N32102 - 1938 Taylorcraft BL-65 Aircraft Registration

1938 TAYLORCRAFT BL-65

Aircraft Description

N32102 is a 1938 Taylorcraft BL-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Benton Paul N in Manhattan, KS. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 7, 1943. The registration certificate was issued on November 23, 2016. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2029. Powered by a Ama/expr UNKNOWN ENG engine, N32102 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3747A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N32102 was last updated on September 15, 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 N32102. 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
1938
Manufacturer
TAYLORCRAFT
Model
BL-65
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
78 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 7, 1943
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 23, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
BENTON PAUL N
Address
4298 CEDAR RIDGE DR
City
MANHATTAN
State / Zip Code
Kansas66503
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
AMA/EXPR
Engine Model
UNKNOWN ENG
Mode S Code (Oct)
50672172
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3747A

Additional Details

Registration
N32102
Serial Number
1079
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
November 30, 2029
Last Action Date
September 15, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00663742

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC