N48998 - 1942 Taylorcraft DC-65 Aircraft Registration

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1942 TAYLORCRAFT DC-65

Aircraft Description

N48998 is a 1942 Taylorcraft DC-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Stewart James J in Springfield, OR. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N48998 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A60DBC (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N48998 was last updated on January 14, 1977. 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 N48998. 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
Classification
Type Registration
Individual
Status
22
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
STEWART JAMES J
Address
1055 N ST
City
SPRINGFIELD
State / Zip Code
Oregon97477
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)
51406674
Mode S Code (Hex)
A60DBC

Additional Details

Registration
N48998
Serial Number
4275
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
January 14, 1977
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00158318

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC