N57538 - Taylorcraft DCO-65 Aircraft Registration

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TAYLORCRAFT DCO-65

Aircraft Description

N57538 is a Taylorcraft DCO-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Holcomb Garry M in Point, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 23, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on July 13, 2015. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N57538 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A763DE (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N57538 was last updated on May 26, 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 N57538. 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
December 23, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 13, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
HOLCOMB GARRY M
Address
281 AVENUE C UNIT 43
City
POINT
State / Zip Code
Texas75472-9404
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)
51661736
Mode S Code (Hex)
A763DE

Additional Details

Registration
N57538
Serial Number
5922
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
July 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 26, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00920666

Data Source

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

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