N43415 - 1946 Taylorcraft BC12-D Aircraft Registration

TAYB

1946 TAYLORCRAFT BC12-D

Aircraft Description

N43415 is a 1946 Taylorcraft BC12-D, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Muth Dillon J in Whitefish, MT. The registration certificate was issued on December 26, 2023. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N43415 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A53493 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N43415 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 32.9904, -97.3195 on October 18, 2024. The FAA registry record for N43415 was last updated on December 26, 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 N43415. 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
1946
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
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 26, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
MUTH DILLON J
Address
1160 MARTIN CREEK LN
City
WHITEFISH
State / Zip Code
Montana59937-8747
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)
51232223
Mode S Code (Hex)
A53493

Additional Details

Registration
N43415
Serial Number
7074
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
December 31, 2030
Last Action Date
December 26, 2023
Last Update Date
December 26, 2023
Unique ID
00132278

Last Known Position

Date
October 18, 2024 (UTC 21:32:09)
Airport
Latitude
32.99044
Longitude
-97.31947

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC