# Taylorcraft BL12-65 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 8850356 - Manufacturer (registry): TAYLORCRAFT - Model: BL12-65 - 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-700](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-700) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Taylorcraft Inc. - Registered aircraft: 16 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/taylorcraft-bl12-65 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 (16) - [N29755](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N29755): [B & S Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/B%20%26%20S%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Sylvania, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Sylvania), built 1941, S/N 2603 - [N29781](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N29781): [Heinecke Rolf A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HEINECKE%20ROLF%20A), [Appleton, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Appleton), built 1941, S/N 2629 - [N29885](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N29885): [Fife William M Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FIFE%20WILLIAM%20M%20JR), [Ocala, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Ocala), built 1941, S/N 2736 - [N34051](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N34051): [Baker Sheryl W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAKER%20SHERYL%20W), [Elbert, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Elbert), built 1941, S/N 3006 - [N34093](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N34093): [Nuss David A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NUSS%20DAVID%20A), [Cortland, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Cortland), built 1941, S/N 2958 - [N36046](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N36046): [Eaa Chapter #745](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EAA%20CHAPTER%20%23745), [White Bear Lake, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/White%20Bear%20Lake), S/N 3013 - [N36081](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N36081): [Cathriner Richard J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CATHRINER%20RICHARD%20J), [Plano, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Plano), built 1941, S/N 3048 - [N36114](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N36114): [Bobseine Gary L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOBSEINE%20GARY%20L), [Cattaraugus, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Cattaraugus), built 1941, S/N 3081 - [N36117](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N36117): [Lewis Todd M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEWIS%20TODD%20M), [Hancock, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Hancock), built 1941, S/N 3084 - [N36157](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N36157): [Conn Philip J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CONN%20PHILIP%20J), [Robins, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Robins), S/N 3136 - [N36159](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N36159): [Mondik James A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MONDIK%20JAMES%20A), [Palm Beach Gardens, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Palm%20Beach%20Gardens), built 1941, S/N 3138 - [N36217](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N36217): [Nurge Richard J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NURGE%20RICHARD%20J), [Gilroy, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Gilroy), S/N 3171 - [N36220](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N36220): [Skinner Norman D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKINNER%20NORMAN%20D), [Osceola, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Osceola), built 1941, S/N 3174 - [N36421](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N36421): [Albright Larry W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALBRIGHT%20LARRY%20W), [Perkins, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Perkins), built 1941, S/N 3237 - [N69V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N69V): [Stade Joel T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STADE%20JOEL%20T), [Iowa Park, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Iowa%20Park), built 1941, S/N 3278 - [N941HB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N941HB): [May John D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAY%20JOHN%20D), [Ward, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Ward), built 1941, S/N 2832 ## NTSB investigations (6) 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 ANC98FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98FA043), Apr 28, 1998: Taylorcraft BL12 (N33902), Sitka, AK, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's attempted VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing factors were clouds, the pilot's lack of instrument flight experience, obscuration and mountainous terrain. - [NTSB SEA77DYG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA77DYG07), Oct 26, 1976: Taylorcraft BL-12 (N29875), Wilson Creek, WA, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC76FGM31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76FGM31), Apr 4, 1976: Taylorcraft BL-12 (N36159), Waynesburg, PA, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC73DNA32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73DNA32), Dec 19, 1972: Taylorcraft BL1265 (N34035), E.Falmouth, MA, destroyed - [NTSB MKC69F0224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC69F0224-201070), Sep 23, 1968: Taylorcraft BC12 (N36460), Hershey, NE, substantial damage - [NTSB SEA68D0219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA68D0219), Sep 26, 1967: Taylorcraft BL-12 (N34036), Sandy, OR, 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, 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 19980427013209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980427013209A), Apr 27, 1998: Tcraft BL1265 (N33902), Sitka, AK, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Collided with mountain terrain. (.4)the non-instrument rated private pilot departed on a cross-country flight over coastal fjords and mountainous terrain.… - [Incident 19810327024539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810327024539I), Mar 27, 1981: Tcraft BL1265 (N34083), Red Bluff, CA. Engine stopped enroute. Emergency landing made. Fuel pump screen fouled from fuel contamination. - [Accident 19761026036619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19761026036619A), Oct 26, 1976: Tcraft BL1265 (N29875), Wilson Creek, WA, Substantial damage. Collided with pwr line drg go-arnd after practice emerg ldg apch. First flt in acft. - [Accident 19760404010909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760404010909A), Apr 4, 1976: Tcraft BL1265 (N36159), Waynesburg, PA, Substantial damage. During flt eng dvlpd carb ice,carb heat used. Second icing,carb heat not effective: ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (42) 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 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 SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA01757WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01757WI): To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Swift Fuels 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 SA02553AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02553AK): Fabrication and installation of a Tail Wheel Anti-Shimmy Dampener. Keller Engineering Group LLC - [STC SA01831WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01831WI): To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Petersen Aviation Inc - [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 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 SA02428AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02428AK): Installation of a hydraulically actuated ski drag assembly. Northern Airframes LLC - [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 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 SA01988SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01988SE): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data) MVP-50P. Electronics International Inc - [STC SA01227SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01227SE): Farication of Vortex Generator Kit. Micro AeroDynamics Inc - [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 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 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 SA5159NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5159NM): Installation of chip detector system. Northwest Aircraft Inc - [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 SA4-302](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-302): Installation of BN-1 propeller spinner. ACS Products Co, Inc - [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 SA1236NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1236NW): Installation of Scintilla S4LN20 magnetos, carbueretor heat box and exhaust system, a 6 gallon auxiliary fuel wing tank, an enlarged baggage compartment, a Scott 3000 tail wheel, dual brake installation, and Stits polyfiber covering. Mercier, Michael S - [STC SA4-1210](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-1210): Installation of Eonnex cover on aircraft surfaces. Ceconite, Inc - [STC SA2891SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2891SW): Installation of stick type control system. Swick Aircraft - [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 SA3-640](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3-640): Removed Lycoming O-145-B2 engine, motor mount, baffles, and exhaust system. Installed Continental A-65-8 engine, motor mount, baffles, and Champion 7AC exhaust system. Engine cowling modified to accomadate exhaust stacks. Orville Crowder - [STC SA4-1346](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-1346): Fiberglas covering of airplane surfaces. Quentin Laywell - [STC SA4-162](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-162): Glass cloth applied over old fabric with the exception of all flight control surfaces. Whitehall Pacific Avn Inc - [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.