N27489 - Taylorcraft BL-65 Aircraft Registration

TAYLORCRAFT BL-65

Aircraft Description

N27489 is a Taylorcraft BL-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Routh Frank D in Marion, NC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 29, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on October 4, 2023. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N27489 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2B8EA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N27489 was last updated on October 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 N27489. 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
May 29, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 4, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
ROUTH FRANK D
Address
1445 AIRPORT RD
City
MARION
State / Zip Code
North Carolina28752-3884
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)
50534352
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2B8EA

Additional Details

Registration
N27489
Serial Number
2131
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2030
Last Action Date
October 4, 2023
Last Update Date
October 4, 2023
Unique ID
00200093

Data Source

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

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