N50980 - Taylorcraft DCO-65 Aircraft Registration

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TAYLORCRAFT DCO-65

Aircraft Description

N50980 is a Taylorcraft DCO-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Obowa James K in Lino Lakes, MN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 20, 1952. The registration certificate was issued on October 15, 2022. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N50980 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A65EE8 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N50980 was last updated on September 9, 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 N50980. 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
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 20, 1952
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 15, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
OBOWA JAMES K
Address
399 THOMAS ST
City
LINO LAKES
State / Zip Code
Minnesota55014-1015
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)
51457350
Mode S Code (Hex)
A65EE8

Additional Details

Registration
N50980
Serial Number
L-5958
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 9, 2023
Last Update Date
September 9, 2023
Unique ID
00511255

Data Source

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

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