# Taylorcraft BF

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 8850326
- Manufacturer (registry): TAYLORCRAFT
- Model: BF
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 78 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS A-699](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-699) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Taylorcraft Inc.
- Registered aircraft: 9
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/taylorcraft-bf

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

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

- [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 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

## Information bulletins (advisory) (1)

- [SAIB CE-11-05](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-11-05): Main Landing Gear. Issued Dec 3, 2010

## Registered aircraft (9)

- [N20447](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20447): [Jensen James A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JENSEN%20JAMES%20A), [Palo, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Palo), built 1939, S/N 1135
- [N21222](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21222): [Timothy J Glidden](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TIMOTHY%20J%20GLIDDEN), [Millinocket, ME](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ME/Millinocket), built 1938, S/N 1012
- [N21250](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21250): [Boggs Ricky L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOGGS%20RICKY%20L), [London, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/London), S/N 1043
- [N21282](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21282): [Turner Dave K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TURNER%20DAVE%20K), [Angleton, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Angleton), built 1938, S/N 1075
- [N23872](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N23872): [Carlson Elmo J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CARLSON%20ELMO%20J), [Minot, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Minot), built 1939, S/N 1508
- [N26625](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26625): [96000 Aircraft LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/96000%20AIRCRAFT%20LLC), [Waller, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Waller), S/N 1967
- [N39979](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N39979): [Hinkle Donald C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HINKLE%20DONALD%20C), [Temple, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Temple), S/N 6638
- [N44320](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44320): [Tromp Hubert](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TROMP%20HUBERT), [Lynden, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Lynden), built 1946, S/N 10120, Registration revoked
- [N95366](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N95366): [Chesapeake Flying Club](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHESAPEAKE%20FLYING%20CLUB), [Hampton, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Hampton), built 1946, S/N 495380, Registration revoked

## STCs approved for it (41)

- [STC SA00068SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00068SE): Installation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1). Electronics International Inc.
- [STC SA00081NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00081NY): Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector.. Alcor LLC
- [STC SA00140LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00140LA): Installation of a replacement S & S Propeller model W7448A1-2.. S & S Propellers Inc
- [STC SA00433NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00433NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter model AFC-500 or AFC-600 on multi engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Franklin reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less.. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA00478CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00478CH): Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric.. Aviation Products Systems Inc.
- [STC SA00680SE (4 OF 6](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00680SE%20(4%20OF%206): Installation of Electronics International model UBG-16 or UBG-16T bar graph engine analyzer.. Electronics International
- [STC SA01227SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01227SE): Farication of Vortex Generator Kit.. Micro AeroDynamics Inc
- [STC SA01800SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01800SE): Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of  existing instrument panel lights dimmer control.. TCW Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA01861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01861SE): Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller. TCW Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA01967WI (3 OF3)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI%20(3%20OF3)): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc.
- [STC SA02033AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02033AT): Modification to install an air-oil separator to prevent oil from being aspirated from the engine breather line.. M-20 Oil Separators LLC
- [STC SA02110CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02110CH): Installation of a Time Trac Data Recorder. P2 Incorporated
- [STC SA02268CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02268CH): Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA02283SE PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02283SE%20PAGE%202): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In Flight Data) CGR-30P. Electronics International Inc.
- [STC SA02295SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02295SE): Installation of an alternate method of fastening aluminum wing ribs to wood spars. Rainbow Flying Service LLC
- [STC SA02300AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02300AK): Installation of FAA approved sealed lift struts in accordance with Airframes, Inc., Master Drawing List No. 315, Revision B, dated October 2, 2007, or later FAA approved revision and Airframes, Inc. Installation Instructions, AFI-II-TCSTRUT, Revision A, dated October 8, 2007, or later FAA approved revision.. Northern Airframes LLC
- [STC SA02402SE PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02402SE%20PAGE%202): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data) CGR-30C. Electronics International Inc.
- [STC SA02428AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02428AK): Installation of a hydraulically actuated ski drag assembly. Northern Airframes LLC
- [STC SA02428SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02428SE): Installation of an Air Stream Switch for an electric time recording device on non-pressurized aircraft. Henry F Rogers/David E Polley
- [STC SA02520AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02520AT): Installation of M-20 Oil Separator, model 600-WP.. M-20 Oil Separators LLC
- [STC SA02553AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02553AK): Fabrication and installation of a Tail Wheel Anti-Shimmy Dampener. Keller Engineering Group LLC
- [STC SA02825NY PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02825NY%20PAGE%202): Installation of Aerospace Logic Aircraft Instruments. Aerospace Logic Inc.
- [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA04776NY (1 OF 2)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04776NY%20(1%20OF%202)): The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained. HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc.
- [STC SA1351WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1351WE): Replace existing fabric on wings, fuselage, empennage, and/or control surfaces, with Ceconite101 material. (262A Series -12). Ceconite Inc
- [STC SA1626NM PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1626NM%20PAGE%202): Installation of Electronics Int'l Digital EGT/CHT Instruments and accessories. (201 Series). Electronics International
- [STC SA2190NM PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2190NM%20PAGE%202): Installation of electronics International Digital Volt/Amp Gauges and Accessories.. Electronics International
- [STC SA2350NM PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2350NM%20PAGE%202): Installation of Electronics International Inc digital carburetor/outside air temperature gauges. Electronics International
- [STC SA308EA (1 OF 2)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA308EA%20(1%20OF%202)): Installation of carburetor ice detection system 105AP in single and twin engine aircraft and single engine helicopters powered by Continental, Franklin, and Lycoming type engines equipped with Marvel-Schebler MA-2, MA-3, MA-4, MA-4-5, MA-6 and HA-6 series carburetors. (Normal,Utility and Acrobatic Category airplanes and helicopters equipped with engines and carburetors as described.). Alfred R Puccinelli
- [STC SA3862NM PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3862NM%20PAGE%202): Installation of Electronics International Primary TIT/EGT/CHT instruments, remote switches and associated accessories.. Electronics International
- [STC SA4-1346](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-1346): Fiberglas covering of airplane surfaces.. Quentin Laywell
- [STC SA4-1438](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-1438): Eronite covering of fuselage.. Lott William C
- [STC SA4-906](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-906): Ceconite 101 covering of complete airframe.. Cooper Engineering Corporation
- [STC SA4302NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4302NM): Installation of Electronics Int'l digital automatic engine analyzer.. Electronics International
- [STC SA4503NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4503NM): Remove original cloth covering and install Ceconite covering. Ceconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc.
- [STC SA489EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA489EA): Installation of ARP Inc. carburetor ice detection system. Aircraft & Rotorcraft Products (ARP) Inc
- [STC SA666NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA666NW): Installation of Teflon control yoke bail or control yoke bushings.. Johnson George O
- [STC SA798EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA798EA): Installation of Monitair exhaust gas combustion monitor kit.. Rosemount Engineering Co
- [STC ST02291AK-A](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02291AK-A): Fabrication and installation of a Tail Wheel Anti-Shimmy Dampener. Keller Engineering Group LLC
- [STC SA01240SE (5 OF 5)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01240SE%20(5%20OF%205)) (historical): Installation of secondary voltage indication system. Visual Instruments LLC
- [STC SA2350NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2350NM) (historical): Installation of Electronics International Inc digital carburetor/outside air temperature gauges listed on the attached continuation sheet and the associated accessories.. Electronics International

