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 apply0 ADs match the Taylorcraft BC12-65 airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.
AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
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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 19950 reports on Taylorcraft BC12-65 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1941 | 76 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1942 | 3 | |
| 1944 | 1 | |
| 1946 | 1 | |
| 1955 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 22 |
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.
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
Page 1 of 5| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N1510T | — | — | |
| N1941X | — | Las Vegas, NV | Feb 25, 2026 |
| N197H | 1941 | Frankfort, IN | Feb 4, 2008 |
| N27406 | — | Gifford, IL | Aug 7, 2019 |
| N29072 | 1941 | Wentworth, SD | Aug 3, 2012 |
| N29654 | 1941 | Effingham, IL | Feb 28, 1984 |
| N29657 | 1941 | Zanesville, OH | Aug 21, 2018 |
| N29688 | 1941 | Shongaloo, LA | Dec 8, 2003 |
| N29689 | 1941 | Palisade, MN | Dec 22, 2003 |
| N29690 | — | Wilmington, NC | Jan 23, 2025 |
| N29692 | 1941 | Milwaukie, OR | Jun 9, 2015 |
| N29696 | 1941 | Stockton, IL | May 7, 2007 |
| N29704 | 1941 | Rockville, IN | Oct 25, 2024 |
| N29705 | 1941 | Noatak, AK | Nov 4, 2009 |
| N29709 | 1941 | Tieton, WA | May 2, 2016 |
| N29710 | 1941 | Tuttle, OK | Oct 28, 2013 |
| N29714 | — | Iowa Park, TX | Feb 16, 2024 |
| N29715 | 1941 | Stonington, CT | Jul 29, 2020 |
| N29719 | 1941 | Holts Summit, MO | May 10, 2017 |
| N29725 | 1941 | Independence, MO | Dec 7, 1990 |
| N29731 | — | Silverdale, WA | Apr 5, 2023 |
| N29734 | 1941 | Bath, NY | Mar 12, 2009 |
| N29744 | 1941 | South Bend, IN | Jan 27, 2023 |
| N29745 | 1941 | San Jose, CA | Dec 1, 2007 |
| N29747 | 1941 | Poplar Grove, IL | Sep 22, 2011 |