N53768 - 1943 Taylorcraft L-2 Aircraft Registration

L2

1943 TAYLORCRAFT L-2

Aircraft Description

N53768 is a 1943 Taylorcraft L-2, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum INC in Dallas, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 31, 1958. The registration certificate was issued on September 6, 1991. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N53768 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6CDB9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N53768 was last updated on June 10, 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 L-2 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N53768. 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
L-2
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
L2Taylorcraft L-2 Grasshopper
Cruise Speed
82 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 31, 1958
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 6, 1991

Registered Owner

Name
AMERICAN AIRPOWER HERITAGE FLYING MUSEUM INC
Address
PO BOX 764769
City
DALLAS
State / Zip Code
Texas75376-4769
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)
51546671
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6CDB9

Additional Details

Registration
N53768
Serial Number
5135
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
September 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00312945

Data Source

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

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