| Tail Number / N-Number | N54981 |
| Manufacturer | TAYLORCRAFT |
| Model | DC-65 |
| Year Built | 1943 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 5651 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | A&C65 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 65 hp (48 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 82 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | MEDLIN WAYNE D |
| Street | 3122 LANESBORO RD |
| City | MARSHVILLE |
| State | NC |
| Zip Code | 28103-8535 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | Union County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-07-15 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1992-06-03 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-08-15 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-09-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51576345 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A6FCE5 |