## NTSB investigations (10)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB CEN23LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA070), Dec 26, 2022: Taylorcraft BF (N26625), Navasota, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot failed to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB FTW83LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA315), Jul 3, 1983: Grumman AA-1B (N96585), Fort Worth, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC69A0013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC69A0013), Aug 24, 1968: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N96933), Anchorage, AK, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB NYC68F0300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC68F0300), Oct 22, 1967: Taylorcraft BC12-D (N5049M), Midway, PA, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX65F0062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX65F0062), Apr 26, 1965: Taylorcraft BC12D (N95023), Newbury Park, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X3501](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3501), Aug 21, 1964: Taylorcraft BC12D (N43418), Thermal, CA, destroyed
- [NTSB UNK64X3457](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3457), Aug 18, 1964: Taylorcraft BC12D (N96976), Carlisle, OH, substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X2224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2224), Jun 11, 1964: Taylorcraft BL1265 (N36064), Rawlings, WY, destroyed
- [NTSB UNK64X1224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1224), Apr 8, 1964: Taylorcraft BL65 (N22268), Mullen, NE, substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X0582](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X0582), Feb 16, 1964: Taylorcraft BC12D (N5103M), Cien Fuegos, Cuba, destroyed

## FAA accident and incident reports (4)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Incident 20210822014699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210822014699I), Aug 22, 2021: Taylorcraft BF (N26625), Anderson, TX, No damage. Pilot statement:my passenger and I take off from runway 15 around 6:30PM and head south-south-east to fly Over gibbons creek lake while climbing to 6500 feet…
- [Incident 20110730016779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110730016779I), Jul 30, 2011: Taylorcraft BF (N20407), Watertown, WI, Minor damage. Off airport emergency landing due to very rough running engine caused by partial seperation of one of the two propeller bladeslanded in soy bean field and left…
- [Incident 19990610022769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990610022769I), Jun 10, 1999: N96062, Roscommon, MI, Minor damage. Tailwheel airplane, braked too hard during landing rollout, aircraft tipped up and struck prop, no other damage.
- [Incident 19780424011369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780424011369I), Apr 24, 1978: Beech B35 (N95804), Redlands, CA, Minor damage. Instructor retracted gear instead of flaps during touch and go.

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