Taylorcraft BF-65
9 Taylorcraft BF-65 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1938–1941.
Browse all with filters- Registered today
- 9
- Years built
- 1938–1941
- Seats
- 2
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Taylorcraft BF-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.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 0
- Destroyed
- 0
- Substantial damage
- 0
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Taylorcraft BF-65 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Taylorcraft BF-65 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Taylorcraft BF-65 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1938 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 | 1 | |
| 1940 | 1 | |
| 1941 | 4 | |
| Unknown | 2 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Taylorcraft BF-65 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. No NTSB events since 1982 involve Taylorcraft BF-65 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
BF-65 aircraft
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N20414 | 1938 | Rhome, TX | Sep 1, 2000 |
| N22246 | 1939 | Belvidere, IL | Jun 12, 2025 |
| N26620 | 1940 | Rochester, NY | Feb 28, 2023 |
| N29576 | — | Wellington, KS | Jan 24, 2022 |
| N29876 | — | Salem, IL | Feb 25, 2026 |
| N36146 | 1941 | Voltaire, ND | Jul 11, 2006 |
| N36155 | 1941 | Farmington, NM | Jul 11, 2013 |
| N36441 | 1941 | Cashton, WI | Sep 16, 2014 |
| N39129 | 1941 | Vonore, TN | Mar 13, 2023 |