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Engineering and Research Corporation Ercoupe 415-C Pilot Operating Handbook Download Page 1

Ercoupe 415-C

Pilot Operating Handbook

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Summary of Contents for Ercoupe 415-C

Page 1: ...Ercoupe 415 C Pilot Operating Handbook...

Page 2: ...em 7 Fuel System 8 Exhaust System 5 Appendix January 2013 This version of the Ercoupe POH was derived from the original 1946 Ercoupe 415 C Instructional Manual that was scanned to a PDF file and is po...

Page 3: ...nd aft controls the elevator The ERCOUPE is certified by the Civil Aeronautics Administration as characteristically incapable of spinning OPERATING LIMITATIONS Required Information For 75 H P Model 41...

Page 4: ...ther The ignition switch can then be turned to BOTH the throttle opened slightly about 1 8 and the starter engaged If the engine fails to start the operation should be repeated If the engine loads up...

Page 5: ...if desired and using greater engine power for taxiing Finally warmed up the engine will turn approximately 2000 RPM standing still TAKING OFF For the take off there s a trim tab adjustment handle on t...

Page 6: ...aves the ground completely Neutralize the control wheel after the airplane breaks contact The nose will normally swing and point upwind just about right to offset drift The main thing is not to have t...

Page 7: ...energy is available to overcome the effects of gusty air or misjudgment If the control wheel is eased back gradually with power full on the airplane will reach an uncomfortable nose high altitude In...

Page 8: ...29 62 at sea level add 5 x 95 or 47 MPH to the 109 25 MPH making 109 72 MPH the true airspeed The carburetor mixture control is operated by means of a push pull knob on the instrument panel near the t...

Page 9: ...one between 60 and 70 MPH As the ground is approached the flight path is leveled off so as to reduce the vertical velocity At the same time the airplane is flared in the conventional manner until it...

Page 10: ...had been reached Also if the approach has been made at too high an altitude the flight path can be steepened by rolling the airplane from side to side dipping each wing 20 or 30 degrees If the altitud...

Page 11: ...and land at a somewhat higher speed than in still air and to have the airplane at all times either definitely in the air or definitely on the ground After landing the brakes may be used as desired In...

Page 12: ...to the air and a straight course of travel is maintained without difficulty The pilot should not hesitate to make slight turns near the ground in order to maintain the desired path and avoid being dr...

Page 13: ...round Immediately thereafter ease the control wheel forward slowly and roll down the runway Prompt application of the brakes or setting the brake on about half way during the glide approach brings the...

Page 14: ...1 Carburetor Air Heat Off use full heat in icing conditions 2 Oil temperature 90 F min 3 Oil pressure 35 lb sq inch above 1900 RPM 4 Full throttle 2000 RPM approximately 5 Ignition Check maximum 75 RP...

Page 15: ...nges or modifications in his airplane be recommended The serial number on the nameplate fastened on the deck behind the baggage compartments should be included in all correspondence requesting informa...

Page 16: ...Remove axle nut 4 Pry bead of tire loose 5 Remove outer wheel half and tire Leave inner wheel half remaining on axle TO INSTALL TIRE REVERSE REMOVAL PROCEDURE TIRE NOSE WHEEL In removing tire proceed...

Page 17: ...Continue bleeding until brake has a solid feel when applied Note Do not allow hydraulic brake fluid to get on linings Wash clean with carbon tetrachloride or naphtha CONTROL SYSTEM To Check Control Sy...

Page 18: ...ipped shop Watch for signs of wear and dents on the leading edges or scratches which expose the wood and permit the absorption of moisture Bare spots should be sanded and sealed with spar varnish Mois...

Page 19: ...k to the wing tanks Fuel is gravity feed from the header tank to the engine carburetor In case of fuel pump failure the engine will continue to function until the six gallon header tank is empty The M...

Page 20: ...he floor on the pilots side of the cockpit The header tank gauge located forward of the windshield is a visual check of the remaining fuel in the header tank When the gauge is fully up there are six g...

Page 21: ...be understood and periodically checked by the pilot during flight operation Excessive charging at a high rate will boil the battery and cause serious damage During all operation the master switch sho...

Page 22: ...22 Electrical System...

Page 23: ...acks that would allow the exhaust gases from the engine to enter the carburetor or cabin heater Any crack permitting exhaust leakage should be repaired immediately APPENDIX 1 Ercoupe Inspection Report...

Page 24: ...ks 1 Drain Oil 2 Exhaust System 3 Ignition Wiring 4 Fuel Lines 5 Fuel Sediment Bowl 6 Carburetor and Air Intake 7 Bolts and Nuts 8 Engine Mount Fittings 9 Check Compression LANDING GEAR 1 Brakes 2 Tir...

Page 25: ...Exhaust System Heaters 3 Spark Plugs 4 Magnetos 5 Fuel Tank Finger Strainers 6 Oil System Screen 7 Carburetor and Air System LANDING GEAR 1 Wheels 2 Shock Absorber Units 3 Brake Lines 4 Bolts and Fit...

Page 26: ...26 CRUISE CONTROL TABLES...

Page 27: ...ERCOUPE LUBRICATION CHART...

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