N53709 - 1944 Taylorcraft DCO-65 Aircraft Registration

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1944 TAYLORCRAFT DCO-65

Aircraft Description

N53709 is a 1944 Taylorcraft DCO-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hill Thomas D in Parma, ID. The registration certificate was issued on September 16, 2010. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N53709 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6CCE8 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N53709 was last updated on August 5, 2025. 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 N53709. 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
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 16, 2010

Registered Owner

Name
HILL THOMAS D
Address
22000 TEN DAVIS RD
City
PARMA
State / Zip Code
Idaho83660-7236
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)
51546350
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6CCE8

Additional Details

Registration
N53709
Serial Number
L-5941
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2028
Last Action Date
August 5, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00564772

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC