N50048 - 1943 Taylorcraft DCO-65 Aircraft Registration

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1943 TAYLORCRAFT DCO-65

Aircraft Description

N50048 is a 1943 Taylorcraft DCO-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Zahm Liam in Marne, MI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 29, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on July 27, 2021. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N50048 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A63CF5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N50048 was last updated on May 26, 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 N50048. 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
October 29, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 27, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
ZAHM LIAM
Address
204 GARFIELD ST
City
MARNE
State / Zip Code
Michigan49435-8630
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)
51436365
Mode S Code (Hex)
A63CF5

Additional Details

Registration
N50048
Serial Number
5716
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
July 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 26, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00300935

Data Source

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

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