N21261 - 1938 Taylorcraft BC Aircraft Registration

TAYB

1938 TAYLORCRAFT BC

Aircraft Description

N21261 is a 1938 Taylorcraft BC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Whitaker David E in Canton, OH. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 6, 1958. The registration certificate was issued on April 18, 2024. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor A50 SERIES engine producing 50 horsepower, N21261 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1C434 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N21261 was last updated on April 18, 2024. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Taylorcraft BC was a pioneering side-by-side training and personal aircraft that competed directly with the tandem-seated Piper Cub during the late 1930s aviation boom. First flown in 1939, it was a high-wing monoplane powered by a 65-horsepower Continental A-65 engine with side-by-side seating for two occupants. Measuring over 22 feet in length with excellent low-speed handling characteristics, the BC became popular with civilian pilot training schools and private owners. The aircraft was manufactured by Taylorcraft Aviation Company in Alliance, Ohio. AviatorDB tracks 2,104 Taylorcraft aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is TAYB.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N21261. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1938
Manufacturer
TAYLORCRAFT
Model
BC
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
Cruise Speed
78 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 6, 1958
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 18, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
WHITAKER DAVID E
Address
1321 17TH ST NW
City
CANTON
State / Zip Code
Ohio44703-1170
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A50 SERIES
Horsepower
50 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50342064
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1C434

Additional Details

Registration
N21261
Serial Number
1054
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2031
Last Action Date
April 18, 2024
Last Update Date
April 18, 2024
Unique ID
00601422

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC