N29715 - 1941 Taylorcraft BC12-65 Aircraft Registration

TAYB

1941 TAYLORCRAFT BC12-65

Aircraft Description

N29715 is a 1941 Taylorcraft BC12-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Kelly Stephen M in Stonington, CT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 19, 1957. The registration certificate was issued on July 29, 2020. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C75 SERIES engine producing 75 horsepower, N29715 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A31214 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N29715 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.

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 N29715. 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
July 19, 1957
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 29, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
KELLY STEPHEN M
Address
11 SHAWONDASSEE DR
City
STONINGTON
State / Zip Code
Connecticut06378-2425
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A&C75 SERIES
Horsepower
75 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50611024
Mode S Code (Hex)
A31214

Additional Details

Registration
N29715
Serial Number
2561
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
00200823

Data Source

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

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