N27488 - Taylorcraft BL-65 Aircraft Registration

TAYLORCRAFT BL-65

Aircraft Description

N27488 is a Taylorcraft BL-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bradford Murvin L in Hensley, AR. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 28, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on July 8, 2020. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-145B SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N27488 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2B8E9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N27488 was last updated on March 4, 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 N27488. 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
December 28, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 8, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
BRADFORD MURVIN L
Address
22607 N SPRINGLAKE RD
City
HENSLEY
State / Zip Code
Arkansas72065-8026
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)
50534351
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2B8E9

Additional Details

Registration
N27488
Serial Number
2130
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
July 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 4, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00210093

Data Source

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

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