N94960 - Taylorcraft BC12-D Aircraft Registration

TAYB

TAYLORCRAFT BC12-D

Aircraft Description

N94960 is a Taylorcraft BC12-D, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Staley Michael J in Sterling, MI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 5, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on June 7, 2023. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N94960 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD31DA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N94960 was last updated on June 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 N94960. 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
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
September 5, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 7, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
STALEY MICHAEL J
Address
8646 11 MILE RD
City
STERLING
State / Zip Code
Michigan48659-9601
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)
53230732
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD31DA

Additional Details

Registration
N94960
Serial Number
9360
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
June 30, 2030
Last Action Date
June 7, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00234670

Data Source

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

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