N48638 - 1943 Taylorcraft L-2M Aircraft Registration

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1943 TAYLORCRAFT L-2M

Aircraft Description

N48638 is a 1943 Taylorcraft L-2M, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Ollmann Paul W in Poplar Grove, IL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 15, 1976. The registration certificate was issued on October 10, 2018. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N48638 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A601C5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N48638 was last updated on June 16, 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 L-2M model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N48638. 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
L-2M
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
L2Taylorcraft L-2 Grasshopper
Cruise Speed
82 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 15, 1976
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 10, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
OLLMANN PAUL W
Address
3025 FAIRCHILD ST
City
POPLAR GROVE
State / Zip Code
Illinois61065-8246
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C85 SERIES
Horsepower
85 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51400705
Mode S Code (Hex)
A601C5

Additional Details

Registration
N48638
Serial Number
L-5830
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 16, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00660375

Data Source

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

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