N47727 - 1943 Taylorcraft DCO-65 Aircraft Registration

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1943 TAYLORCRAFT DCO-65

Aircraft Description

N47727 is a 1943 Taylorcraft DCO-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Letrello Michael F in Saint Charles, MO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 7, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on February 5, 2009. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N47727 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5DDD9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N47727 was last updated on August 18, 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 N47727. 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
1943
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
July 7, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 5, 2009

Registered Owner

Name
LETRELLO MICHAEL F
Address
259 FOX RIDGE DR
City
SAINT CHARLES
State / Zip Code
Missouri63303-1723
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)
51356731
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5DDD9

Additional Details

Registration
N47727
Serial Number
4776
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
July 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 18, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00450045

Data Source

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

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