N49118 - 1943 Taylorcraft L-2M Aircraft Registration

BIRD

1943 TAYLORCRAFT L-2M

Aircraft Description

N49118 is a 1943 Taylorcraft L-2M, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Garza Gilberto in Yuma, AZ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 28, 1969. The registration certificate was issued on April 6, 2026. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2033. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N49118 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6166B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N49118 was last updated on April 6, 2026. 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 N49118. 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
BIRDTA-2 Bird
Cruise Speed
82 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 28, 1969
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 6, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
GARZA GILBERTO
Address
3662 E COUNTY 17TH ST
City
YUMA
State / Zip Code
Arizona85365-9381
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)
51413153
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6166B

Additional Details

Registration
N49118
Serial Number
L-5242
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2033
Last Action Date
April 6, 2026
Last Update Date
November 6, 2024
Unique ID
00680545

Data Source

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

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