| Tail Number / N-Number | N5243M |
| Manufacturer | TAYLORCRAFT |
| Model | BC12D-85 |
| Year Built | 1947 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 10543 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | C85 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 85 hp (63 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 78 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Co-Ownership |
| Owner Name | STRAHM RALPH E |
| Other Names |
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| Street | 2605 HOLT RD |
| City | HOLTVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 92250-9643 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Imperial County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1955-08-10 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2004-12-17 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-08-16 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51515227 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A69A97 |