1942 TAYLORCRAFT DC-65

General Specs (cont.)

Total Time:3275

Engine 1 Time:565 SMOH

Prop 1 Time:700 SPOH

Condition:Used

Interior Year:2000

Flight Rules:VFR

Additional Classifications

Antique/Classic

Light Sport

Detailed Description

N36418 - 1942 Taylorcraft DC-65 Upgraded to O-200 (100 hp) with Starter.   Total Rebuild in Oct 2000.  Trainer during WW2.   October 2025 Annual Inspection.  Only 565 hours flown since rebuild.   Shows like new.   Records begin in 1943.

Avionics / Equipment

Avionics:
 
Garmin 496 GPS
Decker Com 
ACK E-01 ELT
Rechargeable Battery for Starter and Radio
12 Volt Accessory Power

Airframe

Airframe: 
 
Only 565 Hours Since Total Rebuild in October 2000
Only 3275 Total Airframe Time Since New

New Windshield and Side Windows
New Wood Spars - Varnished
New Rudder, Elevator, Aileron and Throttle Cables
New Polyfiber Fabric - 3 Coats Olive Drab
Upgraded 8.75 Gallon Wing Tanks.  Total Fuel 19 Gallons


Complete Logbooks Begin in 1943 - See Documents Tab 
No Damage History Since Rebuild - Old Damage Repairs (Left Wing and Gear) found in documentation.

Engines / Mods / Prop

Engine:  
 
Upgraded Continental O-200A  (100 hp)   STC SA02164LA
565 Hours Since Major Overhaul
397 Hours Since Cylinders Honed, Valves Ground, New Rings, Mags, Ignition, Hoses etc., in Oct 2020.

Major Overhaul Nov. 1989 by Stanley Krupinski IA 5895681A.
Removed from another aircraft around 2003 at 168 SMOH and stored.
Refurbished in Oct 2020 before installed on N36418.

Sky Tec Light Weight Starter BC 320.   STC SE 10076SC

Regularly and Actively Flown 


Propeller:
 
McCauley Model:  1A100MCM6950   Serial:  F4984.
Removed from another aircraft and installed in October 2020
Approximately 700 SPOH

Interior / Exterior

Interior:
 
Shows Like New!
Completely Refurbished in October 2000
See Photos

Remarks

Remarks: 
 
This aircraft was delivered new in 1942 to a flight school in Texas and later purchased by the US Government.
From 1942-1944 it was involved in training glider pilots.

Normal Category
Qualifies for Light Sport Rules
    
Max Takeoff Weight 1250 lbs
Empty Weight 882 lbs
Useful Load:    368 lbs

Maule Tailwheel Installed
Shinn Brakes
Restored by Well Respected A&P/IA
One Owner Since Rebuilt

Complete Logs Since 1943 - See Documents Tab Above Pictures - (This ad) for Logbooks 

Airworthiness Certificate Reissued 2-11-1959

No Damage History Since Rebuild in 2020.
Some 337 Forms Indicate Past Repairs to Left Wing and Landing Gear - Many Years Ago.


No Damage History Found in FAA / NTSB Record Search.
 
Selling Agent Can Assist Buyer Locating Flight Training or Ferry Pilot Post Sale If Needed.
 
 
Complete Logs Since New!   Logbooks will be at http://www.trade-a-plane.com  "DOCUMENTS TAB"   (Above Pictures)
 
 
Contact Info:   Brian Miller, Lead Associate Agent, Lear Stevens Aviation. Sellaplane@aol.com  Email,      757-615-9504 Cell.  

 



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