Type Record · As of May 3, 2026
TAYLORCRAFT DC-65
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Registered
49
Year Range
1941–1953
NTSB Events
15
Airworthiness Directives
0
Aircraft Resources
01 / Distribution
Where the fleet lives and was built
Counts of currently-registered TAYLORCRAFT DC-65 aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.
By State (top 10)
- TX 12.2% 6
- CA 12.2% 6
- OK 8.2% 4
- OH 6.1% 3
- FL 6.1% 3
- AZ 6.1% 3
- UT 4.1% 2
- MI 4.1% 2
- PA 4.1% 2
- OR 4.1% 2
+16 more states
By Decade of Manufacture
- 1940s 69.4% 34
- 1950s 2.0% 1
- Unknown 28.6% 14
02 / NTSB Records
Events involving TAYLORCRAFT DC-65 aircraft
15 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 15.
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Aug 6, 2004
N61021Wamic, Oregon Serious
NTSB Docket → -
Jun 4, 2004
N39190Savannah, Tennessee Serious
NTSB Docket → -
Mar 25, 2000
N67754JOPLIN, Missouri Serious
NTSB Docket → -
Mar 23, 1996
N36354FREMONT, California Minor
NTSB Docket → -
Jul 20, 1991
N54694HESPERIA, California
NTSB Docket → -
Dec 9, 1990
N61080BOERNE, Texas
NTSB Docket → -
Aug 12, 1990
N67755MORGAN HILL, California Minor
NTSB Docket → -
May 10, 1986
N48102PLAINWELL, Michigan
NTSB Docket → -
May 10, 1980
N50931PIKEVILLE, Kentucky Fatal
NTSB Docket → -
Apr 24, 1979
N67755SAN JOSE, California
NTSB Docket → -
Feb 10, 1977
N36356N MUSKEGON, Michigan Serious
NTSB Docket → -
Jun 2, 1972
N67654DUNSMUIR, California
NTSB Docket → -
Feb 10, 1972
N50931HARRISON, Ohio
NTSB Docket → -
Oct 13, 1969
N67755SAN JOSE, California
NTSB Docket → -
Sep 10, 1967
N66713CASTROVILLE, California
NTSB Docket →
03 / Airworthiness Directives
FAA directives applicable to TAYLORCRAFT DC-65
No matching airworthiness directives are on file for this make and model in the Federal Register.
04 / Type Certificate Data Sheets
FAA TCDS for TAYLORCRAFT DC-65
The TCDS is the legal certification document — weight limits, performance, equipment, AD compliance times, operating limitations. 1 match in the FAA catalog.
- A-746 Current Rev 8 · 10/15/2024
Hanger, LLC
Models: DCO-65, DL-65, DF-65, DC-65
06 / Supplemental Type Certificates
Modifications approved for TAYLORCRAFT DC-65
55 STCs on file — every FAA-approved modification, alteration, or installation for this aircraft. STOL kits, avionics, fuel systems, floats, engine swaps, you name it.
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05/27/2025
STC SA00081NY
Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector.
Alcor LLC
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05/17/2024
STC SA4503NM (PAGE 2)
Remove original cloth covering and install Ceconite covering
Ceconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc.
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05/19/2022
STC SA04776NY (1 OF 2)
The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained
HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc.
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03/07/2020
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 …
Airwolf Filter Corporation
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12/20/2017
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 …
Airwolf Filter Corporation
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08/27/2016
STC SA01240SE (5 OF 5)
Installation of secondary voltage indication system
Visual Instruments LLC
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06/09/2016
STC SA00081NY
Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector.
Alcor Inc.
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09/03/2014
STC SA01669CH
Installation of Challenger Reusable Air Filter
Challenger Aviation Products Inc.
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12/19/2012
STC SA01026SE (PAGE 1)
Improved fuel gascolator assembly.
Steve's Aircraft
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10/31/2012
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 …
Airwolf Filter Corporation
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06/21/2012
STC SA01669CH
Installation of Challenger Reusable Air Filter
Challenger Aviation Products Inc.
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08/18/2011
STC SA01669CH (PAGE 2)
Installation of Challenger Reusable Air Filters.
Challenger Aviation Products Inc.
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02/25/2011
STC SA4503NM (PAGE 2)
Install Ceconite covering material.
Ceconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc
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11/05/2010
STC SA01669CH (PAGE 2)
Installation of Challenger Reusable Air Filters.
Challenger Aviation Products Inc.
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10/19/2010
STC SA00068SE (PAGE 2)
Installation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1)
Electronics International Inc.
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06/26/2009
STC SA01734SE (PG 4)
Application of Stewart Systems synthetic fabric covering system to aircraft fuselage, wings, tail surfaces, control surfaces and related parts.
Stewart Thomas D. and Stewart Dan R.
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06/15/2009
STC SA01026SE (PAGE 1)
Installation of improved fuel gascolator.
Steve's Aircraft
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07/24/2008
STC SA02033AT (PAGE 5)
Modification to install an air-oil separator to prevent oil from being aspirated from the engine breather line (47J series w stc's SH4-235SW, SH4-826SW or SH479SW)
M-20 Oil Separators LLC
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01/23/2007
STC SA00402SE
Installation of a remote spin-on oil filter adapter. (GC-1B w/Lycoming or Cont 360 engine installed)
Aviation Development Corporation
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06/08/2006
STC SA01026SE (2 OF 2)
Installation of improved fuel gascolator.
Steve's Aircraft
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04/10/2006
STC SA02033AT (PAGE 1)
Modification to install an air-oil separator to prevent oil from being aspirated from the engine breather line (47J series w stc's SH4-235SW, SH4-826SW or SH479SW)
M-20 Oil Separators LLC
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04/02/2006
STC SA01240SE (5 OF 5)
Installation of secondary voltage indication system
Visual Instruments LLC
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07/08/2005
STC SA00680SE (4 OF 6
Installation of Electronics International model UBG-16 or UBG-16T bar graph engine analyzer.
Electronics International
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06/29/2005
STC SA02033AT (PAGE 1)
Modification to install an air-oil separator to prevent oil from being aspirated from the engine breather line (47J series w stc's SH4-235SW, SH4-826SW or SH479SW)
M-20 Oil Separators LLC
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05/17/2005
STC SA02033AT (PAGE 1)
Modification to install an air-oil separator to prevent oil from being aspirated from the engine breather line (47J series w stc's SH4-235SW, SH4-826SW or SH479SW)
M-20 Oil Separators LLC
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11/04/2004
STC SA02033AT (PAGE 2)
Modification to install an air-oil separator to prevent oil from being aspirated from the engine breather line (47J series w stc's SH4-235SW, SH4-826SW or SH479SW)
M-20 Oil Separators LLC
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03/05/2004
STC SA770GL
Superseded by STC SA01944CH. Modify airplane to fly on unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index.
EAA Aviation Foundation
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03/04/2004
STC SA01944CH (2 OF 2)
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 A…
Experimental Aircraft Association Inc.
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12/05/2002
STC SA489EA
Installation of ARP Inc. carburetor ice detection system
Aircraft & Rotorcraft Products (ARP) Inc
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05/30/2002
STC SA02520AT
Installation of M-20 Oil Separator, model 600-WP.
M-20 Oil Separators LLC
+ 25 more STCs on file
07 / PMA replacement parts
FAA-approved replacement parts for TAYLORCRAFT DC-65
3 parts on file from the FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval database. Each is a non-OEM part the FAA has authorized for use as a replacement on this aircraft type.
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W/G-2031#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/AE469D4A199CFE44862572250074D184.0001##
Taylorcraft "D" Windshield - Tandem
Great Lakes Aero Products replaces 1351
PMA holder → -
W-2031#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/33A18FCCF24327FF862572250074D134.0001##
Taylorcraft "D" Windshield - Tandem
Great Lakes Aero Products replaces 1351
PMA holder → -
W/T-2031#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/06A039B45B51ECFD862572250074D15B.0001##
Taylorcraft "D" Windshield - Tandem
Great Lakes Aero Products replaces 1351
PMA holder →
04 / Regulations watching this type
Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for TAYLORCRAFT DC-65
Advisory Circulars
No ACs explicitly mention this type. Showing universal operating-rule ACs that apply to all aircraft.
Recent Federal Register activity
Latest rulemakings touching general operating rules (Part 91) and maintenance rules (Part 43).
- 2026-04-17 Settlement Policy for Small Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Cases FR ↗
- 2026-02-10 Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period; Denial of Extension FR ↗
- 2026-02-02 25-Hour Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) Requirement, New Aircraft Production FR ↗
- 2026-01-28 Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period FR ↗
- 2026-01-07 Requirements for Interference-Tolerant Radio Altimeter Systems FR ↗
05 / Aircraft of this type
All 49 registered N-numbers
Every tail currently on the FAA registry for this make/model. Click an N-number to query the FAA Aircraft Inquiry; rows flagged ● have NTSB events on file. Tails seeded with full TallyAero pages link directly.
| N-number | St | Year | NTSB | FAA |
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| N3126J | OK | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N36253 | TX | 1941 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N36256 | TX | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N36263 | OK | 1941 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N36354 | CA | 1941 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N36356 | IA | 1941 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N36370 | ME | 1941 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N36376 | UT | 1941 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N36386 | MI | 1942 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N36399 | AK | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N36407 | TX | 1942 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N36410 | OH | 1942 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N36418 | VA | 1942 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N36419 | MA | 1942 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N36492 | FL | 1942 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N39190 | AZ | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N39191 | PA | 1942 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N39291 | MO | 1942 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N46270 | DE | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N47046 | PA | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N48102 | MI | 1943 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N48264 | IL | 1943 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N4838V | CA | 1942 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N48847 | WY | 1941 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N48851 | UT | 1942 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N48907 | AZ | 1944 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N48909 | CA | 1944 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N48998 | OR | 1942 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N49181 | WA | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N50931 | OH | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N54694 | OK | 1942 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N54981 | NC | 1943 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N55348 | AZ | 1941 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N57450 | IN | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N57570 | OH | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N58904 | OK | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N61021 | FL | 1942 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N61070 | CO | 1942 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N61080 | TX | 1953 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N61623 | TX | 1941 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N66620 | CA | 1942 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N66713 | OR | 1946 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N67654 | TX | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N67754 | FL | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N67755 | CA | 1942 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N6TG | CA | 1942 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N7878C | ID | 1942 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N79183 | KS | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N79247 | MN | 1942 | · | Look up ↗ |
Source — FAA Aircraft Registry · click "Look up" to query the live registry record (owner, address, last airworthiness)
05 / Sources & Methodology
Every count traces back to a primary US-government source
- FAA Aircraft Registry →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
- NTSB CAROL →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
- Federal Register (FAA Airworthiness Directives) →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
We render counts and lists as the agency publishes them. Read the methodology →