N43830 - 1946 Taylorcraft BC12-D Aircraft Registration

TAYB

1946 TAYLORCRAFT BC12-D

Aircraft Description

N43830 is a 1946 Taylorcraft BC12-D, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Laverty Russell H in Jones, OK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 15, 2015. The registration certificate was issued on August 21, 2014. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor C85-12F engine producing 85 horsepower, N43830 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A543B0 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N43830 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.

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 N43830. 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
September 15, 2015
Classification
Standard Other Category
Type Registration
Partnership
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 21, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
LAVERTY RUSSELL H
Address
13925 N CHOCTAW RD
City
JONES
State / Zip Code
Oklahoma73049-8954
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C85-12F
Horsepower
85 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51241660
Mode S Code (Hex)
A543B0

Additional Details

Registration
N43830
Serial Number
7489
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
00695032

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC