N36217 - Taylorcraft BL12-65 Aircraft Registration

TAYLORCRAFT BL12-65

Aircraft Description

N36217 is a Taylorcraft BL12-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Nurge Richard J in Gilroy, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 27, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on September 19, 2018. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N36217 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A41655 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N36217 was last updated on August 29, 2025. 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 BL12-65 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N36217. 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
Manufacturer
TAYLORCRAFT
Model
BL12-65
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
78 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
January 27, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 19, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
NURGE RICHARD J
Address
7780 OAK SPRINGS CIR
City
GILROY
State / Zip Code
California95020
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)
51013125
Mode S Code (Hex)
A41655

Additional Details

Registration
N36217
Serial Number
3171
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
September 30, 2028
Last Action Date
August 29, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00673123

Data Source

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

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