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Taylorcraft BC

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 8850302

Manufacturer (registry)
TAYLORCRAFT
Model
BC
Registry code
8850302
Registered
17 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
2
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
78 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA-696
Holder
Taylorcraft 2000 LLC

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 33

1938Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 6

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1987In forceSuperseded2026
Superseded and historical ADs · 1
AD 2007-16-14Left and right wing front and aft lift strutsHistoricalEffective Aug 20, 2007 · Replaced by AD 2008-04-09
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Information bulletins that may apply · 1

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Registered aircraft · 17

N21226Mcfarlane Donald · Turlock, CABuilt 1938 · S/N 1016N21232Withrow Thomas E · Lewisburg, WVBuilt 1938 · S/N 1021N21261Whitaker David E · Canton, OHBuilt 1938 · S/N 1054
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  ORDER BY n_number"

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STCs approved for this model · 72

STC SA00068SEInstallation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1)Electronics International Inc.STC SA00079NYInstallation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K008 on single and multi engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Teledyne Continental reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less.Airwolf Filter CorporationSTC SA00081NYInstallation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector.Alcor LLC
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NTSB investigations · 4

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 2 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB IAD04LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC · Cumberland, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall into transmission lines.May 8, 2004 · N26644 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN88LA178Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Clinton, MTThe plt rprtd that drg takeoff from rwy 25, the winds were from 270 deg at 10 gusting 15 KTS. He stated that drg the initial climb, the airplane enctrd a severe windshear. Subsequently, he lost control & the acft struck the ground in a 40 deg nose down, 70…Aug 6, 1988 · N95855 · Substantial damageNTSB IAD71FIG17Accident · Minor injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC-65 · Fort Ashby, WVOct 17, 1970 · N26644 · DestroyedNTSB UNK65X0409Accident · Minor injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC · Spantanburg, SCOct 24, 1964 · N22654 · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 5

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

Incident 20110911029499ITaylorcraft BC · Bellingham, WAThe pilot lost control on landing. The right gear collapsed. The weather was not a factor.Sep 11, 2011 · N22256 · Substantial damageAccident 20040508020929ATcraft BC · Cumberland, MD(-23) Pilot stated that on climb out the wind "pushed the plane down until it hit the power wires." The aircraft struck the high tension power lines approximately 3/4 mile from the departure end of runway 9. The aircraft hung upside down by the right wheel…May 8, 2004 · N26644 · Substantial damageIncident 19940923036729ITcraft BC · Lexington, KYLost power near destination. Advised ATC landing off airport. Fuel tank was empty. Refueled flown to airport.Sep 23, 1994 · N96463Accident 19880806031079ATcraft BC12D · Clinton, MTLost control on climbout stalled and crashed off end of runway. Pilot blamed a whirlwind caused loss of control.Aug 6, 1988 · N95855 · Substantial damageIncident 19780802047989ITcraft BC65 · Salisbury Cove, MEAfter descent engine began to run rough. Carb heat applied and engine quit. Auto premium gas being used.Aug 2, 1978 · N21269 · Minor damage
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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.

The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

Corb-Air B.C.0 registered aircraftRegistry code 056018Q
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