N58040 - 1943 Taylorcraft DCO-65 Aircraft Registration

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1943 TAYLORCRAFT DCO-65

Aircraft Description

N58040 is a 1943 Taylorcraft DCO-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Ozarks Auto Show INC in Hollister, MO. The registration certificate was issued on February 6, 2012. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N58040 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A778E5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N58040 was last updated on April 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 N58040. 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
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 6, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
OZARKS AUTO SHOW INC
Address
134 INDUSTRIAL PARK DR
City
HOLLISTER
State / Zip Code
Missouri65672-5392
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)
51674345
Mode S Code (Hex)
A778E5

Additional Details

Registration
N58040
Serial Number
L-5637
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 29, 2028
Last Action Date
April 21, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00731405

Data Source

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

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