N39232 - 1945 Taylorcraft BC12-D Aircraft Registration

TAYB

1945 TAYLORCRAFT BC12-D

Aircraft Description

N39232 is a 1945 Taylorcraft BC12-D, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Baker Ronald K Jr in Dayton, OH. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 12, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on October 27, 2025. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C75 SERIES engine producing 75 horsepower, N39232 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A48D13 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N39232 was last updated on October 27, 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 N39232. 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
1945
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
January 12, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 27, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
BAKER RONALD K JR
Address
91 MEADOWBROOK AVE
City
DAYTON
State / Zip Code
Ohio45415-2922
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A&C75 SERIES
Horsepower
75 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51106423
Mode S Code (Hex)
A48D13

Additional Details

Registration
N39232
Serial Number
6486
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2032
Last Action Date
October 27, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00420634

Data Source

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

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