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N5609M V

Taylorcraft BC12-D · 1948

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 8850316

Taylorcraft BC12-D
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: N5609M
Serial Number: 12008
Year Manufactured: 1948
ACFTREF Code: 8850316
Engine Code: 17003
Status: V (V)
Certification: 1
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51625211
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A72A89

Registrant

Biggest Edward J
14121 E 2600 North Rd
Cornell, IL, 613199462
FAA Region: Central

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jul 31, 2017
Expiration Jul 31, 2027
Last Activity Mar 4, 2023
Data as of Jun 3, 2026

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