N23853 - Taylorcraft BL-65 Aircraft Registration

TAYLORCRAFT BL-65

Aircraft Description

N23853 is a Taylorcraft BL-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Round Engine Aero in Nashville, MI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 20, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on May 3, 2021. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C75 SERIES engine producing 75 horsepower, N23853 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2295B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N23853 was last updated on May 12, 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 N23853. 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
April 20, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 3, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
ROUND ENGINE AERO
Address
9850 CURTIS RD
City
NASHVILLE
State / Zip Code
Michigan49073-9406
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A&C75 SERIES
Horsepower
75 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50424533
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2295B

Additional Details

Registration
N23853
Serial Number
1489
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 12, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00802442

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC