TCDS A-746

Page No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Rev. No. 9 - - - - - - 9 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION A-746 Revision 9 Hangar D, LLC (Army L-2, L-2C) DC-65 (Army L-2E) DF-65 (Army L-2D) DL-65 (Army L-2A, -2B, -2M) DCO-65 Februar y 18, 2026 TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. A-746 This data sheet, which is part of Type Certificate No. A-746, prescribes conditions and limitations under which the product for which the type certificate was issued meets the airworthiness requirements of the Federal Aviation Regulations. Type Certificate Holder: Hangar D, LLC c/o Wheeler and Mitchelson, Chartered 319 North Broadway Street Pittsburg, KS 66762 Type Certificate Holder Record: Taylorcraft Incorporated transferred A-746 to Robert J. Kuhlow, March 21, 1972 Marianne Kuhlow assumed ownership, December 7, 2001. Marianne Kuhlow transferred A-746 to Arizona Aerospace Foundation, May 27, 2003. Arizona Aerospace Foundation, dba Pima Air and Space Museum, transferred to Karl M. Gabriel, April 23, 2021. Karl M. Gabriel transferred A-746 to Hanger D, LLC, c/o Wheeler and Mitchelson, Chartered, October 15, 2024 I. Model DC-65 (Army L-2, L-2C) 2-PCLM, Approved November 25, 1941 (Army L-2 same as DC-65 except for overhead window in cabin) Engines Continental A-65-8 (See It em 308 for optional engines) Fuel 73 min. octane aviation gasoline Engine Limits For all operations, 2300 rpm (65 hp) Airspeed Limitations Le vel flight or climb 110 mph ( 96 knots) (True Ind.) Glide or drive 140 mph (122 knots) Propeller limits Static rpm at maximum permissible throttle setting: Not over 2210, not under 2040. No additional tolerance permitted. Diameter: not over 72 in., not under 70 in. C.G. Range (+11.8) to (+19.5) Empty Wt. C.G. (+12.6) to (+16.7) Range Maximum Weight 1250 lbs. Number of Seats 2 (+11) and (+40) Placard required: "SOLO FROM FRONT SEAT ONLY" (See NOTE 3 for swivel type seats) A-746 Page 2 of 8 Rev. 9 I. Model DC-65 (Army L-2, L-2C) (cont’d) Maximum Baggage 20 lbs. (+60) Fuel Capacity 14 gal. total (2 gal. fusela ge tank (-18); two 6 gal. wing tanks (+23)) Oil Capacity 4 quarts (-38) Control Surface Movements Elevator Up 28.0 degrees Down 28.0 degrees Elevator Trim Tab Up 41.0 degrees Down 41.0 degrees Aileron Up 28.0 degrees Down 21.0 degrees Rudder Right 25.0 degrees Left 25.0 degrees Serial Nos. Eligible 4002 and On, and all AAF numbers. Use mfg. no., if available. Required Equipment Items 101, 102, 103, 104, 105 II. Model DF-65 (Army L-2E) 2-PC LM, Approved November 25, 1941 (Same as DC-65 except for engine installations) Engines Franklin 4AC-176-B2 (See Item 308 for optional engines) Fuel 73 min. octane aviation gasoline Engine Limits For all operations, 2200 rpm (65 hp) Airspeed Limitations Le vel flight or climb 110 mph ( 96 knots) (True Ind.) Glide or drive 140 mph (122 knots) Propeller limits Static rpm at maximum permissible throttle setting: (1) With Franklin 4AC-176-B2 engine: Not over 2170 Not under 2050 (2) With Franklin 4AC-176-BA2 engine: Not over 2315 Not under 2150 No additional tolerance permitted. Diameter: not over 72 in., not under 70 in. C.G. Range (+11.8) to (+19.5) Empty Wt. C.G. (+12.9) to (+16.8) Range (If empty weight C.G. fall s within this range, it is unnecessary to check critical forward and aft C.G. positions. Range is not valid for non-standard arrangements.) Maximum Weight 1250 lbs. Number of Seats 2 (+11) and (+40) Placard required: "SOLO FROM FRONT SEAT ONLY" (See NOTE 3 for swivel type seats) Maximum Baggage 20 lbs. (+60) Fuel Capacity 14 gal. total (2 gal. fusela ge tank (-18); two 6 gal. wing tanks (+23)) Oil Capacity 5 quarts (-45) Rev. 9 Page 3 of 8 A-746 II. Model DF-65 (Army L-2E) (cont'd) Control Surface Movements Elevator Up 28.0 degrees Down 28.0 degrees Elevator Trim Tab Up 41.0 degrees Down 41.0 degrees Aileron Up 28.0 degrees Down 21.0 degrees Rudder Right 25.0 degrees Left 25.0 degrees Serial Nos. Eligible 4002 and On, and all AAF numbers. Use mfg. no., if available. 