N23878 - 1939 Taylorcraft BC Aircraft Registration

TAYB

1939 TAYLORCRAFT BC

Aircraft Description

N23878 is a 1939 Taylorcraft BC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Beach Jacob A in Ladson, SC. The registration certificate was issued on January 14, 2023. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-145B SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N23878 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A229A6 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N23878 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 N23878. 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
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
Cruise Speed
78 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 14, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
BEACH JACOB A
Address
105 DALE AVE
City
LADSON
State / Zip Code
South Carolina29456-5456
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-145B SERIES
Horsepower
65 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50424646
Mode S Code (Hex)
A229A6

Additional Details

Registration
N23878
Serial Number
1514
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
00112422

Data Source

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

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