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N9003L V

Taylorcraft BCS12-D · 1946 · Sebastian, FL

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N9003L is a 1946 Taylorcraft BCS12-D (serial 8062), registered to Devine Patrick J (individual) in Sebastian, FL. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires November 2027; the airworthiness certificate dates from July 2004 (22 years ago). It carries a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine rated at 65 hp, the engine on 50% of registered Taylorcraft BCS12-Ds. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address AC71F8. It is one of 11 Taylorcraft BCS12-D aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Devine Patrick J
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Sebastian, FL
Serial number
8062
Year built
1946 · 80 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Normal
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
AC71F8 · 53070770 octal
Certificate issued
Jul 8, 2005
Airworthiness date
Jul 7, 2004
Last FAA activity
Apr 1, 2023
Registration expires
Nov 30, 2027
FAA region
7

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
65 hp
Power per seat
33 hp
FAA engine code
17003

5 of the 10 registered Taylorcraft BCS12-D carry this engine (50%), across 3 engine variants on the type.

Source: FAA engine reference (ENGINE.txt), matched on this registration's engine code.

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ICAO24: ac71f8
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 8850318

Taylorcraft BCS12-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: N9003L
Serial Number: 8062
Year Manufactured: 1946
ACFTREF Code: 8850318
Engine Code: 17003
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): 53070770
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AC71F8

Registrant

Devine Patrick J
Individual
565 Dominican Ter
Sebastian, FL, 329584924
FAA Region: 7

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jul 8, 2005
Airworthiness Jul 7, 2004
Expiration Nov 30, 2027
Last Activity Apr 1, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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