N48391 - 1943 Taylorcraft DCO-65 Aircraft Registration

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1943 TAYLORCRAFT DCO-65

Aircraft Description

N48391 is a 1943 Taylorcraft DCO-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Lamb David W in Ellerbe, NC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 2, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on May 15, 2025. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N48391 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5F76B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N48391 was last updated on May 15, 2025. 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 N48391. 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
May 2, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 15, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
LAMB DAVID W
Address
479 PAPPY RABB RD
City
ELLERBE
State / Zip Code
North Carolina28338-8433
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)
51373553
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5F76B

Additional Details

Registration
N48391
Serial Number
5295
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2032
Last Action Date
May 15, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00890295

Data Source

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

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