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 apply0 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.
Watch new ADs for the Taylorcraft DC-65
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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 19951 report on Taylorcraft DC-65 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- blade1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1941 | 9 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1942 | 19 | |
| 1943 | 3 | |
| 1944 | 2 | |
| 1946 | 1 | |
| 1953 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 14 |
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.
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
Page 1 of 2| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N27W | — | Okanogan, WA | Dec 18, 2023 |
| N3126J | — | Porter, OK | Jan 28, 2013 |
| N36253 | 1941 | Justin, TX | Dec 20, 1988 |
| N36256 | — | Paris, TX | Mar 2, 2023 |
| N36263 | 1941 | Chandler, OK | Jan 5, 2022 |
| N36354 | 1941 | San Martin, CA | Sep 16, 2009 |
| N36356 | 1941 | Otho, IA | Mar 1, 1990 |
| N36370 | 1941 | Mattawamkeag, ME | Nov 6, 2020 |
| N36376 | 1941 | Provo, UT | Oct 22, 1987 |
| N36386 | 1942 | Sand Lake, MI | Mar 25, 2013 |
| N36399 | — | Anchorage, AK | Apr 26, 2022 |
| N36407 | 1942 | Sanger, TX | Nov 15, 1996 |
| N36410 | 1942 | Zanesville, OH | Jan 4, 2021 |
| N36418 | 1942 | Suffolk, VA | Apr 23, 2021 |
| N36419 | 1942 | Plymouth, MA | Mar 3, 2020 |
| N36492 | 1942 | Crestview, FL | Aug 5, 2024 |
| N39190 | — | Chandler, AZ | — |
| N39191 | 1942 | Hatfield, PA | Jul 3, 2019 |
| N39291 | 1942 | Clinton, MO | Jul 11, 2006 |
| N46270 | — | Wilmington, DE | Dec 1, 2020 |
| N47046 | — | Palmyra, PA | Dec 5, 2015 |
| N48102 | 1943 | Saginaw, MI | Mar 21, 2011 |
| N48264 | 1943 | Hammond, IL | Apr 13, 2011 |
| N4838V | 1942 | Napa, CA | Jun 26, 2014 |
| N48847 | 1941 | Sheridan, WY | Mar 27, 2025 |