N36196 - 1941 Taylorcraft BC-65 Aircraft Registration

TAYB

1941 TAYLORCRAFT BC-65

Aircraft Description

N36196 is a 1941 Taylorcraft BC-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Matthews Robert K Jr in Spokane, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 3, 1967. The registration certificate was issued on September 8, 2014. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N36196 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A413B5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N36196 was last updated on March 17, 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 N36196. 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
BC-65
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
Cruise Speed
78 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
January 3, 1967
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 8, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
MATTHEWS ROBERT K JR
Address
9322 E WELLESLEY AVE
City
SPOKANE
State / Zip Code
Washington99206-4416
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)
51011665
Mode S Code (Hex)
A413B5

Additional Details

Registration
N36196
Serial Number
3116
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
September 30, 2027
Last Action Date
March 17, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00733113

Data Source

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

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