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1943 Taylorcraft L-2BSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • FL, USA

This 1943 Taylorcraft L-2B Grasshopper (N50845) presents a well-maintained example of this historic liaison aircraft, now operating under a standard airworthiness certificate as a Model DCO-65. With 1,569 hours total time since new, the airframe underwent a comprehensive rebuild in 2019 including new Polyfiber fabric with Polytone finish, tail brace wires, brake linings, tires, and windows. The Continental O-200A engine shows just 45 hours since major overhaul in 2019, featuring new rings, bearings, seals, and gaskets along with overhauled magnetos and carburetor.

Equipped for VFR operations with a Flightline 760 radio and ACK ELT, this...

Year
1943
Make
Taylorcraft
Series
L-2B
Model
L-2B
Tail #
N50845
Serial #
0-4538

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Classic / Antique, Military / Warbird
Flight Rules
VFR

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
1,569 hrs
Engine 1 Time
45 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
1,569 hrs (SNEW)
Logbook Status
Logs 1949 -1965 reregistered 1996 New log started 2019 Have original Bill of Sale from Defense Plant Corp Dated Mar 16 1945 for $634.00
Inspection Status
Annual inspection May 8, 2024, cold compressions over 80 LBS. - 72, 74, 74,76 Prop Log started June 2021, last entry may 8, 2024, all Ads checked, found airworthy Next Annual Date – May 2025

Avionics

Comms

Flightline 760 - Radio

ADS-B Out

ADS-B In

Additional Equipment

Exhaust System

New fabric Polyfiber w/Polytone 2019

Fuel System

(2) 8.75-gal wing tanks (STC)

Electrical System

B&C starter w/Odessy Batt (no charging system)

Emergency Locator Transmitter

ACK E-04 - ACK ELT (New Batt March 2024)

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
9.5/10
Interior Notes
Vinyl
Exterior Notes
Dark Green

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Continental
Engine Model
O-200A
Engine Power
100 HP
Propeller Model
Mc Cauley 6948

Asking Price

$69,500

Aircraft Location

FL, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Apr 20, 2025: $69,500 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Apr 20, 2025

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