Registry / Taylorcraft / DCO-65 / N47655

Own N47655?

Claim ownership to earn the Verified Owner badge on your reviews and to reply to other pilots' feedback.

+ Submit ownership claim →

We won't display your email publicly.

Helpful: bill of sale, registration certificate, insurance dec page. Names are auto-matched too — many claims auto-verify without a document.

Claims auto-verify when your name matches the FAA registrant. Otherwise an admin reviews — usually within 1 business day.

N47655 V

Taylorcraft DCO-65 · 1943 · Sherman, TX

FAA Registry ↗ FlightAware ↗ FlightRadar24 ↗ ADS-B Globe ↗

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N47655 is a 1943 Taylorcraft DCO-65 (serial L-5418), registered to Fulenchek Raymond D (individual) in Sherman, TX. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires January 2030; the airworthiness certificate dates from October 1981 (44 years ago). It carries a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine rated at 65 hp, the engine on 93% of registered Taylorcraft DCO-65s. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A5DA89. It is one of 195 Taylorcraft DCO-65 aircraft on the FAA registry. Fulenchek Raymond D holds 3 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Fulenchek Raymond D
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Sherman, TX
Serial number
L-5418
Year built
1943 · 83 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Normal
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A5DA89 · 51355211 octal
Certificate issued
Jan 5, 2017
Airworthiness date
Oct 27, 1981
Last FAA activity
Sep 29, 2023
Registration expires
Jan 31, 2030
FAA region
2

Source: FAA aircraft registry (public record). Community reviews and photos below.

Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
65 hp
Power per seat
33 hp
FAA engine code
17003

163 of the 176 registered Taylorcraft DCO-65 carry this engine (93%), across 8 engine variants on the type.

Source: FAA engine reference (ENGINE.txt), matched on this registration's engine code.

Community facts about N47655

Reported by pilots, owners and enthusiasts — community-reported and admin-checked before they publish. Always verify anything important against the aircraft's records.

Add a fact about N47655

Your email is used only to notify you about your submission — it's never shown publicly.

Pilot & Owner Reviews

Be the first to share what you know about N47655.

Share your experience with N47655

Help other pilots, buyers and curious aviators. Reviews appear after a quick admin check.

+ Add detailed ratings (optional)
About your time with N47655 (specific to this airplane — helps other pilots)
Would you fly this airplane again?
Recommended for (pick any)

20–2,000 characters

We won't display your email publicly.

No reviews yet — be the first.

Pilot & Owner Reviews

Own N47655? Claim ownership to earn the Verified Owner badge on your reviews and to reply to other pilots' feedback.

Flight history & live tracking

ICAO24: a5da89
Track N47655 on external services
FlightAware FlightRadar24 ADS-B Exchange Globe ADS-B.lol Globe FAA Registry
No flight data on file yet for N47655.
Queries adsb.lol — works only if N47655 is broadcasting ADS-B right now. Daily sweep at 04:43 MST · external trackers above for guaranteed live data.
📸 Upload a photo of N47655

We won't display your email publicly.

Up to 10 photos per aircraft per uploader. Photos appear after admin approval.

Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 8850408

Taylorcraft DCO-65
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Cruise: 71 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 17003

Manufacturer: Cont Motor
Model: A&C65 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 65 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N47655
Serial Number: L-5418
Year Manufactured: 1943
ACFTREF Code: 8850408
Engine Code: 17003
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Normal
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Documents & resources

Commonly available reference sources for the Taylorcraft DCO-65. Always confirm against the manufacturer's current, authoritative publication for your specific aircraft.

View the Taylorcraft DCO-65 model overview, reviews & photos →

These are commonly available reference sources. FerryFlight Hub does not provide sample or generated documents on this page.

FerryFlight Hub is independent and not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any aircraft manufacturer, the FAA, or any document publisher. References are NOT for operational, navigational, or flight-planning use — always rely on the current, FAA-approved documentation for the specific aircraft. We link to official or publicly available sources and do not host or redistribute copyrighted material. Provided "as is," without warranty of any kind as to accuracy, completeness, or currency.

Report a problem with this document (wrong fitment, outdated, or copyright / takedown) · Full document policy

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51355211
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A5DA89
ADS-B Exchange ↗ | FlightAware ↗

Registrant

Fulenchek Raymond D
Individual
View all 3 aircraft registered to this owner →
101 W Belden St
Sherman, TX, 750923711
FAA Region: 2

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jan 5, 2017
Airworthiness Oct 27, 1981
Expiration Jan 31, 2030
Last Activity Sep 29, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

Calculate Performance

Calculate density altitude, takeoff roll, and climb performance for a Taylorcraft DCO-65 at any airport.

Airport Performance Calculator

Pre-filled with DCO-65 performance data

Need to ferry this aircraft?

FerryFlight connects you with experienced ferry pilots for domestic and international delivery flights.

Get a Quote

Other Taylorcraft DCO-65 registrations

N1045S
Reed Wayne L
1979
N11AJ
Tailwinds Services And Commodities Inc
N173CC
Bir James F
N36277
Wolcott Kent E
1944
N36406
Stanford Jay Jeffrey II
1942
N3752L
Falls Jeffrey S
N4376B
Ignite Aero LLC
N44045
Pvb36 Leasing LLC
1943