N173CC - Taylorcraft DCO-65 Aircraft Registration

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TAYLORCRAFT DCO-65

Aircraft Description

N173CC is a Taylorcraft DCO-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bir James F in Marietta, OH. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 5, 1962. The registration certificate was issued on May 11, 2021. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. The aircraft is configured with 2 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A12487 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N173CC was last updated on May 12, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Taylorcraft Aviation, originally based in Alliance, Ohio, has produced simple, affordable light aircraft since 1936. The Taylorcraft BC-12D and F-19 are classic designs popular with sport pilots and vintage aircraft enthusiasts. AviatorDB tracks 2,104 Taylorcraft aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the DCO-65 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N173CC. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
Manufacturer
TAYLORCRAFT
Model
DCO-65
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
Cruise Speed
82 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
January 5, 1962
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 11, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
BIR JAMES F
Address
406 STRECKER LN
City
MARIETTA
State / Zip Code
Ohio45750-9628
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
50222207
Mode S Code (Hex)
A12487

Additional Details

Registration
N173CC
Serial Number
5793
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 12, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00182350

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC