N5621M - 1948 Taylorcraft BC12-D Aircraft Registration

TAYB

1948 TAYLORCRAFT BC12-D

Aircraft Description

N5621M is a 1948 Taylorcraft BC12-D, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Center Charles C in Wasilla, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 3, 1957. The registration certificate was issued on October 25, 2017. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N5621M is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A730DF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N5621M 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.

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 N5621M. 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
BC12-D
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
Cruise Speed
78 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 3, 1957
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 25, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
CENTER CHARLES C
Address
4524 N ANCHOR CIR
City
WASILLA
State / Zip Code
Alaska99623-1052
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)
51630337
Mode S Code (Hex)
A730DF

Additional Details

Registration
N5621M
Serial Number
12021
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
00550236

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC