N44321 - 1946 Taylorcraft BC12D-85 Aircraft Registration

TAYB

1946 TAYLORCRAFT BC12D-85

Aircraft Description

N44321 is a 1946 Taylorcraft BC12D-85, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Flynn David H in Anchorage, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 7, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on June 1, 2017. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N44321 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5587A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N44321 was last updated on January 22, 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 N44321. 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
BC12D-85
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
Cruise Speed
78 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 7, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 1, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
FLYNN DAVID H
Address
9800 TOLSONA CIR
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
Alaska99515-1479
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C85 SERIES
Horsepower
85 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51254172
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5587A

Additional Details

Registration
N44321
Serial Number
10121
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
June 30, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00042464

Data Source

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

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