N96970 - 1946 Universal Taylorcraft BCS12D85 Aircraft Registration

1946 UNIVERSAL TAYLORCRAFT BCS12D85

Aircraft Description

N96970 is a 1946 Universal TAYLORCRAFT BCS12D85, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Harbison Seward W in Delta Junction, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 11, 1957. The registration certificate was issued on January 5, 2022. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N96970 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD80FB (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N96970 was last updated on July 7, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

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AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N96970. 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
UNIVERSAL
Model
TAYLORCRAFT BCS12D85
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
90 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 11, 1957
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 5, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
HARBISON SEWARD W
Address
PO BOX 1427
City
DELTA JUNCTION
State / Zip Code
Alaska99737-1427
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)
53300373
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD80FB

Additional Details

Registration
N96970
Serial Number
9270
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 7, 2023
Last Update Date
July 7, 2023
Unique ID
00774100

Data Source

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

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