N33939 - 1941 Taylorcraft BC12-65 Aircraft Registration

TAYB

1941 TAYLORCRAFT BC12-65

Aircraft Description

N33939 is a 1941 Taylorcraft BC12-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Dethardt James J in Little Chute, WI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 30, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on July 31, 2017. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C75 SERIES engine producing 75 horsepower, N33939 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3BA21 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N33939 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 N33939. 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
June 30, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 31, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
DETHARDT JAMES J
Address
1206 COOLIDGE AVE
City
LITTLE CHUTE
State / Zip Code
Wisconsin54140-2341
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)
50735041
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3BA21

Additional Details

Registration
N33939
Serial Number
2789
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
00223423

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC