N48832 - 1943 Taylorcraft DCO-65 Aircraft Registration

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1943 TAYLORCRAFT DCO-65

Aircraft Description

N48832 is a 1943 Taylorcraft DCO-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Smith Louis D in Independence, OR. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 2, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on January 29, 2009. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N48832 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6092D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N48832 was last updated on August 4, 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 N48832. 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
June 2, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 29, 2009

Registered Owner

Name
SMITH LOUIS D
Address
PO BOX 353
City
INDEPENDENCE
State / Zip Code
Oregon97351-0353
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)
51404455
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6092D

Additional Details

Registration
N48832
Serial Number
L-4885
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 4, 2023
Last Update Date
August 4, 2023
Unique ID
00930435

Data Source

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

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