| Tail Number / N-Number | N96497 |
| Manufacturer | TAYLORCRAFT |
| Model | BC12-D |
| Year Built | 1946 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 8797 |
| 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 | A&C65 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 65 hp (48 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 78 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | TRI CITY INC |
| Street | 140 TRI COUNTY AIRPORT RD |
| City | AULANDER |
| State | NC |
| Zip Code | 27805-9342 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | Bertie County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-12-18 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2002-11-19 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-06-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-11-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53267265 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AD6EB5 |