N36423 - 1941 Taylorcraft BC12D-85 Aircraft Registration

TAYB

1941 TAYLORCRAFT BC12D-85

Aircraft Description

N36423 is a 1941 Taylorcraft BC12D-85, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Skysurfer INC in Wilmington, DE. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 24, 1984. The registration certificate was issued on June 6, 2022. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N36423 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A41DE2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N36423 was last updated on May 19, 2025. 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 N36423. 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
BC12D-85
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
Cruise Speed
78 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 24, 1984
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Non-Citizen Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 6, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
SKYSURFER INC
Address
5305 LIMESTONE RD STE 200
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
Delaware19808-1247
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)
51016742
Mode S Code (Hex)
A41DE2

Additional Details

Registration
N36423
Serial Number
3239
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
June 30, 2029
Last Action Date
May 19, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00213183

Data Source

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

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