N50974 - 1944 Taylorcraft DCO-65 Aircraft Registration

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1944 TAYLORCRAFT DCO-65

Aircraft Description

N50974 is a 1944 Taylorcraft DCO-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Olson David W in Otho, IA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 17, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on June 5, 2014. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N50974 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A65EC9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N50974 was last updated on January 22, 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 N50974. 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
1944
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
September 17, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 5, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
OLSON DAVID W
Address
2048 270TH ST
City
OTHO
State / Zip Code
Iowa50569-7523
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)
51457311
Mode S Code (Hex)
A65EC9

Additional Details

Registration
N50974
Serial Number
5927
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
June 30, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00671255

Data Source

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

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