Checklist Ercoupe 415

Initial Engine Start Runup Takeoff Pre-Landing

Weather & Den Alt. Avionics Off Wheel Straight Full Throttle Landing Light On
Weight & Balance Beacon On Brakes Set 2100 Rpm Carb Heat On
Performance Req. Brakes Set Fuel on - check Oil Pressure Open Throttle in
Flight Plan - File Throttle 4 Notches valve open Rotate @ 56 Glide to clear Cyl
Papers A.R.O.W Carb Heat Off Best Glide 70 Mph
Control Lock Prime 2-6 Strokes Flight Controls
Master On Prop - Clear ! Instrument(s) Climb
Nav/Beacon/Strobe Master On Carb Heat Off
VX=60 Landing
Landing Light Mags On 2000 RPM
VY=70 Best Glide
Master Off Starter Pull/push Mags R&L Test
900-1200 RPM Carb Heat Test Monitor Engine 60 - 70 Mph
Oil Pressure Amps/Volts
Exterior
Avionics On Oil 90°F min Clear Active
Fuel Quantity,Quality Nav Lights - As Req Oil Press 35lb min
Caps/Drains/Vents Frequencies Cruise Radio announce
Engine & Oil Quantity Atis/Awos Throttle back Landing Light Off
Exhaust System Oil Temp 100-225°F Transponder Stdby
Prop/AirIntake Cyl Temp 350-500°F
Surfaces / Controls Taxi Pre-Takeoff Carb Heat (Icing)
Pitot & Static port Seat Belts Windows Closed Check for Traffic Secure
Gear/Tires Transponder Stdby Baggage Secure
Antennas Avionics-Off
Collision Light On Passenger Brief
Ties/Chokes off Mags Off
Radios Test Trim Takeoff - Descent
Final Walkaround Master Off
Brakes test set for cruise in Open Throttle in Hobbes Time
x-wind Glide to clear Cyl Control lock
Interior Tranponder Alt Open Carb heat in
Tie Down/Chockes
Landing Light On steep descent
Hobbs Time
Fuel Both - ON
Circuit Breakers
ELT armed Close Flight Plan
Brake Pedal Test
Passenger Instruct

Speed Limits Engine Limits

Maneuvering 108 MPH (94kts) VX= 60 VSo= none max. Engine r.p.m. 2575
max.Struct.Cruising VNo 114 MPH (99kts) VY= 70 max.Cruising r.p.m. 2400
VS1= 56 (1400lb), 48 (1260), max Oiltemp 225°F
Never exceed VNE 144 MPH (125kts)
VNo= 114 52 (1320) max Cyl Head temp 540°F
VNE= 144 min.Oilpressure 10 lb

Ranges Model 415 -85 h.p with 7150 McCauley propeller- sea level -mixture rich
Normal Maximum (Calm) 113 m.p.h. 2400 r.p.m. 5.9 Gal/hr. 17.5 Mi/Gal.
Conservative Cruise (Calm) 75% 107 2275 5.4 19.8
Max.Range: 15 m.p.h. Tailwind 75 1825 3.2 28.1
No Wind 80 1875 3.4 23.5
15 m.p.h. Headwind 90 2025 3.9 19.2
30 m.p.h. Headwind 97 2125 4.3 15.6
45 m.p.h. Headwind 100 2175 4.5 12.2
60 m.p.h. Headwind 107 2275 5.4 8.7

Computed from a limited numbers of tests based upon a standard airplane in a good condition carrying a full load.
 Emergency Procedures Ercoupe 415

Engine Inoperative (loss) Fire

On Takeoff (not Airborne) On Takeoff (Airborne) During Start
With sufficiant Runway remaining: With sufficiant Runway remaining: Starter - CrankEngine
Throttle - Close Immediatly Airspeed - Maintain above Stall Trottle - Open
Brakes - Apply as Required Directional Control - Maintain Fuel Valves - Off
Abandon Airplane if Fire
Stop Straight Ahead. Land Straight Ahead. continues

Insufficiant Runway remainig: Insufficiant Runway remainig: In Flight

Throttle - Close Immediatly Airspeed - Maintain above Stall Source of Fire - Check
Brakes - Apply as Required Throttle - Close Immediatly Engine:
Fuel Valves - Off Fuel Valves - Off Fuel valves - Off
Master switch - Off Master switch - Off Cabin Heat - Off
Magnetos - Off Magnetos - Off
Maintain directional Control and Maneuver to avoid Make only shallow turns to avoid obstacles. Electrical:
obstacles. Master - Off
Windows - Open
Sideslip to avoid Flames
Power Loss In Flight Power OFF Landing Land as soon as practicable

Fuel Valves On - Check Trim for best Glide 60-70 MPH

Carburetor Heat - On Locate suiteable Landing Area
Engine Gauges - Check Establish Spiral Pattern No Oil Pressure
Primer - Locked Be 1000 ft above Field at Downwind Reduce power, trim for
Ignition Switch L - R - Both Ignition - Off slow speed
Master - Off Prepare for Power Off
If Power can not be restored prepare for Fuel Valves - Off Landing
Power off Landing Seatbelts - Tight
Touch down with slowest possible Speed High Oil Temp.
for a full stall Touchdown. Land as soon as
possible and
Generator/Alternator Failure investigate.
Circuit Breaker - Check Prepare for Power Off
Reduce electrical Load and Land as soon as Practical. Landing
Speed Limits Engine Limits
Maneuvering 108 MPH (94kts) VX= 60 VSo= none max. Engine r.p.m. 2575
max.Struct.Cruising VNo 114 MPH (99kts) VY= 70 max.Cruising r.p.m. 2400
VS1= 56 (1400lb), 48 (1260), max Oiltemp 225°F
Never exceed VNE 144 MPH (125kts)
VNo= 114 52 (1320) max Cyl Head temp 540°F
VNE= 144 min.Oilpressure 10 lb

Emergency Communications: Lost Communication Procedures: If Lost:

Squawk 7700 Check frequency and Volume Climb-Communicate-
Transmit ‘Mayday,Mayday,Mayday’ Check Mike Jacks Confess-Comply-Conserve
Name of Station Calling Squawk 7600
Aircraft Type & N-Number Class D Airspace:
Nature of Emergency Observe traffic Flow
Position, Heading, Altitude Enter Pattern
Fuel Remaining Look For Light Signal from Tower
Number of Person Aboard Acknowledge with Wings (rocking) Landing
Weather Conditions Light (blinking)
Intentions/Assistence Desired

Aviate - Navigate - Communicate