N27638 - 1940 Taylorcraft BL-65 Aircraft Registration

1940 TAYLORCRAFT BL-65

Aircraft Description

N27638 is a 1940 Taylorcraft BL-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Via Johnnie W in Atascadero, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 9, 1976. The registration certificate was issued on April 8, 2010. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N27638 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2BFA8 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N27638 was last updated on January 22, 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 N27638. 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
August 9, 1976
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 8, 2010

Registered Owner

Name
VIA JOHNNIE W
Address
7550 VERNALIS RD
City
ATASCADERO
State / Zip Code
California93422-4733
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)
50537650
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2BFA8

Additional Details

Registration
N27638
Serial Number
2280
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
June 30, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00550183

Data Source

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

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