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N20442 V

Taylorcraft BL-65 · 1939

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 8850350

Taylorcraft BL-65
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Cruise: 68 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 42382

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: O-145-B2
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 65 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N20442
Serial Number: 1130
Year Manufactured: 1939
ACFTREF Code: 8850350
Engine Code: 42382
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Normal
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50321736
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A1A3DE

Registrant

Young Thomas E
23021 Eagle Nest Rd
Smithsburg, MD, 217831411
FAA Region: 1

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Sep 25, 2015
Airworthiness Jan 6, 1939
Expiration Sep 30, 2028
Last Activity Sep 26, 2023
Data as of Jun 8, 2026

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