N43426 - 1946 Taylorcraft BC12-D Aircraft Registration

TAYB

1946 TAYLORCRAFT BC12-D

Aircraft Description

N43426 is a 1946 Taylorcraft BC12-D, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Van Wormer Willard D in Leavenworth, KS. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 22, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on April 21, 1978. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N43426 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A534B7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N43426 was last updated on September 30, 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 N43426. 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
October 22, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 21, 1978

Registered Owner

Name
VAN WORMER WILLARD D
Address
24985 159TH ST
City
LEAVENWORTH
State / Zip Code
Kansas66048
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)
51232267
Mode S Code (Hex)
A534B7

Additional Details

Registration
N43426
Serial Number
7085
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2030
Last Action Date
September 30, 2023
Last Update Date
September 30, 2023
Unique ID
00132164

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC