N48291 - 1942 Taylorcraft DCO-65 Aircraft Registration

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1942 TAYLORCRAFT DCO-65

Aircraft Description

N48291 is a 1942 Taylorcraft DCO-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Agather Victor Neils in Fort Worth, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 9, 1958. The registration certificate was issued on June 4, 2019. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N48291 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5F3B4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N48291 was last tracked by AviatorDB near Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (KFTW) on March 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N48291 was last updated on August 11, 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 N48291. 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
September 9, 1958
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 4, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
AGATHER VICTOR NEILS
Address
409 RIVERCREST DR
City
FORT WORTH
State / Zip Code
Texas76107-1639
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)
51371664
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5F3B4

Additional Details

Registration
N48291
Serial Number
4438
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
June 30, 2029
Last Action Date
August 11, 2023
Last Update Date
August 11, 2023
Unique ID
00730265

Last Known Position

Date
April 6, 2026 (UTC 21:32:30)
Airport
Latitude
32.819733
Longitude
-97.365564

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC