N47581 - 1942 Taylorcraft DCO-65 Aircraft Registration

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1942 TAYLORCRAFT DCO-65

Aircraft Description

N47581 is a 1942 Taylorcraft DCO-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Batesel Floyd O in Independence, MO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 20, 1960. The registration certificate was issued on March 17, 1995. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N47581 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5D737 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N47581 was last updated on October 20, 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 N47581. 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
1942
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
October 20, 1960
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Partnership
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 17, 1995

Registered Owner

Name
BATESEL FLOYD O
Address
9906 E 9TH ST S
City
INDEPENDENCE
State / Zip Code
Missouri64053
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A&C65 SERIES
Horsepower
65 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51353467
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5D737

Additional Details

Registration
N47581
Serial Number
6005
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
October 20, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00853594

Data Source

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

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