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Taylorcraft BC12-65

104 Taylorcraft BC12-65 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1941–1946. Most are registered in AK, MN and TX.

Registered today
104
Years built
1941–1946
Seats
2
Engines
1 · Reciprocating

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

0 ADs match the Taylorcraft BC12-65 airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.

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Accident history

NTSB since 1982
NTSB events
17
Destroyed
3
Substantial damage
14
Minor damage
0
No damage
0
Per 1,000 aircraft per year, 2016–2025
2

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Taylorcraft BC12-65 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. The yearly rate divides NTSB events from 2016 to 2025 by the number of registered Taylorcraft BC12-65 aircraft in each of those years. Not adjusted for hours flown: training aircraft fly far more than most.

  • Nov 11, 2023Substantial damage · minor injuries · Columbia, TNN29868
  • Feb 18, 2022Substantial damage · none injuries · Murphy, IDN36430
  • Nov 2, 2015Substantial damage · minor injuries · New Lisbon, WIN33939
  • Jul 17, 2013Destroyed · fatal injuries · Flushing, MIN36466
  • Dec 13, 2010Substantial damage · serious injuries · College Place, WAN36041

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

0 reports on Taylorcraft BC12-65 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
194176
19423
19441
19461
19551
Unknown22

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
AK7
MN7
TX7
IL6
MI5
CA4
IN4
NC4
OR4
SD4

Buyer checklist

No ADs published since 1998 match the Taylorcraft BC12-65 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 17 NTSB events since 1982 involve Taylorcraft BC12-65 airframes; from 2016 to 2025, about 2 a year per 1,000 registered aircraft. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.

  • Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
  • Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
  • Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
  • Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
  • Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
See the registered Taylorcraft BC12-65 aircraft

Type data

FAA aircraft reference file
Aircraft type
Fixed wing single engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruising speed
78 mph

BC12-65 aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N1510T——
N1941X—Las Vegas, NVFeb 25, 2026
N197H1941Frankfort, INFeb 4, 2008
N27406—Gifford, ILAug 7, 2019
N290721941Wentworth, SDAug 3, 2012
N296541941Effingham, ILFeb 28, 1984
N296571941Zanesville, OHAug 21, 2018
N296881941Shongaloo, LADec 8, 2003
N296891941Palisade, MNDec 22, 2003
N29690—Wilmington, NCJan 23, 2025
N296921941Milwaukie, ORJun 9, 2015
N296961941Stockton, ILMay 7, 2007
N297041941Rockville, INOct 25, 2024
N297051941Noatak, AKNov 4, 2009
N297091941Tieton, WAMay 2, 2016
N297101941Tuttle, OKOct 28, 2013
N29714—Iowa Park, TXFeb 16, 2024
N297151941Stonington, CTJul 29, 2020
N297191941Holts Summit, MOMay 10, 2017
N297251941Independence, MODec 7, 1990
N29731—Silverdale, WAApr 5, 2023
N297341941Bath, NYMar 12, 2009
N297441941South Bend, INJan 27, 2023
N297451941San Jose, CADec 1, 2007
N297471941Poplar Grove, ILSep 22, 2011

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