N53712 - 1943 Taylorcraft DCO-65 Aircraft Registration

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1943 TAYLORCRAFT DCO-65

Aircraft Description

N53712 is a 1943 Taylorcraft DCO-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Young Gregory in Spring, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 28, 1962. The registration certificate was issued on March 1, 2013. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N53712 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6CD04 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N53712 was last updated on July 21, 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 N53712. 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
February 28, 1962
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 1, 2013

Registered Owner

Name
YOUNG GREGORY
Address
16931 MISTY CREEK DR
City
SPRING
State / Zip Code
Texas77379-6438
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)
51546404
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6CD04

Additional Details

Registration
N53712
Serial Number
L-4961
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 21, 2023
Last Update Date
July 21, 2023
Unique ID
00452925

Data Source

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

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