Taylorcraft BC12D-85
28 Taylorcraft BC12D-85 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1939–1949. Most are registered in AK, OH and OR.
- Registered today
- 28
- Years built
- 1939–1949
- Seats
- 2
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Taylorcraft BC12D-85 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.
Watch new ADs for the Taylorcraft BC12D-85
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Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 3
- Destroyed
- 2
- Substantial damage
- 1
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Taylorcraft BC12D-85 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Taylorcraft BC12D-85 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Taylorcraft BC12D-85 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1939 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1941 | 1 | |
| 1946 | 11 | |
| 1947 | 1 | |
| 1948 | 5 | |
| 1949 | 3 | |
| Unknown | 6 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Taylorcraft BC12D-85 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 3 NTSB events since 1982 involve Taylorcraft BC12D-85 airframes. 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
BC12D-85 aircraft
Page 1 of 2| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N22657 | 1939 | Cody, WY | Mar 3, 2009 |
| N22CD | 1946 | Marana, AZ | Jul 15, 1993 |
| N36423 | 1941 | Wilmington, DE | Jun 6, 2022 |
| N39982 | 1946 | Fairbanks, AK | Sep 19, 2008 |
| N43133 | — | Kingsbury, TX | Jan 7, 2022 |
| N43726 | 1946 | Kingwood, TX | Feb 9, 2017 |
| N44068 | 1946 | Sunbury, OH | Aug 31, 2022 |
| N44321 | 1946 | Anchorage, AK | Jun 1, 2017 |
| N44404 | 1946 | Fairbanks, AK | Aug 16, 2013 |
| N5043M | 1946 | Phillips, ME | Oct 21, 1986 |
| N5243M | 1947 | Holtville, CA | Dec 17, 2004 |
| N5602M | 1948 | Anchorage, AK | Nov 7, 2020 |
| N5604M | — | Interlochen, MI | Feb 23, 2012 |
| N5612M | 1948 | Pendleton, OR | Dec 29, 2011 |
| N5614M | 1948 | New Brighton, PA | Jan 22, 2015 |
| N5619M | 1948 | Dundee, NY | Sep 22, 2009 |
| N5629M | 1948 | Whitehouse, OH | Dec 14, 1994 |
| N6604N | — | Kettle Falls, WA | Sep 9, 2022 |
| N6608N | 1949 | Bozeman, MT | May 19, 2009 |
| N6612N | 1949 | Winthrop, MN | Aug 26, 2025 |
| N907TC | 1949 | Juneau, AK | Nov 23, 2004 |
| N94997 | — | Anchorage, AK | Aug 26, 2013 |
| N95051 | — | Nome, AK | Mar 19, 2015 |
| N95308 | 1946 | Arrey, NM | May 3, 2021 |
| N95632 | 1946 | Independence, OR | Feb 25, 2019 |