N29688 - 1941 Taylorcraft BC12-65 Aircraft Registration

TAYB

1941 TAYLORCRAFT BC12-65

Aircraft Description

N29688 is a 1941 Taylorcraft BC12-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Davis Clark D in Shongaloo, LA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 5, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on December 8, 2003. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N29688 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A30F55 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N29688 was last updated on December 18, 2024. 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 N29688. 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
1941
Manufacturer
TAYLORCRAFT
Model
BC12-65
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
Cruise Speed
78 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 5, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 8, 2003

Registered Owner

Name
DAVIS CLARK D
Address
212 BOBBY DAVIS RD
City
SHONGALOO
State / Zip Code
Louisiana71072
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)
50607525
Mode S Code (Hex)
A30F55

Additional Details

Registration
N29688
Serial Number
2532
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2029
Last Action Date
December 18, 2024
Last Update Date
December 18, 2024
Unique ID
00780863

Data Source

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

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