# Taylorcraft BF12-65 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 8850340 - Manufacturer (registry): TAYLORCRAFT - Model: BF12-65 - 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: 14 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/taylorcraft-bf12-65 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 (14) - [N29756](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N29756): [Gilliam Spencer R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GILLIAM%20SPENCER%20R), [Carthage, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Carthage), built 1941, S/N 2604 - [N29864](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N29864): [Mori Edward A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MORI%20EDWARD%20A), [Union City, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Union%20City), built 1941, S/N 2715 - [N33935](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33935): [Deakyne Carl T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DEAKYNE%20CARL%20T), [Federalsburg, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Federalsburg), S/N 2785 - [N33987](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33987): [York Ersell Shane](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/YORK%20ERSELL%20SHANE), [Ramseur, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Ramseur), S/N 2839 - [N36002](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N36002): [Tumbleson Shelly L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TUMBLESON%20SHELLY%20L), [San Antonio, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/San%20Antonio), built 1941, S/N 2967 - [N36037](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N36037): [Hoffmeyer Mark A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOFFMEYER%20MARK%20A), [Grand Haven, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Grand%20Haven), built 1941, S/N 3001 - [N36070](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N36070): [Russell Adam G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RUSSELL%20ADAM%20G), [Easton, ME](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ME/Easton), S/N 3037 - [N36197](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N36197): [Rustad Scott K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RUSTAD%20SCOTT%20K), [Minot, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Minot), built 1941, S/N 3151 - [N3622F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3622F): [Wanagel Walter](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WANAGEL%20WALTER), [Lisbon, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Lisbon), S/N 3175 - [N36232](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N36232): [Krueger David O](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KRUEGER%20DAVID%20O), [Fremont, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Fremont), built 1941, S/N 3189 - [N36452](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N36452): [Hamilton Gary P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAMILTON%20GARY%20P), [Niceville, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Niceville), built 1942, S/N 3268 - [N36468](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N36468): [Whitaker David E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WHITAKER%20DAVID%20E), [Canton, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Canton), built 1941, S/N 3290 - [N36481](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N36481): [Barker Geoffrey B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BARKER%20GEOFFREY%20B), [Plattsburgh, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Plattsburgh), built 1941, S/N 3303 - [N39111](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N39111): [Jessop Joe D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JESSOP%20JOE%20D), [Emerald, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Emerald), built 1941, S/N 3328 ## NTSB investigations (11) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB CEN09LA467](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA467), Jul 25, 2009: Taylorcraft BF12 (N36299), Sawyer, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while taking off from a short, grass runway. - [NTSB SEA07LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA217), Jul 28, 2007: Taylorcraft BF12 (N13060), West Linn, OR, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The 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. - [NTSB BFO93LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA139), Jul 25, 1993: Taylorcraft BF12-65 (N36452), Sunappee, NH, no damage. Probable cause: THE PASSENGER'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER PROCEDURES AND INADEQUATE SUPERVISION BY THE PILOT. - [NTSB CHI87LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA160), Jul 1, 1987: Taylorcraft BC-12D (N33967), Dyckesville, WI, destroyed - [NTSB MIA76DKJ14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76DKJ14), Aug 23, 1975: Taylorcraft BF12-D (N34044), Hanceville, AL, destroyed - [NTSB NYC74DGM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74DGM03), Aug 25, 1973: Taylorcraft BF1265 (N39144), Meadville, PA, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA72FLG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72FLG06), Aug 10, 1971: Taylorcraft BC12 (N36452), Sullivans Is., SC, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW71AF043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71AF043), Jan 24, 1971: Taylorcraft BF1265 (N36303), Vinita, OK, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB NYC70D0222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC70D0222), Dec 7, 1969: Taylorcraft BC-12 (N29756), New Salem, NY, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC70A0001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC70A0001), Jul 1, 1969: Taylorcraft BF12 (N36427), Phillipsburg, NJ, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB MIA49A0049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA49A0049), Oct 30, 1965: Taylorcraft BF-12 (N33957), Horton, AL, destroyed, 2 fatal ## FAA accident and incident reports (6) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Accident 20090725049579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090725049579A), Jul 25, 2009: Taylorcraft BF12-65 (N36299), Sawer, MI, Destroyed. During a telephone conversation pilot stated aircraft nose piched up after takeoff he pushed nose down then aircraft contacted ground. Aircaft was approx. 