N6679N - 1956 Taylorcraft 20 Aircraft Registration

TA20

1956 TAYLORCRAFT 20

Aircraft Description

N6679N is a 1956 Taylorcraft 20, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bowden Mark R in Kansas City, MO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 21, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on January 23, 2023. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N6679N is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A8D1DA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N6679N was last updated on September 30, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Taylorcraft Model 20 Ranch Wagon was an innovative four-seat general aviation aircraft that pioneered the use of molded fiberglass construction over a tubular framework in the mid-1950s. First flown in 1955, it was a high-wing single-engine monoplane powered by a 225-horsepower Continental O-470-J engine with seating for four occupants. With a wingspan of 36 feet and maximum speed of 125 mph, the Ranch Wagon represented a significant departure from traditional fabric-covered construction methods. The aircraft was manufactured by Taylorcraft Incorporated of Alliance, Ohio, under the leadership of aviation pioneer C.G. Taylor. AviatorDB tracks 2,104 Taylorcraft aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is TA20.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N6679N. 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
1956
Manufacturer
TAYLORCRAFT
Model
20
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
TA2020 Ranchwagon
Cruise Speed
112 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 21, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 23, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
BOWDEN MARK R
Address
6251 WORNALL RD
City
KANSAS CITY
State / Zip Code
Missouri64113-1606
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
O-470 SERIES
Horsepower
230 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52150732
Mode S Code (Hex)
A8D1DA

Additional Details

Registration
N6679N
Serial Number
20-020
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2030
Last Action Date
September 30, 2023
Last Update Date
September 30, 2023
Unique ID
00533086

Data Source

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

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