4001 eligible at 1200 lbs., maximum weight. Required Equipment Items 101, 102, 103, 104, 105 III. Model DL-65 (Army L-2D) 2-PC LM, Approved November 25, 1941 (Same as DC-65 except for engine installations) Engines Lycoming O-145-B2 (See Item 308 for optional engines) Fuel 73 min. octane aviation gasoline Engine Limits For all operations, 2550 rpm (65 hp) Airspeed Limitations Le vel flight or climb 110 mph ( 96 knots) Glide or drive 140 mph (122 knots) Propeller limits Static rpm at maximum permissible throttle setting: Not over 2315, not under 2100. No additional tolerance permitted. Diameter: not over 70 in., not under 68 in. C.G. Range (+11.8) to (+19.5) Empty Wt. C.G. (+12.9) to (+16.8) Range (If empty weight C.G. fall s within this range, it is unnecessary to check critical forward and aft C.G. positions. Range is not valid for non-standard arrangements.) Maximum Weight 1250 lbs. Number of Seats 2 (+11) and (+40) Placard required: "SOLO FROM FRONT SEAT ONLY" (See NOTE 3 for swivel type seats) Maximum Baggage 20 lbs. (+60) Fuel Capacity 14 gal. total (2 gal. fusela ge tank (-18); two 6 gal. wing tanks (+23)) Oil Capacity 5 quarts (-45) A-746 Page 4 of 8 Rev. 9 III. Model DL-65 (Army L-2D) (cont'd) Control Surface Movements Elevator Up 28.0 degrees Down 28.0 degrees Elevator Trim Tab Up 41.0 degrees Down 41.0 degrees Aileron Up 28.0 degrees Down 21.0 degrees Rudder Right 25.0 degrees Left 25.0 degrees Serial Nos. Eligible 4002 and On Required Equipment Items 101, 102, 103, 104, 105 IV. Model DCO-65 (Army L-2A, L-2B, L-2M) 2-PCLM, Approved February 24, 1942 (Same as DC-65 except for rear view transparent cabin enclosure, revised cockpit arrangement, and revised fuselage and landing gear structure. Army L-2M is same as Model DCO-65 except for revised rear transparent enclosure, revised instrument panel, revised 6 gal., wing tank, closed cowl, revised engine installation, spoiler installation, and operating limits as noted below.) Engines Continental A-65-8 Fuel 73 min. octane aviation gasoline Engine Limits For all operations, 2300 rpm (65 hp) Airspeed Limitations Le vel flight or climb 110 mph ( 96 knots) (True Ind.) Glide or drive 140 mph (122 knots) Spoilers extended (L-2M) 90 mph ( 78 knots) Propeller limits Static rpm at maximum permissible throttle setting: DCO-65 (Army L-2A, L-2B) Not over 2350, not under 2000. (Army L-2M) Not over 2325, not under 2135. No additional tolerance permitted. Diameter: not over 72 in., not under 70 in. C.G. Range DCO-65 (Army L-2A, L-2B) (+13.2) to (+17.1) (Army L-2M) (+13.2) to (+15.3) Empty Wt. C.G. DCO-65 (Army L-2A, L-2B) (+12.3) to (+17.1) Range (Army L-2M) (+13.2) to (+15.3) Maximum Weight DCO-65 (Army L-2A, L-2B) 1300 lbs. (Army L-2M) 1325 lbs. Number of Seats 2 (+11) and (+40) Placard required: "SOLO FROM FRONT SEAT ONLY" (See NOTE 3 for swivel type seats) Maximum Baggage DCO-65 (Army L-2A, L-2B) 20 lbs. (+59) (Army L-2M) None Rev. 9 Page 5 of 8 A-746 IV. Model DCO-65 (Army L-2A, L-2B, L-2M) (cont'd) Fuel Capacity 14 gal. total (2 gal. fusela ge tank (-18); two 6 gal. wing tanks (+23)) (Army L-2M) (+24) Oil Capacity 4 quarts (-38) Control Surface Movements Elevator Up 28.0 degrees Down 28.0 degrees Elevator Trim Tab Up 41.0 degrees Down 41.0 degrees Aileron Up 28.0 degrees Down 21.0 degrees Rudder Right 25.0 degrees Left 25.0 degrees Spoilers (Army L-2M) Up 50.0 degrees Left 0 degrees Serial Nos. Eligible DCO-65 (Army L-2A, L-2B) 4002 and On , and all AAF numbers. Use mfg. no., if available. (Army L-2M) 5166 and On Required Equipment DCO-65 (Army L-2A, L-2B) Items 101, 102, 103, 104, 105 (Army L-2M) Items 101, 102, 302(e), 304 Data Pertinent to all Models Datum Leading edge of wing Leveling Means 3/8 in. above top of stabilizer L.E. , and top of stabilizer rear beam at fuselage. Certification Basis Type Certificate No. 746 (CAR 4a) Production Basis None. Prior to original certificat ion, a CAA representative must perform a detailed inspection for workmanship, materials, and conformity with the approved technical data, and a check of the flight characteristics. Export Eligibility Eligible for export to all countries subject to the provisions of Advisory Circular 21-2. Equipment A plus (+) or minus (-) sign preceding the weight of an item indicates net weight change when that item is installed. Propeller and Propeller Accessories 1. Hartzell ground adjustable propeller. 18 lbs. (-58) (a) Hub: HA-12U (b) Blades: 7414 to 6814 or 7214 to 6814M. Eligible at diameter (c) Static rpm limits shown above for fixed pitch wood propellers. 2. McCauley propeller, with the following limits. (a) Model 1A90 21 lbs. (-58) (b) Diameter: not over 74 in., not under 72.5 in. (eligible on DCO-65 model only) (c) Static rpm at maximum permissible throttle settings: Not over 2250, not under 2070. 101. Propeller. Wood (fixed or adjustable pitch) 11 lbs. (-58) A-746 Page 6 of 8 Rev. 9 Data Pertinent to all Models Engine and Engine Accessories - Fuel and Oil System No aircraft of these models shall be eligible for original certification with single ignition engines after August 1, 1941. In addition, no aircraft of these models shall be eligible for original recertification with single ignition engines unless such aircraft were either previously certificated with single ignition engines or were originally certificated prior to August 1, 1941. Engine limits: for all operations, 2300 rpm (65 hp). 102. Carburetor air heater. 1 lbs. (-51) 105. Muffler (No. D-A624) 6 lbs. (-36) 106. Carburetor air intake & filter (Continenta l A-5810) (Models DCO-65 & DO-65 only) 3 lbs. (-49) 107. Carburetor air scoop & filter (Skinner Modifi ers Model S-300A scoop & F-300A filter) 3 lbs. (-47) (Models DCO-65 (L-2 series) only) (Filter must always be installed on air scoop) 108. AC air filter No. 1529265 (Aircooled Motors Dwg. SK-534-4) (Model DF-65 only) 1 lbs. (-41) 110. Oil Filter, Fram PB -5, weight includes 1 quart oil 4 lbs. (-30) a. Kit No. 510, Fram Installation Draw ing No. 61544 (Models DC-65, DCO-65) b. Kit No. 520, Fram Installation Drawing No. 61550 (Model DL-65) c. Kit No. 501, Fram Installatio n Drawing No. 61564 (Model DF-65) 308. Engines a. Model DC-65 (Continental, per Engine Specification No. 205) (1) A-65-7 -11 lbs. (-34) (2) A-65-9 3 lbs. (-34) b. Model DL-65 (Lycoming, per Engine Specification No. 210) (1) 0-145-B1 -11 lbs. (-45) c. Model DF-65 (Franklin, per Engine Specification No. 221) (1) 4AC-176-BA2 Negligible weight increase Engine limits: for all operations, 2300 rpm (65 hp) Landing Gear and Floats 103. 6.00-6 wheels (Model Shinn 6C4) with 6.00-6 2-ply tires 22 lbs. (+0) 104. Tailskid, Spring 5 lbs. (+190) 302. Tail wheel (+198) a. Omitted b. 6x2.00 steerable (Aircraft Assc.) +3 lbs. c. 6x2.00 full swiveling (Taylorcraft) +3 lbs. d. 6x2.00 steerable (Lake State Products 5-40-31) +4 lbs. e. 6x2.00 steerable (Taylorcraft) +4 lbs. f. 6x2.00 steerable (Scott Model TA-8B) +4 lbs. 303. Parking brake 3 lbs. (-13) 304. 6.00-6 wheels (Model Shinn 6C4HB) with brakes +6 lbs. (+0) 307. 6.00-6 4-ply tires Negligible with increase Rev. 9 Page 7 of 8 A-746 Data Pertinent to all Models Landing Gear and Floats (cont'd) 313. Skis (eligible on any airplane of these mo dels provided installation meets the minimum 9 in. ground clearance requirements. The maximum weight for the skiplane will be the same as for the corresponding landplane of that shown in parenthesis after each ski model, whichever is less.) Use actual weight change a. Federal SC-1 maximum 1400 lbs. b. Heath 725 or 725A maximum 1450 lbs. c. Air Transport 1224-580-1 maximum 1220 lbs. d. Jacobson (formerly Escanaba) EAS-100 maximum 1200 lbs. e. Federal A-1500; Installation Draw ing No. 11R232 maximum 1500 lbs. f. Federal A-1500A; Installation Dr awing No. 11R232 maximum 1500 lbs. g. Federal A-1850; Inst allation Drawing No. 11R232 maximum 1850 lbs. h. Federal A-2000; Inst allation Drawing No. 11R232 maximum 2000 lbs. i. Federal A-2000A; Installation Dr awing No. 11R232 maximum 2000 lbs. j. Federal CA1850-6; Installation Drawing No. 11R232 maximum 1850 lbs. Electrical Equipment 301. Position Lights (Grimes B) 2 lbs. (+24) 305. Battery a. 6-volt Willard Model No. SYR-7-3 (10 A.H.) with box 9 lbs. (-30) b. 12-volt Reading Model No. 333LD (33 A.H.) 14 lbs. (-25) c. 6-volt Willard Model No. SYR-7-6 (10 A.M.) with box 16 lbs. (-25) d. 6-volt Reading Model No. 324L (24 A.H.) with box 12 lbs. (-24) 311. Generator, wind driven a. 6-volt General Armature Co. 10 lbs. (0) b. 12-volt Lear Model No. 1030-A 10 lbs. (+5) c. 6-volt Champion Model No. W612-6V with rotor brake 10 lbs. (+1) d. 6-volt Champion Model No. W612B 9 lbs. (0) Interior Equipment 306. Cabin Heater Negligible with increase 309. Taylorcraft compass (Carwell) 2 lbs. 401. Cabin Heater a. Surface Combustion Model AAV-15N-12, fuel burning heater 5 lbs. (-37) b. Duct for above heater in stallation (Model DCO-65 (L-2 series) only) 2 lbs. (+20) 402. Cabin Heater a. Stewart Warner Model No. 24809 10 lbs. (-32) b. Duct for above heater in stallation (Model DCO-65 (L-2 series) only) 2 lbs. (+5) A-746 Page 8 of 8 Rev. 9 NOTE 1. Current weight and balance information, including list of equipment included in certificated empty weight and loading instructions, when necessary, must be in each airplane at the time of original certification, and always thereafter (except in the case of air carrier operators having an approved weight control system). NOTE 2. Placard required: "SOLO FROM FRONT SEAT ONLY" NOTE 3. The swivel type rear seats with folding backs on all Taylorcraft L-2 series aircraft must be permanently fastened so that there is no possibility of interference with the rear control stick. The back should be bolted or welded in place and the seat should be permanently locked in the forward-facing position. NOTE 4. The following parts from TG-6 gliders can be us ed directly on Taylorcraft L-2 series aircraft. The replacement of such complete component parts is considered a minor repair, in accordance with Cam 18.3006. 1. Tail surfaces, except the fin. 2. Landing gear tires and wheels. 3. Tail wheels 4. Wings. Wings with the spoiler installation should be used only on the model Army L-2M. The spoiler installation should be removed and suitable covering placed over the upper surface opening on wings for use in other Model D series airplanes. 5. Certain parts and assemblies of the control sy stem from, and including, the middle occupant aft. 6. Wing struts. 7. Instruments, same as or equivale nt to, those used on powered aircraft. The fuselage primary structure of the TG-6 glider aft of the firewall station can be used on Taylorcraft D series airplanes. However, the use of such parts entails a major repair and must be handled in accordance with CAM 18. ----- END -----