N44317 - 1946 Universal Taylorcraft BC12-D1 Aircraft Registration

1946 UNIVERSAL TAYLORCRAFT BC12-D1

Aircraft Description

N44317 is a 1946 Universal TAYLORCRAFT BC12-D1, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Virgin Perry W in Peru, ME. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 31, 1958. The registration certificate was issued on July 8, 1996. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N44317 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5585D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N44317 was last updated on March 24, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

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AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N44317. 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
UNIVERSAL
Model
TAYLORCRAFT BC12-D1
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
90 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 31, 1958
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 8, 1996

Registered Owner

Name
VIRGIN PERRY W
Address
PO BOX 43
City
PERU
State / Zip Code
Maine04290-0043
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)
51254135
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5585D

Additional Details

Registration
N44317
Serial Number
10117
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 24, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00722444

Data Source

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

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