N27416 - 1940 Taylorcraft BL-65 Aircraft Registration

1940 TAYLORCRAFT BL-65

Aircraft Description

N27416 is a 1940 Taylorcraft BL-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Adkins Robert in Vinton, OH. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 15, 1968. The registration certificate was issued on September 28, 1972. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-145B SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N27416 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2B7F2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N27416 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 N27416. 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
BL-65
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
78 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 15, 1968
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 28, 1972

Registered Owner

Name
ADKINS ROBERT
Address
15564 STATE ROUTE 160
City
VINTON
State / Zip Code
Ohio45686-9069
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)
50533762
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2B7F2

Additional Details

Registration
N27416
Serial Number
2058
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
00910063

Data Source

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

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