1943 Taylorcraft DCO-65
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
VFRAvionics: VFR Only Garmin 395 GPS ADS-B Out w/ GDL 34 Handheld Com Options: Hand Prop to Start Removal / Rechargeable Battery runs Garmin / Strobes / ADS-B w/ three (3) Aux Plugs Strobes
Description
1943 Taylorcraft L-2M / DCO-65 Grasshopper - N50417. Oshkosh 2011 - Best L Bird!
Engine
Engine: 271 SMOH – A-65 / Overhaul by Custom Airmotive Prop: 271 SNEW – Metal / McCauley
Interior
10 / 10 Colors: Black Material: Vinyl
Exterior
10 / 10 Colors: Dark Green
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Maule Air Texas
trade-a-plane.com
|
$65,500
|
KS USA | Mar 20, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Taylorcraft DCO-65
This 1943 Taylorcraft DCO-65 (N50417) is a single engine piston with 2,200 hours on the airframe. There are currently 3 DCO-65 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $64,500 to $65,500. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $65,500.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N50417.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
KS USA
Seller reportedTitle Status
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No active liens on FAA record
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Safety Record
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