N54243 - Taylorcraft DCO-65 Aircraft Registration

TAYD

TAYLORCRAFT DCO-65

Aircraft Description

N54243 is a Taylorcraft DCO-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Wacker George F Trustee in Los Angeles, CA. The registration certificate was issued on July 19, 2017. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2027. The aircraft is configured with 2 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6E25A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N54243 was last updated on March 4, 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 N54243. 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
Classification
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 19, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
WACKER GEORGE F TRUSTEE
Address
7737 SKYHILL DR
City
LOS ANGELES
State / Zip Code
California90068-1231
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
51561132
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6E25A

Additional Details

Registration
N54243
Serial Number
4740
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
July 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 4, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00833085

Data Source

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

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