Taylorcraft DC-65
49 on the U.S. register. Built from 1941 to 1953; half of them date from 1942 or earlier. Texas has the most (6). 12% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the DC-65 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Cont Motor A&C65 Series (43), Cont Motor A-65-8 (1), Cont Motor A&C75 Series (1)
- Seats
- 2
- Cruise speed
- about 82 mph
- Maker on the register
- Taylorcraft
- Registered
- earliest certificate October 22, 1987; newest August 24, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Texas6California6Oklahoma4Ohio3Florida3Arizona3Utah2Pennsylvania2Oregon2Michigan2Wyoming1Washington1
Who owns them registrant type
Individual38 (78%)Co-owned5 (10%)LLC4 (8%)Partnership1 (2%)Corporation1 (2%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| DC-65 | 49 | 1941 to 1953 | 100.0% |
When they were built by decade · 14 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid42 (86%)Revoked4 (8%)Sale reported3 (6%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Standard41 (84%)None on file8 (16%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Sale Reported1Saginaw Valley Air Museum1No Name Aviation LLC1Meadow Hoppers LLC1Marsh Flying Services LLC1Jstream Lc1
Fleet pages: Sale Reported · No Name Aviation LLC · Jstream Lc
Accident history NTSB
Each aircraft's own page already shows its NTSB accident and incident record. The model-wide record (accidents per year, fatal and non-fatal, against the number registered) is being added; it will appear here.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Taylorcraft DC-65 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
49 as of October 2, 2026, counting 1 version the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Taylorcraft DC-65s?
Texas, with 6.
Who owns the Taylorcraft DC-65?
12% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 49
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N61080 | Taylorcraft DC-65 |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2026-08-24 | Valid |
| N50931 | Taylorcraft DC-65 |
Individual owner Ohio |
None on file | 2025-07-23 | Valid |
| N54694 | Taylorcraft DC-65 |
Individual owner Oklahoma |
Standard | 2025-05-15 | Valid |
| N48847 | Taylorcraft DC-65 |
Jstream Lc Sheridan, Wyoming |
Standard | 2025-03-27 | Valid |
| N7878C | Taylorcraft DC-65 |
Individual owner Idaho |
Standard | 2024-12-17 | Valid |
| N36492 | Taylorcraft DC-65 |
Co-owned owner Florida |
Standard | 2024-08-05 | Valid |
| N27W | Taylorcraft DC-65 |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 2023-12-18 | Valid |
| N79183 | Taylorcraft DC-65 |
Marsh Flying Services LLC El Dorado, Kansas |
Standard | 2023-12-14 | Valid |
| N67754 | Taylorcraft DC-65 |
Individual owner Florida |
None on file | 2023-06-06 | Valid |
| N36256 | Taylorcraft DC-65 |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2023-03-02 | Valid |
| N36399 | Taylorcraft DC-65 |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2022-04-26 | Valid |
| N36263 | Taylorcraft DC-65 |
Co-owned owner Oklahoma |
Standard | 2022-01-05 | Valid |
| N36418 | Taylorcraft DC-65 |
Individual owner Virginia |
Standard | 2021-04-23 | Valid |
| N36410 | Taylorcraft DC-65 |
Individual owner Ohio |
Standard | 2021-01-04 | Valid |
| N46270 | Taylorcraft DC-65 |
No Name Aviation LLC Wilmington, Delaware |
Standard | 2020-12-01 | Valid |
| N36370 | Taylorcraft DC-65 |
Individual owner Maine |
Standard | 2020-11-06 | Valid |
| N36419 | Taylorcraft DC-65 |
Individual owner Massachusetts |
Standard | 2020-03-03 | Valid |
| N79247 | Taylorcraft DC-65 |
Individual owner Minnesota |
Standard | 2019-10-21 | Valid |
| N39191 | Taylorcraft DC-65 |
Individual owner Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2019-07-03 | Valid |
| N61070 | Taylorcraft DC-65 |
Meadow Hoppers LLC Monument, Colorado |
Standard | 2018-11-03 | Valid |
| N67654 | Taylorcraft DC-65 |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2018-06-08 | Valid |
| N47046 | Taylorcraft DC-65 |
Individual owner Pennsylvania |
None on file | 2015-12-05 | Valid |
| N57450 | Taylorcraft DC-65 |
Individual owner Indiana |
Standard | 2015-08-17 | Valid |
| N4838V | Taylorcraft DC-65 |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2014-06-26 | Valid |
| N36386 | Taylorcraft DC-65 |
Individual owner Michigan |
Standard | 2013-03-25 | Valid |
| N61021 | Taylorcraft DC-65 |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2013-03-20 | Valid |
| N61623 | Taylorcraft DC-65 |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2013-03-01 | Valid |
| N3126J | Taylorcraft DC-65 |
Co-owned owner Oklahoma |
Standard | 2013-01-28 | Valid |
| N48264 | Taylorcraft DC-65 |
Individual owner Illinois |
None on file | 2011-04-13 | Valid |
| N48102 | Taylorcraft DC-65 |
Saginaw Valley Air Museum Saginaw, Michigan |
Standard | 2011-03-21 | Valid |
| N57570 | Taylorcraft DC-65 |
Individual owner Ohio |
Standard | 2010-11-09 | Valid |
| N36354 | Taylorcraft DC-65 |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2009-09-16 | Valid |
| N66620 | Taylorcraft DC-65 |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2008-04-04 | Valid |
| N39291 | Taylorcraft DC-65 |
Individual owner Missouri |
Standard | 2006-07-11 | Valid |
| N55348 | Taylorcraft DC-65 |
Co-owned owner Arizona |
Standard | 2005-07-29 | Valid |
| N67755 | Taylorcraft DC-65 |
Co-owned owner California |
Standard | 2003-02-25 | Valid |
| N66713 | Taylorcraft DC-65 |
Individual owner Oregon |
Standard | 2001-03-28 | Valid |
| N36407 | Taylorcraft DC-65 |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 1996-11-15 | Valid |
| N54981 | Taylorcraft DC-65 |
Individual owner North Carolina |
Standard | 1992-06-03 | Valid |
| N36356 | Taylorcraft DC-65 |
Individual owner Iowa |
Standard | 1990-03-01 | Valid |
| N36253 | Taylorcraft DC-65 |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 1988-12-20 | Valid |
| N36376 | Taylorcraft DC-65 |
Individual owner Utah |
Standard | 1987-10-22 | Valid |
| N39190 | Taylorcraft DC-65 |
Individual owner Arizona |
Standard | Sale reported | |
| N48851 | Taylorcraft DC-65 |
Individual owner Utah |
None on file | Revoked | |
| N48907 | Taylorcraft DC-65 |
Individual owner Arizona |
None on file | Revoked | |
| N48909 | Taylorcraft DC-65 |
Individual owner California |
None on file | Revoked | |
| N48998 | Taylorcraft DC-65 |
Individual owner Oregon |
None on file | Revoked | |
| N58904 | Taylorcraft DC-65 |
Sale Reported Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
Standard | Sale reported | |
| N6TG | Taylorcraft DC-65 |
Individual owner California |
Standard | Sale reported |