TOTALLY restored. Sadly, he only got to fly
it two times before passing away. The restoration was completed in
December of 2007. By total restoration, I mean this aircraft was
taken apart, piece-by-piece. Every component, every rib, every
stringer, every instrument, every nut, bolt, wire and cable was
inspected, repaired or replaced if needed. The metal skins on the
belly and tail feathers were removed. The entire inside of the
aircraft was inspected, cleaned, acid etched and zinc chromate for
corrosion protection. Then, new skins were installed. The fabric
on the wings was removed. The same painstaking process of
inspection, repair where necessary, acid etch and zinc chromate was
done to the inside of the wings. While the wings were open, they
were wired for landing lights and wingtip strobes. Then the wings
were recovered. The craftsmanship of the fabric work is artistry.
Documentation for over $20,000 for the restoration is available.
In December of 2007, a factory remanufactured 0-200 (100HP) engine
was purchased from Continental for $18,000 and installed. In
total, over $45,000 was spent on the restoration. All the
inspections panels in the wings and belly were installed as per
SB32 for future center section inspections. The center section is
clean as a whistle. The plane was painted in 2007 and hangared
since. The paint is PERFECT. It is all white. Sadly, the owner
died before he decided on the striping so the new owner gets to
accent the plane with the stripes of his/her choice. It has only
1250 total time and only 5 hours on the factory remanufactured
engine! All the flight instruments were overhauled. The old
brakes were replaces with Clevelands. The entire plane has been
completely rewired and replumbed. When you look under the
instrument panel, all the wires are neatly bundled and secured. The
metal prop was overhauled. It has a pristine Airtex interior. There
is an oil filter and oil separator on the engine, both with the
appropriate supporting paperwork. The Marvel carburetor was
overhauled. A King Silver Crown radio stack was installed
including a KX155 Navcom, a KT76A transponder and encoder, a KI108
indicator, a PSE intercom and ACK ELT. It also has EGT and CHT
gauges. Cabin lighting is controlled with dimmers and most
instruments have postlites. It has the extended baggage
compartment and a flashing beacon is installed on the belly. A
vacuum pump has replaced the venturis, reducing drag and providing
vacuum pressure even while on the ground. At 2600 RPM at sea
level, this plane indicates 120 MPH. N98228 has just completed its
annual inspection in March 2009 and is good-to-go for another year
trouble free. The only discrepancy found at annual was a crack in
the exhaust pipe which was professionally welded and signed off by
the IA. This Light Sport compliant aircraft is “like new” and
available for ¼ the cost of a new LSA aircraft. It is located at
7FL6 in Port Orange, Florida. Price is $35,000. Delivery anywhere
in the US is available for $200 per day plus expenses and an
airline ticket home. Contact Glen Davis [email protected]
or call 917 297 1111.
Glen Davis
917 297 1111
www.ishootpictures.com
www.ercoupepilot.com
