N33952 - 1941 Taylorcraft BC12-65 Aircraft Registration

TAYB

1941 TAYLORCRAFT BC12-65

Aircraft Description

N33952 is a 1941 Taylorcraft BC12-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Draveling Larry J in Wasilla, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 15, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on February 5, 1980. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2029. Powered by a Franklin 4AC176B SER engine producing 65 horsepower, N33952 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3BA60 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N33952 was last updated on February 27, 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 N33952. 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 15, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 5, 1980

Registered Owner

Name
DRAVELING LARRY J
Address
9930 W TRIMOTOR ST
City
WASILLA
State / Zip Code
Alaska99623-5055
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
FRANKLIN
Engine Model
4AC176B SER
Horsepower
65 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50735140
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3BA60

Additional Details

Registration
N33952
Serial Number
2804
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
July 31, 2029
Last Action Date
February 27, 2024
Last Update Date
February 27, 2024
Unique ID
00232383

Data Source

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

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