N22291 - 1939 Taylorcraft BC-65 Aircraft Registration

TAYB

1939 TAYLORCRAFT BC-65

Aircraft Description

N22291 is a 1939 Taylorcraft BC-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Vandemark Raymond L in Ithaca, NY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 22, 1962. The registration certificate was issued on October 25, 1995. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N22291 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1EC1C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N22291 was last updated on June 3, 2023. 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 N22291. 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
1939
Manufacturer
TAYLORCRAFT
Model
BC-65
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
Cruise Speed
78 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 22, 1962
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 25, 1995

Registered Owner

Name
VANDEMARK RAYMOND L
Address
2068 MECKLENBURG RD
City
ITHACA
State / Zip Code
New York14850
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A&C65 SERIES
Horsepower
65 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50366034
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1EC1C

Additional Details

Registration
N22291
Serial Number
1241
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
August 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 3, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00561832

Data Source

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

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