# Taylorcraft L-2M

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 8850414
- Manufacturer (registry): TAYLORCRAFT
- Model: L-2M
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 82 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 9
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/taylorcraft-l-2m

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.

## Registered aircraft (9)

- [N46147](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N46147): [Kennerly Alexander D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KENNERLY%20ALEXANDER%20D), [Overland Park, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Overland%20Park), built 1943, S/N L5567
- [N46544](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N46544): [Beaudette Andre P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BEAUDETTE%20ANDRE%20P), [Elgin, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Elgin), built 1944, S/N L5960
- [N47469](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N47469): [Gibbs Keith Louis](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GIBBS%20KEITH%20LOUIS), [Eaton Rapids, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Eaton%20Rapids), built 1943, S/N L5316
- [N48638](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N48638): [Ollmann Paul W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OLLMANN%20PAUL%20W), [Poplar Grove, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Poplar%20Grove), built 1943, S/N L-5830
- [N49118](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N49118): [Garza Gilberto](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GARZA%20GILBERTO), [Yuma, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Yuma), built 1943, S/N L-5242
- [N49555](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N49555): [Savage Timothy](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SAVAGE%20TIMOTHY), [Huntington, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Huntington), built 1943, S/N L5667
- [N49774](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N49774): [Planelease LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PLANELEASE%20LLC), [Mason City, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Mason%20City), built 1943, S/N L-5535
- [N53050](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N53050): [Marcus K Zechini](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARCUS%20K%20ZECHINI), [White Post, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/White%20Post), built 1945, S/N 6211
- [N58035](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N58035): [Baer Monte Wayne](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAER%20MONTE%20WAYNE), [Ronan, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Ronan), built 1945, S/N 5655

## 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 WPR19LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA049), Dec 21, 2018: Taylorcraft L 2M (N46147), Walla Walla, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper preflight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB FTW69F0149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69F0149), Aug 13, 1968: Taylorcraft DCO-65 (N50593), Slaton, TX, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

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.

- [Accident 20181221022039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181221022039A), Dec 21, 2018: Taylorcraft L-2M (N46147), Walla Walla, WA, Substantial damage. Pilot departed sand point, id on routine cross country to Walla Walla ,WA. Distance of 174 statute miles . Aircraft cruise speed stated by pilot: 115 mph.…

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Taylorcraft/Buck L-2M](https://openairdocs.org/model/taylorcraft-buck-l-2m): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 8850413
- [Taylorcraft-Teach L-2M](https://openairdocs.org/model/taylorcraft-teach-l-2m): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 8850415

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