# N26558: Taylorcraft BC-65 - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Taylorcraft BC-65](https://openairdocs.org/model/taylorcraft-bc-65) (registry code 8850306, 2 seats) - Engine: [Continental A&C65 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-a-c65-series) (registry code 17003) - Data sheets: [TCDS A-696](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-696) (Taylorcraft 2000 LLC), [TCDS E-205](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-205) (Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc.) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 1900 - Type: Fixed wing single engine - Engine type: Reciprocating - Airworthiness: Standard - Certificate issued: May 5, 2021 - Expires: May 31, 2028 - Mode S code: A294B8 - Registered owner: [Wiebe David G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WIEBE%20DAVID%20G) - Location: [El Dorado, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/El%20Dorado) - Owner type: Individual - Owner's area on the map: 37.8573° N, 96.7807° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 67042, within about 9 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=26558 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26558 From the FAA registry file of October 21, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Continental A&C65 model are included. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 18 in force ### Matched by airframe (Taylorcraft BC-65) - [AD 2008-09-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-09-18): Wing strut attach fittings · Taylorcraft A, BF, BF-60 and 34 more. Effective Jun 6, 2008 - [AD 2008-04-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-04-09): Left and right wing front and aft lift struts · Taylorcraft 2000 19, BC, BC-65 and 35 more. Effective Mar 28, 2008 - [AD 96-09-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-09-06): Air Filter Assemblies · Maule Aerospace Technology 7ACA, 7ECA, 7FC and 180 more. Effective Jun 7, 1996 - [AD 87-03-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-03-08): Oil Pressure Gauge Hose · Taylorcraft 2000 19, BC, BC-65 and 8 more. Effective Mar 1, 1987 - [AD 51-09-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/51-09-03): Fuel Shutoff Valve Clip · Taylorcraft A, Army TG-6 Conversions, BF and 37 more - [AD 50-41-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/50-41-01): Elevator Horn Bolt · Taylorcraft 2000 BC, BC-65, BC12-65 and 25 more - [AD 47-16-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-16-03): Wing Strut Fittings · Taylorcraft 2000 BC, BC-65, BC12-65 and 25 more - [AD 47-13-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-13-02): Fuel Hose · Taylorcraft 2000 BC-65, BC12-65, BC12-D and 4 more ### Matched by engine (Continental A&C65 series) - [AD 98-17-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-17-11): Crankshafts · Continental Motors A-65-3, A-65-8, A75-8 and 90 more. Effective Oct 19, 1998 - [AD 98-01-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-01-06): Carburetors · Continental Motors A-65-1, A-65-12, A-65-12F and 184 more. Effective Feb 13, 1998 - [AD 95-21-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-21-15): Aviation Gasoline · Continental Motors A-65-8, C85-12F, C85-12FJ and 77 more. Effective Nov 28, 1995 - [AD 93-19-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-19-04): Carburetors · Continental Motors A-65-1, A-65-12, A-65-12F and 184 more. Effective Oct 18, 1993 - [AD 81-16-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-16-05): Magnetos · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-E1B, AEIO-320-E2B, AEIO-360-B1G6 and 234 more. Effective Aug 6, 1981 - [AD 81-07-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-07-06): AC Fuel Pumps · Continental Motors A-65-1, A-65-12, A-65-12F and 60 more. Effective Apr 1, 1981 - [AD 80-06-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-06-05): Magnetos · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 254 more. Effective Mar 28, 1980 - [AD 69-24-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-24-03): Carburetors · Continental Motors A-65-1, A-65-12, A-65-12F and 321 more. Effective Nov 29, 1969 - [AD 69-09-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-09-01): Eisemann Magnetos · Eisemann Magnetos, 2A4-45-B2, 2A4-49-B2 and 158 more - [AD 46-36-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/46-36-01): Piston Pins · Continental Motors A-65-1, A-65-12, A-65-12F and 32 more ### Historical (superseded or no longer in force) - [AD 2007-16-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-16-14) (historical): Left and right wing front and aft lift struts · Taylorcraft 2000 BC, BC-65, BC12-65 and 11 more. Effective Aug 20, 2007 - [AD 94-14-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-14-12) (historical): Octane Aviation Gasoline · Teledyne Continental Motors A-65-8, C85-12, E185-11 and 68 more ## Information bulletins (advisory) (4 in force) - [SAIB CE-11-05](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-11-05): Main Landing Gear. Issued Dec 3, 2010 - [SAIB NE-16-13](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-16-13): Powerplant - Prohibited use of sealant. Issued Mar 8, 2016 - [SAIB NE-13-04](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-13-04): Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) Connecting Rod Piston Pin Bushing Inspection. Issued Oct 31, 2012 - [SAIB CE-98-21R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-98-21R1): . Issued Jun 10, 1998 ## NTSB investigations None matched to N26558. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to N26558. ## Service difficulty reports None filed for this aircraft. ## Related - Other Taylorcraft BC-65 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/taylorcraft-bc-65/aircraft.md - STCs for the Taylorcraft BC-65: https://openairdocs.org/model/taylorcraft-bc-65/stcs.md - The Continental A&C65 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-a-c65-series.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.