N23690 - 1939 Taylorcraft BC-65 Aircraft Registration

TAYB

1939 TAYLORCRAFT BC-65

Aircraft Description

N23690 is a 1939 Taylorcraft BC-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mason Michael L in Santa Paula, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 27, 1966. The registration certificate was issued on April 8, 1974. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N23690 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A22276 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N23690 was last updated on September 30, 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 N23690. 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
May 27, 1966
Classification
Standard Utility Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 8, 1974

Registered Owner

Name
MASON MICHAEL L
Address
600 TEAGUE DR
City
SANTA PAULA
State / Zip Code
California93060
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)
50421166
Mode S Code (Hex)
A22276

Additional Details

Registration
N23690
Serial Number
1424
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2030
Last Action Date
September 30, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00672392

Data Source

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

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