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1943 Taylorcraft DCO-65Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • Rising Star, TX, USA

This 1943 Taylorcraft DCO-65 L-2M, registered as N58028 and serial number 5777, is a classic tandem-seat tailwheel aircraft offered for sale. Its airframe has accumulated 1722 total hours, and it is powered by a Continental A-65-8F engine with 922 hours since major overhaul (SMOH) and 2112.9 hours since new. The engine was boroscoped during its recent annual inspection on August 4, 2025, with no concerns noted. The Sensenich W72CK42 fixed-pitch two-blade propeller has 468.7 hours since new. The aircraft has a useful load of 482 pounds and a cruise speed of approximately 83 mph.

The airframe underwent a complete fabric restoration on...

Year
1943
Make
Taylorcraft
Series
DCO-65
Model
DCO-65
Tail #
N58028
Serial #
5777

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Classic / Antique, Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR
Useful Load
482 lbs
Seats
2

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
1,722 hrs
Engine 1 Time
922 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
468.7 hrs (TSN)
Inspection Status
Annual August 4, 2025

Avionics

Comms

Genave Alpha/100 - Comm with hand mic and battery

Additional Equipment

Smoke System

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
7/10
Paint Rating
6/10
Interior Notes
Tandem-seat interior
Exterior Notes
Vintage white with blue accents

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Continental
Engine Model
A-65-8F
Engine Power
65 HP
Propeller Model
Sensenich W72CK42

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Aircraft Location

Rising Star, TX, USA

Listing Details

For Sale

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First Seen: Jun 2, 2026

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