N43271 - Taylorcraft BC12-D Aircraft Registration

TAYB

TAYLORCRAFT BC12-D

Aircraft Description

N43271 is a Taylorcraft BC12-D, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hill Chad M in Makinen, MN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 10, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on May 4, 2023. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N43271 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A52DF3 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N43271 was last updated on May 4, 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 N43271. 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
BC12-D
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
Cruise Speed
78 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 10, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 4, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
HILL CHAD M
Address
5661 TOWNLINE RD
City
MAKINEN
State / Zip Code
Minnesota55763-8045
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)
51226763
Mode S Code (Hex)
A52DF3

Additional Details

Registration
N43271
Serial Number
6930
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2030
Last Action Date
May 4, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00482094

Last Known Position

Date
April 4, 2025 (UTC 23:42:19)
Airport
Latitude
41.725038
Longitude
-71.425668

Data Source

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

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