N96794 - 1946 Taylorcraft BC12-D Aircraft Registration

TAYB

1946 TAYLORCRAFT BC12-D

Aircraft Description

N96794 is a 1946 Taylorcraft BC12-D, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Fisher Air LLC in Cardington, OH. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 8, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on June 21, 2023. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N96794 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD79D7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N96794 was last updated on June 21, 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 N96794. 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
1946
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
October 8, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 21, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
FISHER AIR LLC
Address
4575 TOWNSHIP ROAD 126
City
CARDINGTON
State / Zip Code
Ohio43315-9584
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)
53274727
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD79D7

Additional Details

Registration
N96794
Serial Number
9094
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
June 30, 2030
Last Action Date
June 21, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00694130

Data Source

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

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