N23668 - 1939 Taylorcraft BC-65 Aircraft Registration

TAYB

1939 TAYLORCRAFT BC-65

Aircraft Description

N23668 is a 1939 Taylorcraft BC-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Stuckle Eugene A in Davenport, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 12, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on February 9, 1976. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N23668 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A22215 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N23668 was last updated on August 25, 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 N23668. 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
August 12, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 9, 1976

Registered Owner

Name
STUCKLE EUGENE A
Address
33497 STAR RT 2 E
City
DAVENPORT
State / Zip Code
Washington99122
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)
50421025
Mode S Code (Hex)
A22215

Additional Details

Registration
N23668
Serial Number
1399
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
August 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 25, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00412362

Data Source

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

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