N44185 - Taylorcraft BC12-D1 Aircraft Registration

TAYB

TAYLORCRAFT BC12-D1

Aircraft Description

N44185 is a Taylorcraft BC12-D1, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Vx Aircraft Services LLC in Batesville, AR. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 9, 1957. The registration certificate was issued on March 5, 2024. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N44185 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A551E2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N44185 was last updated on March 5, 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 N44185. 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
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
July 9, 1957
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 5, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
VX AIRCRAFT SERVICES LLC
Address
PO BOX 4176
City
BATESVILLE
State / Zip Code
Arkansas72503-4176
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)
51250742
Mode S Code (Hex)
A551E2

Additional Details

Registration
N44185
Serial Number
9985
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2031
Last Action Date
March 5, 2024
Last Update Date
March 5, 2024
Unique ID
00642404

Data Source

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

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