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Taylorcraft BF12-65

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 8850340

Manufacturer (registry)
TAYLORCRAFT
Model
BF12-65
Registry code
8850340
Registered
14 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-699
Holder
Taylorcraft Inc.

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 · 40

1941Registered nowDeregistered2026

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.

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Information bulletins that may apply · 1

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Registered aircraft · 14

N29756Gilliam Spencer R · Carthage, NCBuilt 1941 · S/N 2604N29864Mori Edward A · Union City, CABuilt 1941 · S/N 2715N33935Deakyne Carl T · Federalsburg, MDS/N 2785N33987York Ersell Shane · Ramseur, NCS/N 2839N36002Tumbleson Shelly L · San Antonio, TXBuilt 1941 · S/N 2967N36037Hoffmeyer Mark A · Grand Haven, MIBuilt 1941 · S/N 3001N36070Russell Adam G · Easton, MES/N 3037N36197Rustad Scott K · Minot, NDBuilt 1941 · S/N 3151N3622FWanagel Walter · Lisbon, CTS/N 3175N36232Krueger David O · Fremont, CABuilt 1941 · S/N 3189N36452Hamilton Gary P · Niceville, FLBuilt 1942 · S/N 3268N36468Whitaker David E · Canton, OHBuilt 1941 · S/N 3290N36481Barker Geoffrey B · Plattsburgh, NYBuilt 1941 · S/N 3303N39111Jessop Joe D · Emerald, WIBuilt 1941 · S/N 3328
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NTSB investigations · 11

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

NTSB CEN09LA467Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BF12 · Sawyer, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while taking off from a short, grass runway.Jul 25, 2009 · N36299 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA07LA217Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BF12 · West Linn, ORThe corrosion, fatigue fracture, and subsequent separation of the left wing lift strut attachment fitting. Also causal was the inadequate maintenance and annual inspection by the owner/pilot/mechanic.Jul 28, 2007 · N13060 · Substantial damageNTSB BFO93LA139Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BF12-65 · Sunappee, NHThe passenger's failure to follow proper procedures and inadequate supervision by the pilot.Jul 25, 1993 · N36452 · No damageNTSB CHI87LA160Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12D · Dyckesville, WIAircraft stalled as the pilot attempted to climb and turn back to fly along green bay shoreline. The pilot was flying approx. 100 to 150 feet above the water in order for the passenger to photograph the shoreline.Jul 1, 1987 · N33967 · DestroyedNTSB MIA76DKJ14Accident · Minor injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BF12-D · Hanceville, ALAug 23, 1975 · N34044 · DestroyedNTSB NYC74DGM03Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BF1265 · Meadville, PAAug 25, 1973 · N39144 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA72FLG06Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC12 · Sullivans Is., SCAug 10, 1971 · N36452 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW71AF043Accident · 1 fatalClosedTaylorcraft BF1265 · Vinita, OKJan 24, 1971 · N36303 · DestroyedNTSB NYC70D0222Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC-12 · New Salem, NYDec 7, 1969 · N29756 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC70A0001Accident · 1 fatalClosedTaylorcraft BF12 · Phillipsburg, NJJul 1, 1969 · N36427 · DestroyedNTSB MIA49A0049Accident · 2 fatalClosedTaylorcraft BF-12 · Horton, ALOct 30, 1965 · N33957 · Destroyed
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FAA incident reports · 6

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

Accident 20090725049579ATaylorcraft BF12-65 · Sawer, MIDuring a telephone conversation pilot stated aircraft nose piched up after takeoff he pushed nose down then aircraft contacted ground. Aircaft was approx. 30 to 40 feet above ground. A written statment from the pilot on 08/17/2009 stated that during climb out…Jul 25, 2009 · N36299 · DestroyedAccident 20070728014129ATcraft BF1265 · West Linn, OR(-23) On July 28, 2007, at 1145 am local, N13060, a Taylorcraft BF-1265 on floats, experienced an in-flight separation of the left wing during a left maneuvering turn. This was an instructional flight and witnesses reported that N13060 was observed conducting…Jul 28, 2007 · N13060 · Substantial damage · 2 fatalAccident 19930725025619ATcraft BF1265 · Sunappee, NHApproaching shore passenger got out and walked forward on float to look for rocks, was struck by winding down prop.Jul 25, 1993 · N36452Accident 19870630076629ATcraft BF1265 · Dyckesville, WIAttempted a chandelle type turn at low altitude. Entered into a spin. Crashed into the lake.Jun 30, 1987 · N33967 · DestroyedAccident 19750823025649ATcraft BF1265 · Hanceville, ALTailpipe broken out of muffler. Old crack. Extensive exhaust stains at burn-out holes-muffler end.Aug 23, 1975 · N34044 · DestroyedAccident 19730825028659ATcraft BF1265 · Meadville, PAAcft not maintained in accord with FAR.some ceramic plug term bkn or missing plugs carbon sooted.Aug 25, 1973 · N39144 · Substantial damage
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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.

STCs that may be installed · 37

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.

STC SA04652CHTo allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specificationSwift Fuels LLCSTC SA00081NYInstallation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector.Alcor LLCSTC SA4503NMRemove original cloth covering and install Ceconite coveringCeconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc.
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