N24357 - 1940 Taylorcraft BC-65 Aircraft Registration

TAYB

1940 TAYLORCRAFT BC-65

Aircraft Description

N24357 is a 1940 Taylorcraft BC-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Seeley James D in Henderson, TN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 16, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on November 17, 1981. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N24357 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A23E4B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N24357 was last updated on July 18, 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 N24357. 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
1940
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
January 16, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 17, 1981

Registered Owner

Name
SEELEY JAMES D
Address
PO BOX 632
City
HENDERSON
State / Zip Code
Tennessee38340-0632
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)
50437113
Mode S Code (Hex)
A23E4B

Additional Details

Registration
N24357
Serial Number
1693
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 28, 2029
Last Action Date
July 18, 2023
Last Update Date
July 18, 2023
Unique ID
00552612

Data Source

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

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