N95051 - Taylorcraft BC12D-85 Aircraft Registration

TAYB

TAYLORCRAFT BC12D-85

Aircraft Description

N95051 is a Taylorcraft BC12D-85, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Koelsch Benjamin N in Nome, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 21, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on March 19, 2015. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N95051 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD37C8 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N95051 was last updated on April 28, 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 N95051. 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
BC12D-85
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
Cruise Speed
78 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 21, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 19, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
KOELSCH BENJAMIN N
Address
PO BOX 147
City
NOME
State / Zip Code
Alaska99762-0147
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)
53233710
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD37C8

Additional Details

Registration
N95051
Serial Number
9451
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 28, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00804650

Data Source

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

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