Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 8850322

Manufacturer (registry)
TAYLORCRAFT
Model
BC12D-85
Registry code
8850322
Registered
28 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 · 44

1939Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 44 aircraft
19391
19411
194618
19472
194811
19494
19551
19564
19571
20011

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 5

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

2007In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 3 ADs
20071
20082
Superseded and historical ADs · 1
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('8850322'))
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Information bulletins that may apply · 1

Airframe · Taylorcraft BC12D-85

SAIB CE-11-05Main Landing GearIssued Dec 3, 2010
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Registered aircraft · 28

See all 28 registered aircraft
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('8850322')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 16

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 1 case NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

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

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
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FAA incident reports · 12

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

Accident 20220924016449ATaylorcraft BC12D-85 · Clarence, NYOn Saturday September 24, 2022 this aircraft, [privacy data omitted], departed from watkins glen, NY to the Clarence Aerodrome Airport (D51). At about 1245 local time while on final approch to runway 28 the aircraft had just about touched down when witnesses…Sep 24, 2022 · N5619M · Substantial damageIncident 20030517010709ITcraft BC12D85 · Bethel, AK(-23) Mr. Dudley departed Bethel approximately 2 hours prior to this landing event to practice take off and landings at various airports in the local Bethel area. Upon returning to Bethel for his final landing of the flight, he lost control of the airplane…May 17, 2003 · N95051 · Minor damageIncident 19910809041969ITcraft BC12D85 · Anchorage, AKOn water landing a gust of wind blew aircraft into another plane parked at dock.Aug 9, 1991 · N94997 · Minor damageAccident 19900128002179ATcraft BC12D85 · Roxbury, MEPilot reported windshear put him into trees on short final. No current biennial.Jan 28, 1990 · N44068 · Substantial damageIncident 19890310018779ITcraft BC12D85 · Anchorage, AKNoise on climbout. Ski dangling from shock cord. Made single ski landing on lake. Right gear collapsed.Mar 10, 1989 · N44321 · Minor damageIncident 19880705045249ITcraft BCS12D85 · Northway, AKLost directional control on takeoff. Ground looped damaging landing gear and wing tip.Jul 5, 1988 · N96925 · Minor damageIncident 19880310024049ITcraft BC12D85 · Lake Clark, AKLow visibility due to snowstorm. Elected to land on lake. Snow bogged wheels down. Evacuated by helicopter.Mar 10, 1988 · N44321Accident 19840315006329ATcraft BC12D85 · Edwards Afb, CAWreckage found on a dry lake bed. Pilot died in the air from a gunshot wound to the head. Had been despondent.Mar 15, 1984 · N5603M · DestroyedIncident 19790517027119ITcraft BC12D85 · Milford, MAEngine stopped in flight. Exhaust valve had broken.May 17, 1979 · N44068 · Minor damageAccident 19790502009159ATcraft BC12D · Brooksville, FLPilot attempted to handprop the airplane with no one at the controls. Aircraft started and ran into a fence.May 2, 1979 · N95757 · Substantial damageAccident 19771204039769ATcraft BC12D85 · Mercer, MEStudent plt left seat, private pilot right seat. Open field near.Dec 4, 1977 · N6607N · DestroyedAccident 19730812024229ATcraft BC12D85 · Greenville, MEEngine failed on approach to water landing to investigate cause of smoke in cockpit.Aug 12, 1973 · N39271 · Substantial damage
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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.

STCs that may be installed · 73

Approved for this model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.

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    WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('8850322')
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