N5612M - 1948 Taylorcraft BC12D-85 Aircraft Registration

TAYB

1948 TAYLORCRAFT BC12D-85

Aircraft Description

N5612M is a 1948 Taylorcraft BC12D-85, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Nelson Harold G in Pendleton, OR. The registration certificate was issued on December 29, 2011. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N5612M is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A72D4B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N5612M was last updated on April 7, 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 N5612M. 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
1948
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
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 29, 2011

Registered Owner

Name
NELSON HAROLD G
Address
3005 SW MARSHALL AVE
City
PENDLETON
State / Zip Code
Oregon97801-3829
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)
51626513
Mode S Code (Hex)
A72D4B

Additional Details

Registration
N5612M
Serial Number
12011
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
December 31, 2027
Last Action Date
April 7, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00191038

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC