DougRobertson The aircraft Profile page here on this site for N81965 is consistent with the current FAA listing as: may not be suitable for operation. Last action taken-in 1977. Status: Revoked. You may contact the FAA via www.registry.faa.gov by their phone number to get the past registration record.
J.Burgess Thanks Doug. I learned to fly in this plane in 1971 at Santa Paula, Ca. The last time I flew it was 1975. Looks like it has not been in service since 1977. May be it was damaged? Would be interesting to find out?