Taylorcraft DF-65
7 on the U.S. register. Built from 1941 to 1942; half of them date from 1941 or earlier. Florida has the most (2). 14% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the DF-65 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Franklin 4Ac176B Ser (7)
- Seats
- 2
- Cruise speed
- about 82 mph
- Maker on the register
- Taylorcraft
- Registered
- earliest certificate October 17, 1958; newest March 21, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Florida2Washington1Texas1Missouri1Michigan1Iowa1
Who owns them registrant type
Individual6 (86%)LLC1 (14%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| DF-65 | 7 | 1941 to 1942 | 100.0% |
When they were built by decade · 3 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid7 (100%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Standard7 (100%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Chamonix Holding CO LLC1
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 DF-65 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
7 as of October 2, 2026, counting 1 version the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Taylorcraft DF-65s?
Florida, with 2.
Who owns the Taylorcraft DF-65?
14% 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 · 7
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N63284 | Taylorcraft DF-65 |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 2026-03-21 | Valid |
| N36260 | Taylorcraft DF-65 |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2021-05-13 | Valid |
| N39182 | Taylorcraft DF-65 |
Individual owner Michigan |
Standard | 2019-12-30 | Valid |
| N63045 | Taylorcraft DF-65 |
Chamonix Holding CO LLC Saint Petersburg, Florida |
Standard | 2014-05-20 | Valid |
| N36394 | Taylorcraft DF-65 |
Individual owner Missouri |
Standard | 1999-03-29 | Valid |
| N36346 | Taylorcraft DF-65 |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 1984-04-04 | Valid |
| N47765 | Taylorcraft DF-65 |
Individual owner Iowa |
Standard | 1958-10-17 | Valid |