1943 Taylorcraft DCO
Solid Classic T-craft
- Make
- Taylorcraft
- Model
- DCO
- Year
- 1943
- Seller
- AirSpaceAuctions
- Seller type
- Broker
- Location
- United States
- Condition
- Pre-owned
- Total Time
- 5777 h
- Engine Time
- 913 h
- Undercarriage
- Taildragger
- Seats
- 2
- Flight Rules
- VFR Day
- Registration
- N58028
Highlights
- Classic 1943 Taylorcraft DCO-65 / L-2M tandem-seat tailwheel aircraft with vintage fabric-covered, high-wing appeal
- Powered by a Continental A-65-8F 65 HP engine, S/N 52949-6-8, paired with a Sensenich W72CK42 propeller
- 843 lb empty weight, 482 lb useful load, 1,325 lb gross weight,
Exterior
- Vintage white with blue accents
- Rating: 6/10
Interior
- Interior: Tandem-seat interior
- Rating 7/10
Known Flaws
- 5/28/1978 Both Wingtips Repaired
- 2/24/1978 Complete Fabric Restoration.
- Known Flaws: no ADS-B
Maintenance
- Date of annual / inspection: 8/4/2025
Specifications
- Seat Configuration
- 1+1
- Gross Weight
- 1325 Kg
- Empty Weight
- 843 Kg
- Useful Load
- 482 Kg
- Cruise Speed
- 83 Kt
- Range
- 303 Nm
- Fuel Capacity
- 12 l
Engine
- Manufacturer, Model
- Continental, A65-8
- Power
- 65
- TSOH
- 913
Avionics
- Other
- VFR-style panel shown in provided photos.
- airspeed, altimeter, compass, tachometer, oil/engine gauges, and basic flight/engine instrumentation.
- Genave Alpha/100 Comm w/ hand mic & Battery
Additional Remarks
- 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.