1943 Taylorcraft DCO-65
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
VFRand basic flight/engine instrumentation. Genave Alpha/100 Comm w/ hand mic Battery IFR Capable? No Additional Features: 5/28/1978 Both Wingtips Repaired 2/24/1978 Complete Fabric Restoration. Known Flaws: no ADS-B
Description
AUCTION - This 1943 Taylorcraft DCO-65 is a classic tailwheel airplane with simple vintage charm. It has a high-wing design and a Continental A-65-8F engine with a Sensenich propeller. It is light, simple, and fun for pilots who enjoy classic flying. Aircraft auction starts June 24, 2026 follow the link to view more images, logbooks and register to bid
Engine
Engine: SMOH: 912.9 TSO-SMOH Engine Time: 2112.9 TSN Continental A-65-8F, S/N 52949-6-8 Horsepower: 65 HP Prop: Sensenich W72CK42, S/N Z3435 Prop TSN: 468.7 Fixed-pitch two-blade
Propeller
Airframe: Airframe Total Time: 1722 SN- 5777 Reg- N58028 Date of annual / inspection: 8/4/2025
Interior
Interior: Tandem-seat interior Rating 7/10
Exterior
Vintage white with blue accents Rating: 6/10
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
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About This Taylorcraft DCO-65
This 1943 Taylorcraft DCO-65 (N58028) is a single engine piston with 1,722 hours on the airframe. There are currently 3 DCO-65 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $64,500 to $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 N58028.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.
Safety Record
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