N4838V - 1942 Taylorcraft DC-65 Aircraft Registration

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1942 TAYLORCRAFT DC-65

Aircraft Description

N4838V is a 1942 Taylorcraft DC-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Long Hugh W in Napa, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 23, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on June 26, 2014. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N4838V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5F742 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N4838V was last updated on January 22, 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 DC-65 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N4838V. 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
DC-65
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
Cruise Speed
82 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 23, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 26, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
LONG HUGH W
Address
3118 VICHY AVE
City
NAPA
State / Zip Code
California94558-2112
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)
51373502
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5F742

Additional Details

Registration
N4838V
Serial Number
6006
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
June 30, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00660285

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC