N44178 - 1946 Taylorcraft BC12-D1 Aircraft Registration

TAYB

1946 TAYLORCRAFT BC12-D1

Aircraft Description

N44178 is a 1946 Taylorcraft BC12-D1, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Cunningham Lynn T in Wichita, KS. The registration certificate was issued on May 14, 2024. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N44178 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A551C2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N44178 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 37.2294, -93.9473 on March 18, 2026. The FAA registry record for N44178 was last updated on May 14, 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 N44178. 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-D1
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
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 14, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
CUNNINGHAM LYNN T
Address
250 N TERRACE DR
City
WICHITA
State / Zip Code
Kansas67208-3942
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)
51250702
Mode S Code (Hex)
A551C2

Additional Details

Registration
N44178
Serial Number
9978
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2031
Last Action Date
May 14, 2024
Last Update Date
May 14, 2024
Unique ID
00135108

Last Known Position

Date
May 3, 2026 (UTC 01:04:42)
Airport
Latitude
37.175034
Longitude
-93.932628

Data Source

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

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