N27468 - 1940 Taylorcraft BL-65 Aircraft Registration

1940 TAYLORCRAFT BL-65

Aircraft Description

N27468 is a 1940 Taylorcraft BL-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Smith Carol J Executrix in Gilbertsville, KY. The registration certificate was issued on December 4, 2017. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-145B SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N27468 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2B8A3 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N27468 was last updated on April 7, 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 N27468. 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
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 4, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
SMITH CAROL J EXECUTRIX
Address
80 MERCER LN
City
GILBERTSVILLE
State / Zip Code
Kentucky42044-8848
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)
50534243
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2B8A3

Additional Details

Registration
N27468
Serial Number
2110
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
December 31, 2027
Last Action Date
April 7, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00063908

Data Source

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

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