# Taylorcraft DF-65 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 8850416 - Manufacturer (registry): TAYLORCRAFT - Model: DF-65 - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 ยท Reciprocating - Seats: 2 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 82 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS A-746](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-746) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Hangar D LLC - Registered aircraft: 7 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/taylorcraft-df-65 Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. None matched. ## Information bulletins (advisory) (1) - [SAIB CE-11-05](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-11-05): Main Landing Gear. Issued Dec 3, 2010 ## Registered aircraft (7) - [N36260](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N36260): [Zdunkiewicz Todd J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ZDUNKIEWICZ%20TODD%20J), [New Waverly, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/New%20Waverly), built 1941, S/N 4032 - [N36346](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N36346): [Holdgate Fred](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOLDGATE%20FRED), [Englewood, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Englewood), built 1941, S/N 4083 - [N36394](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N36394): [Barker Bruce L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BARKER%20BRUCE%20L), [Liberal, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Liberal), built 1942, S/N 4135 - [N39182](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N39182): [Anderson Ruth Ann](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANDERSON%20RUTH%20ANN), [Rives Junction, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Rives%20Junction), S/N 4188 - [N47765](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N47765): [Elmquist Gerald](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ELMQUIST%20GERALD), [Elk Horn, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Elk%20Horn), S/N 6106 - [N63045](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N63045): [Chamonix Holding Co LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHAMONIX%20HOLDING%20CO%20LLC), [Saint Petersburg, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Saint%20Petersburg), S/N 6209 - [N63284](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N63284): [Montgomery Robert L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MONTGOMERY%20ROBERT%20L), [Port Angeles, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Port%20Angeles), built 1942, S/N 6060 ## NTSB investigations (2) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB ANC85LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA122), Jul 10, 1985: Taylorcraft DF-65 (N47757), Eklutna, AK, substantial damage - [NTSB UNK64X2733](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2733), Jul 9, 1964: Taylorcraft DF65 (N63045), Escondido, CA, destroyed ## FAA accident and incident reports (2) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Incident 19890802042899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890802042899I), Aug 2, 1989: Tcrafk DF65TCRAFT (N59687), Abilene, TX, Minor damage. Lost directional control of aircraft due to sudden wind shift when pilot lifted the tail for takeoff. - [Accident 19850710030479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850710030479A), Jul 10, 1985: Tcrafk DF65TCRAFT (N47757), Eklutna, AK, Substantial damage. Hard landing on gravel road broke both main gear off. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (19) Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has. - [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC - [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 SA00433NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00433NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter model AFC-500 or AFC-600 on multi engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Franklin reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [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 SA00068SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00068SE): Installation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1). Electronics International Inc - [STC SA01227SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01227SE): Farication of Vortex Generator Kit. Micro AeroDynamics Inc - [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 SA8075SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA8075SW): Installation of fiberglass covering. (M-62 SERIES PT-19) (G-73 SCHWEIZER). Razorback Fabrics 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 SA4302NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4302NM): Installation of Electronics Int'l digital automatic engine analyzer. Electronics International - [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 SA1350WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1350WE): Replace existing fabric on wings, fuselage, empennage and/or control surfaces with fiberglass cloth. Ceconite, Inc --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.