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Taylorcraft DC-65

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 8850402

Manufacturer (registry)
TAYLORCRAFT
Model
DC-65
Registry code
8850402
Registered
49 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
2
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
82 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA-746
Holder
Hangar D LLC

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 173

1940Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 1

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

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Information bulletins that may apply · 1

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Registered aircraft · 49

N27WLester John M · Okanogan, WAS/N L5224N3126JJantzen Ronald L Trustee · Porter, OKS/N 5988N36253Rooks Charles Lee · Justin, TXBuilt 1941 · S/N 4025
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NTSB investigations · 30

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 9 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB NYC06CA148Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft DC-65 · Parma, NYAn uncontrolled descent into trees and terrain after takeoff for undetermined reasons.Jun 17, 2006 · N50VS · Substantial damageNTSB SEA04LA156Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft DC-65 · Wamic, ORThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in a stall. The pilot's failure to use all of the available runway, and the high-gusty winds were factors.Aug 7, 2004 · N61021 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL04CA125Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft DC-65 · Savannah, TNThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning of fuel required for the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and the subsequent loss of engine power.Jun 4, 2004 · N39190 · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 20

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Accident 20060617022279ATcrafk DC65TCRAFT · Spenceport, NY(-23) On Saturday, June 17, 2006 at 1202 EDT, a Taylorcraft DC-065, N50VS, owned by rochester waterwings, inc. and operated by the pilot [privacy data omitted] , during takeoff from a grass strip on a southerly heading, cleared some power lines on the Road,…Jun 17, 2006 · N50VS · Substantial damageAccident 20040806017859ATcrafk DC65TCRAFT · Wamic, OR(-23) N61021, a taylor craft DC-65, crashed following takeoff from pine hollow airstrip (grass) near Wamic, OR at about 1700 LCL. Pilot and observer transported to local hospital @ the dalles, OR with nonlife threatening injuries. Substantial damage to a/c.…Aug 6, 2004 · N61021 · Substantial damageAccident 20040604017599ATcrafk DC65TCRAFT · Savannah, TN(-23) On June 4, 2004, aircraft N39190 crashed approximately 5 to 8 land miles from the hardin county airport in Savannah, TN. The pilot told the medical personnel who responded to the scene that he had run out of gas. Asi's later received a written statement…Jun 4, 2004 · N39190 · Destroyed
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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.

STCs that may be installed · 46

Approved for this model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.

STC SA04652CHTo allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specificationSwift Fuels LLCSTC SA00079NYInstallation 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 CorporationSTC SA00081NYInstallation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector.Alcor LLC
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