# N50845: 1943 Taylorcraft DCO-65

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Taylorcraft DCO-65](https://openairdocs.org/model/taylorcraft-dco-65) (registry code 8850408, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Continental A&C65 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-a-c65-series) (registry code 17003)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A-746](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-746) (Hangar D LLC), [TCDS E-205](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-205) (Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc.) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 0-4538
- Year built: 1943
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date: October 7, 1996
- Certificate issued: August 21, 2024
- Expires: August 31, 2031
- Mode S code: A65AAA
- Registered owner: [Calloway Terry L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CALLOWAY%20TERRY%20L)
- Location: [Protem, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Protem)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 36.5331° N, 92.8512° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 65733, within about 5 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=50845
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N50845

From the FAA registry file of October 22, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Continental A&C65 model are included.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 11 in force

### Matched by airframe (Taylorcraft DCO-65)

- [AD 96-09-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-09-06): Air Filter Assemblies · Maule Aerospace Technology 7ACA, 7ECA, 7FC and 180 more. Effective Jun 7, 1996

### Matched by engine (Continental A&C65 series)

- [AD 98-17-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-17-11): Crankshafts · Continental Motors A-65-3, A-65-8, A75-8 and 90 more. Effective Oct 19, 1998
- [AD 98-01-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-01-06): Carburetors · Continental Motors A-65-1, A-65-12, A-65-12F and 184 more. Effective Feb 13, 1998
- [AD 95-21-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-21-15): Aviation Gasoline · Continental Motors A-65-8, C85-12F, C85-12FJ and 77 more. Effective Nov 28, 1995
- [AD 93-19-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-19-04): Carburetors · Continental Motors A-65-1, A-65-12, A-65-12F and 184 more. Effective Oct 18, 1993
- [AD 81-16-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-16-05): Magnetos · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-E1B, AEIO-320-E2B, AEIO-360-B1G6 and 234 more. Effective Aug 6, 1981
- [AD 81-07-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-07-06): AC Fuel Pumps · Continental Motors A-65-1, A-65-12, A-65-12F and 60 more. Effective Apr 1, 1981
- [AD 80-06-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-06-05): Magnetos · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 254 more. Effective Mar 28, 1980
- [AD 69-24-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-24-03): Carburetors · Continental Motors A-65-1, A-65-12, A-65-12F and 321 more. Effective Nov 29, 1969
- [AD 69-09-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-09-01): Eisemann Magnetos · Eisemann Magnetos, 2A4-45-B2, 2A4-49-B2 and 158 more
- [AD 46-36-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/46-36-01): Piston Pins · Continental Motors A-65-1, A-65-12, A-65-12F and 32 more

### Historical (superseded or no longer in force)

- [AD 94-14-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-14-12) (historical): Octane Aviation Gasoline · Teledyne Continental Motors A-65-8, C85-12, E185-11 and 68 more

## Information bulletins (advisory) (4 in force)

- [SAIB CE-11-05](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-11-05): Main Landing Gear. Issued Dec 3, 2010
- [SAIB NE-16-13](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-16-13): Powerplant - Prohibited use of sealant. Issued Mar 8, 2016
- [SAIB NE-13-04](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-13-04): Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) Connecting Rod Piston Pin Bushing Inspection. Issued Oct 31, 2012
- [SAIB CE-98-21R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-98-21R1): . Issued Jun 10, 1998

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N50845.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N50845.

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (82, first 50)

Approved for this aircraft's airframe or engine model, in force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do.

