N39979 - Taylorcraft BF Aircraft Registration

JT1

TAYLORCRAFT BF

Aircraft Description

N39979 is a Taylorcraft BF, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hinkle Donald C in Temple, TX. The registration certificate was issued on August 30, 2017. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N39979 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4A7A7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N39979 was last updated on March 10, 2023. 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 BF model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N39979. 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
BF
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
JT1JT-1 Monoplane
Cruise Speed
78 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 30, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
HINKLE DONALD C
Address
11591 PRITCHARD RD
City
TEMPLE
State / Zip Code
Texas76501-7435
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)
51123647
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4A7A7

Additional Details

Registration
N39979
Serial Number
6638
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
August 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00117418

Data Source

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

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