N27440 - Taylorcraft BL-65 Aircraft Registration

TAYLORCRAFT BL-65

Aircraft Description

N27440 is a Taylorcraft BL-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Registration Pending in Willow, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 7, 1978. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N27440 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2B855 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N27440 was last updated on February 12, 2026. 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 N27440. 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
Manufacturer
TAYLORCRAFT
Model
BL-65
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
78 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 7, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 15, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
PAUL WESLEY J
Address
17253 N JIM CAREER RD
HC 89 BOX 121
City
WILLOW
State / Zip Code
Alaska99688-9711
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C85 SERIES
Horsepower
85 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50534125
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2B855

Additional Details

Registration
N27440
Serial Number
2082
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2033
Last Action Date
May 15, 2026
Last Update Date
September 22, 2023
Unique ID
00190083

Data Source

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

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