N96834 - 1946 Taylorcraft BC12-D Aircraft Registration

TAYB

1946 TAYLORCRAFT BC12-D

Aircraft Description

N96834 is a 1946 Taylorcraft BC12-D, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Spring Ronald L in London, OH. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 24, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on November 7, 2000. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N96834 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD7CBC (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N96834 was last updated on June 23, 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 N96834. 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
November 24, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 7, 2000

Registered Owner

Name
SPRING RONALD L
Address
6800 BIGGERT RD
City
LONDON
State / Zip Code
Ohio43140-9434
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)
53276274
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD7CBC

Additional Details

Registration
N96834
Serial Number
9134
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
November 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 23, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00124160

Data Source

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

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