N23836 - Taylorcraft BL-65 Aircraft Registration

TAYLORCRAFT BL-65

Aircraft Description

N23836 is a Taylorcraft BL-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hofacker Paul E in Brookville, OH. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 24, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on December 9, 1996. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-145A SERIES engine producing 55 horsepower, N23836 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A22918 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N23836 was last updated on July 28, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Taylorcraft Aviation, originally based in Alliance, Ohio, has produced simple, affordable light aircraft since 1936. The Taylorcraft BC-12D and F-19 are classic designs popular with sport pilots and vintage aircraft enthusiasts. AviatorDB tracks 2,104 Taylorcraft aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the BL-65 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N23836. 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
Manufacturer
TAYLORCRAFT
Model
BL-65
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
78 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 24, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 9, 1996

Registered Owner

Name
HOFACKER PAUL E
Address
11265 SWEET POTATO RIDGE RD
City
BROOKVILLE
State / Zip Code
Ohio45309-9669
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-145A SERIES
Horsepower
55 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50424430
Mode S Code (Hex)
A22918

Additional Details

Registration
N23836
Serial Number
1472
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2029
Last Action Date
July 28, 2023
Last Update Date
July 28, 2023
Unique ID
00536311

Data Source

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

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