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Taylorcraft DC-65

49 Taylorcraft DC-65 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1941–1953. Most are registered in CA, TX and OK.

Registered today
49
Years built
1941–1953
Seats
2
Engines
1 · Reciprocating

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

0 ADs match the Taylorcraft DC-65 airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.

AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

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Accident history

NTSB since 1982
NTSB events
8
Destroyed
0
Substantial damage
8
Minor damage
0
No damage
0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Taylorcraft DC-65 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Taylorcraft DC-65 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

  • Jun 17, 2006Substantial damage · serious injuries · Parma, NY
  • Aug 7, 2004Substantial damage · serious injuries · Wamic, ORN61021
  • Jun 4, 2004Substantial damage · serious injuries · Savannah, TNN39190
  • Mar 25, 2000Substantial damage · serious injuries · Joplin, MON67754
  • Mar 23, 1996Substantial damage · minor injuries · Fremont, CAN36354

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

1 report on Taylorcraft DC-65 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Most reported parts

  1. blade1

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19419
194219
19433
19442
19461
19531
Unknown14

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
CA6
TX6
OK4
AZ3
FL3
OH3
MI2
OR2
PA2
UT2

Buyer checklist

No ADs published since 1998 match the Taylorcraft DC-65 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 8 NTSB events since 1982 involve Taylorcraft DC-65 airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 1 service difficulty report on Taylorcraft DC-65 airframes since 1995. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.

  • Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
  • Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
  • Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
  • Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
  • Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
See the registered Taylorcraft DC-65 aircraft

Type data

FAA aircraft reference file
Aircraft type
Fixed wing single engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruising speed
82 mph

DC-65 aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N27W—Okanogan, WADec 18, 2023
N3126J—Porter, OKJan 28, 2013
N362531941Justin, TXDec 20, 1988
N36256—Paris, TXMar 2, 2023
N362631941Chandler, OKJan 5, 2022
N363541941San Martin, CASep 16, 2009
N363561941Otho, IAMar 1, 1990
N363701941Mattawamkeag, MENov 6, 2020
N363761941Provo, UTOct 22, 1987
N363861942Sand Lake, MIMar 25, 2013
N36399—Anchorage, AKApr 26, 2022
N364071942Sanger, TXNov 15, 1996
N364101942Zanesville, OHJan 4, 2021
N364181942Suffolk, VAApr 23, 2021
N364191942Plymouth, MAMar 3, 2020
N364921942Crestview, FLAug 5, 2024
N39190—Chandler, AZ—
N391911942Hatfield, PAJul 3, 2019
N392911942Clinton, MOJul 11, 2006
N46270—Wilmington, DEDec 1, 2020
N47046—Palmyra, PADec 5, 2015
N481021943Saginaw, MIMar 21, 2011
N482641943Hammond, ILApr 13, 2011
N4838V1942Napa, CAJun 26, 2014
N488471941Sheridan, WYMar 27, 2025

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