N66620 - 1942 Taylorcraft DC-65 Aircraft Registration

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1942 TAYLORCRAFT DC-65

Aircraft Description

N66620 is a 1942 Taylorcraft DC-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Prather Carl L in Gilroy, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 21, 1957. The registration certificate was issued on April 4, 2008. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N66620 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A8CD3A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N66620 was last updated on September 30, 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 DC-65 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N66620. 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
1942
Manufacturer
TAYLORCRAFT
Model
DC-65
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
Cruise Speed
82 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 21, 1957
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 4, 2008

Registered Owner

Name
PRATHER CARL L
Address
9568 ESTATES DR
City
GILROY
State / Zip Code
California95020-9193
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)
52146472
Mode S Code (Hex)
A8CD3A

Additional Details

Registration
N66620
Serial Number
6138
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2030
Last Action Date
September 30, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00883126

Data Source

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

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