N43785 - 1946 Taylorcraft BC12-D Aircraft Registration

TAYB

1946 TAYLORCRAFT BC12-D

Aircraft Description

N43785 is a 1946 Taylorcraft BC12-D, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Robbs David N in Wellsville, KS. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 15, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on July 26, 2024. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N43785 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A540AD (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N43785 was last updated on July 26, 2024. 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 N43785. 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
August 15, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 26, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
ROBBS DAVID N
Address
315 W 1ST ST
City
WELLSVILLE
State / Zip Code
Kansas66092-8502
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)
51240255
Mode S Code (Hex)
A540AD

Additional Details

Registration
N43785
Serial Number
7444
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
July 31, 2031
Last Action Date
July 26, 2024
Last Update Date
July 26, 2024
Unique ID
00771356

Data Source

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

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