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The Taylorcraft A (ICAO type TAYA) is an aircraft of United States origin. It has a maximum take-off weight of 476 kg. It offers a maximum range of 200 nm, a cruise speed of 70 knots and seating for up to 2 across its variants.

Taylorcraft A

Taylorcraft A
TAYA
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Owner
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Last seen
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MTOW
476 kg
Range
200 nm
Seats
2
A
Taylorcraft · A
Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built
33
Active
33
Origin
United States
Certifying authorities
FAA
Variants

Per-variant specifications

VariantEngineMTOWRangeCruisePax
A
A
—476 kg200 nm70 kt2
Type certification

The FAA paperwork

TCDS A-643 · Rev 2 · issued 1969-11-01

MTOW
476 kg
Seats
1 crew · 1 passengers
Fuel
38 L
Engine

Continental A-40-4 (40 hp)

Certification basis

Type Certificate No. 643 (Aero. Bulletin 7-A)

Read the TCDS (PDF) →
Safety & ops history

Where to look next

Detailed safety & ops history coming soon — view this model's FAA Airworthiness Directives at FAA.gov.
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Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Taylorcraft A fleet — updated daily.

Fleet age

89 yearsmedian age

Of the 24 registered Taylorcraft A with a known build year (73% of the 33 we track), the median age is 89 years.

A — frequently asked
What is the range of the Taylorcraft A?

The Taylorcraft A has a maximum range of 200 nautical miles across variants.

How many people can the Taylorcraft A carry?

The Taylorcraft A seats up to 2 across its variants.

What is the MTOW of the Taylorcraft A?

The Taylorcraft A's maximum take-off weight is 476 kg.

What is the ICAO type designator for the Taylorcraft A?

The Taylorcraft A's ICAO type designator is TAYA.

How many Taylorcraft A aircraft are registered worldwide?

Sprinkle tracks 33 registered Taylorcraft A airframes worldwide.