N44258 - Taylorcraft BC12-D1 Aircraft Registration

TAYB

TAYLORCRAFT BC12-D1

Aircraft Description

N44258 is a Taylorcraft BC12-D1, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Walker Ray A in Sanger, TX. The registration certificate was issued on February 25, 2016. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N44258 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A55533 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N44258 was last updated on July 18, 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 N44258. 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
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 25, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
WALKER RAY A
Address
11510 EAGLE VIEW DR
City
SANGER
State / Zip Code
Texas76266-2976
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)
51252463
Mode S Code (Hex)
A55533

Additional Details

Registration
N44258
Serial Number
10058
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 28, 2029
Last Action Date
July 18, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00135418

Data Source

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

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