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1943 Taylorcraft DCO-65 Army L-2MSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Rising Star, TX, USA

This 1943 Taylorcraft DCO-65 Army L-2M, serial number 5777, is offered for auction as a classic tandem-seat tailwheel aircraft with vintage fabric-covered, high-wing appeal. The airframe has 1,722 hours total time, with the Continental A-65-8F engine logging 922 hours since major overhaul (2,112.9 hours total time on the engine). The engine was boroscoped during its annual inspection with no concerns noted, and the aircraft is powered by a Sensenich W72CK42 fixed-pitch two-blade propeller with 468.7 hours since new. The listing indicates the aircraft has a 843 lb empty weight, 482 lb useful load, and a 1,325 lb gross weight.

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Year
1943
Make
Taylorcraft
Series
L-2
Model
DCO-65 ARMY L-2M
Tail #
N58028
Serial #
5777

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Classic / Antique, Military / Warbird, 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
Fresh annual at close of successful auction

Avionics

Comms

Genave Alpha/100 - Comm with hand mic

GPS

No GPS installed

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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