Taylorcraft BCS12-D
11 Taylorcraft BCS12-D aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1946–1965. Most are registered in AK, CA and CO.
- Registered today
- 11
- Years built
- 1946–1965
- Seats
- 2
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Taylorcraft BCS12-D 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 BCS12-D
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Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 3
- Destroyed
- 1
- Substantial damage
- 2
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Taylorcraft BCS12-D airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Taylorcraft BCS12-D aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Taylorcraft BCS12-D airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1946 | 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 1 | |
| 1965 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 2 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Taylorcraft BCS12-D airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 3 NTSB events since 1982 involve Taylorcraft BCS12-D 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
BCS12-D aircraft
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N3KL | — | Tok, AK | May 20, 2010 |
| N43018 | 1946 | Traverse City, MI | Oct 11, 2016 |
| N43292 | 1946 | Stewartstown, NH | Oct 15, 1996 |
| N43458 | 1946 | Middletown, DE | Apr 30, 2012 |
| N43539 | 1946 | Johnstown, OH | Mar 20, 2019 |
| N5630M | 1948 | Creston, IA | Sep 22, 2009 |
| N9003L | 1946 | Sebastian, FL | Jul 8, 2005 |
| N93DH | 1946 | Byron, CA | Jan 12, 1993 |
| N95342 | 1946 | Eads, CO | Sep 28, 2025 |
| N95535 | 1965 | S Plainfield, NJ | — |
| N96755 | — | South Hadley, MA | Mar 12, 2020 |