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N53768 V

Taylorcraft L-2 · 1943 · Dallas, TX

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N53768 is a 1943 Taylorcraft L-2 (serial 5135), registered to American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum Inc (corporation) in Dallas, TX. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires September 2028; the airworthiness certificate dates from May 1958 (68 years ago). It carries a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine rated at 65 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A6CDB9. It is one of 2 Taylorcraft L-2 aircraft on the FAA registry. American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum Inc holds 33 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum Inc
Owner type
Corporation
Based in
Dallas, TX
Serial number
5135
Year built
1943 · 83 yrs old
Airworthiness class
1
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A6CDB9 · 51546671 octal
Certificate issued
Sep 6, 1991
Airworthiness date
May 31, 1958
Last FAA activity
Jun 10, 2023
Registration expires
Sep 30, 2028
FAA region
2

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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

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 8850404

Taylorcraft L-2
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: N53768
Serial Number: 5135
Year Manufactured: 1943
ACFTREF Code: 8850404
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): 51546671
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A6CDB9
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Registrant

American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum Inc
Corporation
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Po Box 764769
Dallas, TX, 753764769
FAA Region: 2

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Sep 6, 1991
Airworthiness May 31, 1958
Expiration Sep 30, 2028
Last Activity Jun 10, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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