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N26653 V

Taylorcraft BL-65 · 1940

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 8850350

Taylorcraft BL-65
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Cruise: 68 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41502

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: 0-145B SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 65 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N26653
Serial Number: 1995
Year Manufactured: 1940
ACFTREF Code: 8850350
Engine Code: 41502
Status: V (V)
Certification: 1
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50514152
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A2986A

Registrant

Lairson David W
1097 County Road 615
Dayton, TX, 775356584
FAA Region: 2

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Nov 8, 2016
Airworthiness Apr 8, 1956
Expiration Nov 30, 2029
Last Activity Sep 15, 2023
Data as of Jun 8, 2026

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