N36078 - 1941 Taylorcraft BC12-D Aircraft Registration

TAYB

1941 TAYLORCRAFT BC12-D

Aircraft Description

N36078 is a 1941 Taylorcraft BC12-D, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Molek Jon in Warren, OH. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 12, 1953. The registration certificate was issued on January 14, 2022. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N36078 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A40FBA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N36078 was last updated on July 7, 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 N36078. 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-D
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
Cruise Speed
78 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 12, 1953
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 14, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
MOLEK JON
Address
445 STATE ROUTE 305
City
WARREN
State / Zip Code
Ohio44481
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)
51007672
Mode S Code (Hex)
A40FBA

Additional Details

Registration
N36078
Serial Number
3045
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 7, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00065550

Data Source

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

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