N39238 - 1945 Taylorcraft BC12-D Aircraft Registration

TAYB

1945 TAYLORCRAFT BC12-D

Aircraft Description

N39238 is a 1945 Taylorcraft BC12-D, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Nordby Karsten R in Glencoe, MN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 25, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on March 9, 2019. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N39238 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A48D19 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N39238 was last updated on July 21, 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 N39238. 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
April 25, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 9, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
NORDBY KARSTEN R
Address
510 1ST ST E
City
GLENCOE
State / Zip Code
Minnesota55336-3033
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)
51106431
Mode S Code (Hex)
A48D19

Additional Details

Registration
N39238
Serial Number
6492
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 21, 2023
Last Update Date
July 21, 2023
Unique ID
00900664

Data Source

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

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