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N27440 V

Taylorcraft BL-65

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 8850350

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

Engine — CODE 17008

Manufacturer: Cont Motor
Model: C85 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 85 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N27440
Serial Number: 2082
Year Manufactured:
ACFTREF Code: 8850350
Engine Code: 17008
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): 50534125
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A2B855

Registrant

Paul Wesley J
17253 N Jim Career Rd
Hc 89 Box 121
Willow, AK, 996889711
FAA Region: 5

Key Dates

Certificate Issued May 15, 2026
Airworthiness Jun 7, 1978
Expiration May 31, 2033
Last Activity May 15, 2026
Data as of Jun 2, 2026

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