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N39153 V

Taylorcraft BC12-65 · 1942

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 8850310

Taylorcraft BC12-65
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Cruise: 68 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 17003

Manufacturer: Cont Motor
Model: A&C65 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 65 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N39153
Serial Number: 3369
Year Manufactured: 1942
ACFTREF Code: 8850310
Engine Code: 17003
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Utility
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51104643
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A489A3

Registrant

George Christopher K
3670 Smith Creek Rd
New Market, VA, 228443244
FAA Region: 1
Additional Names
GEORGE SOMER A

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jun 23, 2015
Airworthiness Dec 14, 1983
Expiration Jun 30, 2028
Last Activity May 19, 2023
Data as of Jun 6, 2026

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