N54189 - 1946 Taylorcraft DCO-65 Aircraft Registration

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1946 TAYLORCRAFT DCO-65

Aircraft Description

N54189 is a 1946 Taylorcraft DCO-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Vintage Aircraft Sales LLC in Radnor, OH. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 7, 1977. The registration certificate was issued on November 8, 2004. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N54189 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6DF35 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N54189 was last updated on June 16, 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 N54189. 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
1946
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
January 7, 1977
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 8, 2004

Registered Owner

Name
VINTAGE AIRCRAFT SALES LLC
Address
5266 MOONEY RD
City
RADNOR
State / Zip Code
Ohio43066-9710
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)
51557465
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6DF35

Additional Details

Registration
N54189
Serial Number
6081
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 16, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00073085

Data Source

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

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