N24031 - 1939 Taylorcraft BC-65 Aircraft Registration

TAYB

1939 TAYLORCRAFT BC-65

Aircraft Description

N24031 is a 1939 Taylorcraft BC-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Chambers John O in Sheridan, WY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 7, 1959. The registration certificate was issued on January 5, 2012. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N24031 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A232DA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N24031 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.9719, 28.8237 on May 5, 2025. The FAA registry record for N24031 was last updated on April 14, 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 N24031. 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 7, 1959
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 5, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
CHAMBERS JOHN O
Address
745 FRANK ST
City
SHERIDAN
State / Zip Code
Wyoming82801-4914
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)
50431332
Mode S Code (Hex)
A232DA

Additional Details

Registration
N24031
Serial Number
1566
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 14, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00502502

Last Known Position

Date
June 8, 2026 (UTC 10:18:52)
Airport
Latitude
40.612473
Longitude
29.318665

Data Source

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

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