N47469 - 1943 Taylorcraft L-2M Aircraft Registration

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1943 TAYLORCRAFT L-2M

Aircraft Description

N47469 is a 1943 Taylorcraft L-2M, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Gibbs Keith Louis in Eaton Rapids, MI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 28, 1945. The registration certificate was issued on October 2, 2019. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N47469 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5D342 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N47469 was last updated on September 9, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Taylorcraft Aviation, originally based in Alliance, Ohio, has produced simple, affordable light aircraft since 1936. The Taylorcraft BC-12D and F-19 are classic designs popular with sport pilots and vintage aircraft enthusiasts. AviatorDB tracks 2,104 Taylorcraft aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the L-2M model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N47469. 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
1943
Manufacturer
TAYLORCRAFT
Model
L-2M
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
BIRDTA-2 Bird
Cruise Speed
82 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 28, 1945
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 2, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
GIBBS KEITH LOUIS
Address
9445 COLUMBIA HWY
City
EATON RAPIDS
State / Zip Code
Michigan48827-8357
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)
51351502
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5D342

Additional Details

Registration
N47469
Serial Number
L5316
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 9, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00163564

Data Source

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

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