N23632 - 1939 Taylorcraft BC-65 Aircraft Registration

TAYB

1939 TAYLORCRAFT BC-65

Aircraft Description

N23632 is a 1939 Taylorcraft BC-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Retka David L in St Paul, MN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 3, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on July 25, 1980. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N23632 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A221A6 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N23632 was last updated on April 1, 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 N23632. 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
September 3, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 25, 1980

Registered Owner

Name
RETKA DAVID L
Address
201 ASH ST E
City
ST PAUL
State / Zip Code
Minnesota55075
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)
50420646
Mode S Code (Hex)
A221A6

Additional Details

Registration
N23632
Serial Number
1340
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
November 30, 2027
Last Action Date
April 1, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00252482

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC