N23884 - 1939 Taylorcraft BC-65 Aircraft Registration

TAYB

1939 TAYLORCRAFT BC-65

Aircraft Description

N23884 is a 1939 Taylorcraft BC-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Poorman Gary L in Liberty Center, OH. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 1, 1942. The registration certificate was issued on August 14, 2015. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor A-65-3 engine producing 65 horsepower, N23884 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A229C5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N23884 was last updated on June 3, 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 N23884. 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
October 1, 1942
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 14, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
POORMAN GARY L
Address
9093 COUNTY ROAD T
City
LIBERTY CENTER
State / Zip Code
Ohio43532-9120
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A-65-3
Horsepower
65 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50424705
Mode S Code (Hex)
A229C5

Additional Details

Registration
N23884
Serial Number
1520
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
August 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 3, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00049028

Data Source

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

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