### Approved for the airframe (Taylorcraft DCO-65)

- [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA00079NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00079NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K008 on single and multi engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Teledyne Continental reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA00081NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00081NY): Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector. Alcor LLC
- [STC SA4503NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4503NM): Remove original cloth covering and install Ceconite covering. Ceconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc
- [STC SA04776NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04776NY): The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained. HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc
- [STC SA02268CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02268CH): Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA00478CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00478CH): Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc
- [STC SA01669CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01669CH): Installation of Challenger Reusable Air Filter. Challenger Aviation Products Inc
- [STC SA02283SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02283SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In Flight Data) CGR-30P. Electronics International Inc
- [STC SA02402SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02402SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data) CGR-30C. Electronics International Inc
- [STC SA01026SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01026SE): Improved fuel gascolator assembly. Steve's Aircraft
- [STC ST00961LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00961LA): Installation of MASS Systems fire extinguisher cartridges as replacements for Walter Kidde Aerospace fire extinguisher cartridges in fire extinguisher bottles installed in the airplane models noted on the FAA Approved Model List dated June 29, 2000, or later FAA approved revisions. These fire extinguisher cartridges are in accordance with the MASS Systems Master Drawing List No. 30980-1, "Slug Thrower Cartridges Master Drawing List", Revision N/C, dated June 26, 2000, or later FAA approved revisions. AMETEK AMERON LLC d/b/a MASS Systems
- [STC SA00068SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00068SE): Installation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1). Electronics International Inc
- [STC SA02164LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02164LA): Removal of Teledyne Continental Motors A-65-8 engine and installing one of the following Teledyne Continental Model engines: C85-8, C85-8F, C85-12, C85-12F, C85 (Modified per STC # SE00979AT), C90-8F, C90-12F OR 0-200A. Certified Aeronautical Products
- [STC SA01227SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01227SE): Farication of Vortex Generator Kit. Micro AeroDynamics Inc
- [STC SA02033AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02033AT): Modification to install an air-oil separator to prevent oil from being aspirated from the engine breather line. M-20 Oil Separators LLC
- [STC SA02047LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02047LA): S/N L4413 ONLY: Installation of a Teledyne Continental Motors model C85-12 engine (modified by STC SE00979AT) and a McCauley model 1B90 propeller. Anctil Gary
- [STC SA00402SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00402SE): Installation of a remote spin-on oil filter adapter. (GC-1B w/Lycoming or Cont 360 engine installed). Aviation Development Corporation
- [STC SA00680SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00680SE): Installation of Electronics International model UBG-16 or UBG-16T bar graph engine analyzer. Electronics International
- [STC SA01944CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01944CH): Modify airplane to fly on unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index, per ASTM Specification D-439 or D-4818 of any volatility class, A through E, or 82UL AVGAS per ASTM D-6227. Experimental Aircraft Association Inc
- [STC SA770GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA770GL): Superseded by STC SA01944CH. Modify airplane to fly on unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index. EAA Aviation Foundation
- [STC SA8075SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA8075SW): Installation of fiberglass covering. (M-62 SERIES PT-19) (G-73 SCHWEIZER). Razorback Fabrics Inc
- [STC SA1421SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1421SW): Installation of EDO-60-1320 floats. Robert Picard
- [STC SA1008WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1008WE): Installation of Poly-Fiber covering material. Poly-Fiber Inc
- [STC SA489EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA489EA): Installation of ARP Inc. carburetor ice detection system. Aircraft & Rotorcraft Products (ARP) Inc
- [STC SA02520AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02520AT): Installation of M-20 Oil Separator, model 600-WP. M-20 Oil Separators LLC
- [STC SA02168AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02168AK): Installation of hourmeter airspeed switch. For unpressurized aircraft only. Pressurized aircraft must have pressurization system deactivated. Avalaska Inc
- [STC SA71GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA71GL): Installation of air filters. Brackett Aero Filters Inc
- [STC SA00140LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00140LA): Installation of a replacement S & S Propeller model W7448A1-2. S & S Propellers Inc
- [STC SA1626NM PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1626NM%20PAGE%202): Installation of Electronics Int'l Digital EGT/CHT Instruments and accessories. (201 Series). Electronics International
- [STC SA5755NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5755NM): Installation of a propeller anti theft device. Davis Ray G
- [STC SA3192SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3192SO): Installation of a Teledyne Continental Motors model O-200 engine and a McCauley model 1A101 propeller. Collier John
- [STC SA3193SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3193SO): Installation of Cleveland brakes and wheels. Collier John
- [STC SA2350NM PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2350NM%20PAGE%202): Installation of Electronics International Inc digital carburetor/outside air temperature gauges. Electronics International
- [STC SA1677NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1677NM): Installation of a Continental O-200A engine, fiberglass cowling, two 12- gallon wing tanks, and McCauey1A101DCM/6948 propeller. Clover Park Vocational/Technical Institute
- [STC SA4302NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4302NM): Installation of Electronics Int'l digital automatic engine analyzer. Electronics International
- [STC SA3862NM PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3862NM%20PAGE%202): Installation of Electronics International Primary TIT/EGT/CHT instruments, remote switches and associated accessories. Electronics International
- [STC SA4-302](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-302): Installation of BN-1 propeller spinner. ACS Products Co, Inc. Lists DC Series
- [STC SA2086CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2086CE): Operation of airplane on unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index and leaded automotive gasoline, 88 minimum antiknock index (RON+MON)/2. Intermixing with aviation gasoline also approved. Petersen Aviation Inc
- [STC SA2190NM PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2190NM%20PAGE%202): Installation of electronics International Digital Volt/Amp Gauges and Accessories. Electronics International
- [STC SA1351WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1351WE): Replace existing fabric on wings, fuselage, empennage, and/or control surfaces, with Ceconite101 material. (262A Series -12). Ceconite Inc
- [STC SA4-1210](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-1210): Installation of Eonnex cover on aircraft surfaces. Ceconite, Inc
- [STC SA308EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA308EA): Installation of carburetor ice detection system 105AP in single and twin engine aircraft and single engine helicopters powered by Continental, Franklin, and Lycoming type engines equipped with Marvel-Schebler MA-2, MA-3, MA-4, MA-4-5, MA-6 and HA-6 series carburetors. (Normal,Utility and Acrobatic Category airplanes and helicopters equipped with engines and carburetors as described.). Alfred R Puccinelli
- [STC SA3202WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3202WE): ONE ONLY STC, SN L-5830: Installation of Continental C-85-12F engine, McCauley 1890 propeller, modified trim and spoiler control systems, and associated changes. David B. Kratzer
- [STC SA69NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA69NW): Installation of Matney's engine charge air-air filter assembly. (AA-1B, AA-1, AA-1A 1969 AND ON) (AA-5 1972, 1973 AND 1974 ONLY). Matney D H
- [STC SA798EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA798EA): Installation of Monitair exhaust gas combustion monitor kit. Rosemount Engineering Co
- [STC SA1350WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1350WE): Replace existing fabric on wings, fuselage, empennage and/or control surfaces with fiberglass cloth. Ceconite, Inc
- [STC SA3-43](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3-43): Fiberglass fabric application to fuselage, wings and fixed tail surfaces. Hopson Elmer. Lists DC Series
- [STC SA391SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA391SO): Installation of glass fabric covering on entire aircraft. K R Martin. Lists DC Series
- [STC SA4-1527](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-1527): Ceconite 101 covering of wings and ailerons. Cooper Engineering Corporation. Lists DC Series

All 82: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N50845/stcs.md

## Earlier aircraft with N50845

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N50845 before.

- [Cancelled 1989-07-29](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N50845-1989-07-29): Cessna 150J, S/N 15069591. Triennial form not returned

## Related

- Other Taylorcraft DCO-65 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/taylorcraft-dco-65/aircraft.md
- The Continental A&C65 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-a-c65-series.md

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