30… - [Accident 20070728014129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070728014129A), Jul 28, 2007: Tcraft BF1265 (N13060), West Linn, OR, Substantial damage, 2 fatal. (-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… - [Accident 19930725025619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930725025619A), Jul 25, 1993: Tcraft BF1265 (N36452), Sunappee, NH. Approaching shore passenger got out and walked forward on float to look for rocks, was struck by winding down prop. - [Accident 19870630076629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870630076629A), Jun 30, 1987: Tcraft BF1265 (N33967), Dyckesville, WI, Destroyed. Attempted a chandelle type turn at low altitude. Entered into a spin. Crashed into the lake. - [Accident 19750823025649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750823025649A), Aug 23, 1975: Tcraft BF1265 (N34044), Hanceville, AL, Destroyed. Tailpipe broken out of muffler. Old crack. Extensive exhaust stains at burn-out holes-muffler end. - [Accident 19730825028659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730825028659A), Aug 25, 1973: Tcraft BF1265 (N39144), Meadville, PA, Substantial damage. Acft not maintained in accord with FAR.some ceramic plug term bkn or missing plugs carbon sooted. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (37) Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has. - [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA00081NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00081NY): Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector. Alcor LLC - [STC SA4503NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4503NM): Remove original cloth covering and install Ceconite covering. Ceconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc - [STC SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc - [STC SA04776NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04776NY): The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained. HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc - [STC SA01015SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01015SE): Installation of eligible Alaska Bushwheel, Inc. wheels and TSO-C62d tires. ABI LLC - [STC SA02553AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02553AK): Fabrication and installation of a Tail Wheel Anti-Shimmy Dampener. Keller Engineering Group LLC - [STC SA02268CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02268CH): Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [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 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 SA00478CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00478CH): Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc - [STC SA01669CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01669CH): Installation of Challenger Reusable Air Filter. Challenger Aviation Products Inc - [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 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 SA02295SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02295SE): Installation of an alternate method of fastening aluminum wing ribs to wood spars. Rainbow Flying Service LLC - [STC SA01765SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01765SE): Installation of Alaskan Bushwheel TSO-C26d wheels, Part Number (P/N) ABI-1010. ABI, LLC - [STC SA02825NY PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02825NY%20PAGE%202): Installation of Aerospace Logic Aircraft Instruments. Aerospace Logic Inc - [STC SA00068SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00068SE): Installation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1). Electronics International Inc - [STC SA02110CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02110CH): Installation of a Time Trac Data Recorder. P2 Incorporated - [STC SA01227SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01227SE): Farication of Vortex Generator Kit. Micro AeroDynamics 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 SA00680SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00680SE): Installation of Electronics International model UBG-16 or UBG-16T bar graph engine analyzer. Electronics International - [STC SA489EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA489EA): Installation of ARP Inc. carburetor ice detection system. Aircraft & Rotorcraft Products (ARP) Inc - [STC SA02520AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02520AT): Installation of M-20 Oil Separator, model 600-WP. M-20 Oil Separators LLC - [STC SA666NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA666NW): Installation of Teflon control yoke bail or control yoke bushings. Johnson George O - [STC SA00140LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00140LA): Installation of a replacement S & S Propeller model W7448A1-2. S & S Propellers 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 SA2350NM PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2350NM%20PAGE%202): Installation of Electronics International Inc digital carburetor/outside air temperature gauges. Electronics International - [STC SA4302NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4302NM): Installation of Electronics Int'l digital automatic engine analyzer. Electronics International - [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 SA2190NM PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2190NM%20PAGE%202): Installation of electronics International Digital Volt/Amp Gauges and Accessories. Electronics International - [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 SA308EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA308EA): 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 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 SA4-1346](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-1346): Fiberglas covering of airplane surfaces. Quentin Laywell - [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 --- 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.