N27598 - 1940 Taylorcraft BCS-65 Aircraft Registration

TAYB

1940 TAYLORCRAFT BCS-65

Aircraft Description

N27598 is a 1940 Taylorcraft BCS-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Silzle Bill G in San Juan Capo, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 30, 1947. The registration certificate was issued on March 7, 1991. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N27598 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2BCC3 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N27598 was last updated on September 9, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Taylorcraft BC was a pioneering side-by-side training and personal aircraft that competed directly with the tandem-seated Piper Cub during the late 1930s aviation boom. First flown in 1939, it was a high-wing monoplane powered by a 65-horsepower Continental A-65 engine with side-by-side seating for two occupants. Measuring over 22 feet in length with excellent low-speed handling characteristics, the BC became popular with civilian pilot training schools and private owners. The aircraft was manufactured by Taylorcraft Aviation Company in Alliance, Ohio. AviatorDB tracks 2,104 Taylorcraft aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is TAYB.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N27598. 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
BCS-65
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
Cruise Speed
78 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 30, 1947
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 7, 1991

Registered Owner

Name
SILZLE BILL G
Address
31523 AGUACATE RD
City
SAN JUAN CAPO
State / Zip Code
California92675-3001
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)
50536303
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2BCC3

Additional Details

Registration
N27598
Serial Number
2239
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 9, 2023
Last Update Date
September 9, 2023
Unique ID
00955460

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC