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N50454 V

Taylorcraft DCO-65 · 1943

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ICAO24: a64bf0
Last known — 2 days ago N50454
Observed 2026-06-10 08:29:35 MST
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Ground speed
83 kt
Altitude (baro)
Track
329.0°
Squawk
Wind / OAT
Autopilot target
Lat 30.82718, Lng -86.63991
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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: N50454
Serial Number: 5555
Year Manufactured: 1943
ACFTREF Code: 8850408
Engine Code: 17003
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): 51445760
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A64BF0

Registrant

Fudge James D
328 Pontevedra Ln
Niceville, FL, 325783238
FAA Region: 7

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Oct 5, 2022
Airworthiness May 29, 1958
Expiration Oct 31, 2029
Last Activity Sep 9, 2023
Data as of Jun 8, 2026

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