# Taylorcraft/Ellis BL-65 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 8850351 - Manufacturer (registry): TAYLORCRAFT/ELLIS - Model: BL-65 - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 2 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS A-700](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-700) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Taylorcraft Inc. - Registered aircraft: 1 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/taylorcraft-ellis-bl-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 (1) - [N266E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N266E): [Aero Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AERO%20LEASING%20LLC), [Rapid City, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Rapid%20City), built 1940, S/N 2012 ## NTSB investigations None matched to aircraft with this model. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to aircraft with this model. ## Service difficulty reports (1) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 97ZZZX3883](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3883), Jul 28, 1997: VALVE SEAT. FAILED. INTAKE VALVE SEAT DROPPED OUT OF CYLINDER HEAD. NO DAMAGE TO ENGINE. PARTIAL LOSS OF POWER. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (41) 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 SA637AL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA637AL): Installation of Plexiglass Skylight in fuselage cabin. Gregory H. Clayton - [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 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 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 ## PMA parts (OpenAirDocs) (44) Current parts manufacturer approvals (PMA): parts the FAA has approved companies to make as replacements or modifications. Each record lists its models as free text; OpenAirDocs matched them to this model on its data sheet, so check the FAA record before relying on it. Newest first. - [S1069](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID129524011120260806152342.0001): 100R Fuel Placard. Swift Fuels, LLC · PMA PQ04423CE · Modification part · Jul 20, 2026 - [73-CFG-R](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID123128263820260806152435.0001): Fuel Quantity Indication Placard. Swift Fuels, LLC · PMA PQ04423CE · Modification part · Jul 20, 2026 - [Fabric System AT 101 InstallationKit](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID806335328320220208124920.0001): Fabric System AT 101 InstallationKit. Air Tech Coatings LLC · PMA PQ03875SW · Modification part · Jan 20, 2022 - [V674UL94](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/26465837A7672E7A86258583004BE923.0001): UL94 Fuel Placard. Swift Fuels, LLC · PMA PQ04423CE · Modification part · Nov 25, 2019 - [9100-001-C](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DD343890DCD8BFDB86258569004013FB.0001): MaxDim Lamp Intensity Controller. Seaton Engineering Corporation · PMA PQ2574NM · Modification part · Sep 3, 2019 - [9100-001-D](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C7B6725B325949E98625856900401478.0001): MaxDim Lamp Intensity Controller. Seaton Engineering Corporation · PMA PQ2574NM · Modification part · Sep 3, 2019 - [9200-000-B](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/BD58B0712CA0C6AA86258569004016AD.0001): MaxPulse Landing Light Controller. Seaton Engineering Corporation · PMA PQ2574NM · Modification part · Sep 3, 2019 - [9100-001-G](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/ADE62C91D97E8B788625856900401557.0001): MaxDim Lamp Intensity Controller. Seaton Engineering Corporation · PMA PQ2574NM · Modification part · Sep 3, 2019 - [9100-001-E](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/A37F050253EE808A86258569004014BA.0001): MaxDim Lamp Intensity Controller. Seaton Engineering Corporation · PMA PQ2574NM · Modification part · Sep 3, 2019 - [9200-000-A](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/8E10EF4D973C1D6D8625856900401662.0001): MaxPulse Landing Light Controller. Seaton Engineering Corporation · PMA PQ2574NM · Modification part · Sep 3, 2019 - [9100-001-A](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/62DC748A2B9B1D9386258569004012FD.0001): MaxDim Lamp Intensity Controller. Seaton Engineering Corporation · PMA PQ2574NM · Modification part · Sep 3, 2019 - [9100-001-F](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/3746AAB4CC0D6883862585690040151B.0001): MaxDim Lamp Intensity Controller. Seaton Engineering Corporation · PMA PQ2574NM · Modification part · Sep 3, 2019 - [9100-001-B](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/32446D71EB78157686258569004013B2.0001): MaxDim Lamp Intensity Controller. Seaton Engineering Corporation · PMA PQ2574NM · Modification part · Sep 3, 2019 - [9100-001-H](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/1AEB415100FB45D8862585690040159F.0001): MaxDim Lamp Intensity Controller. Seaton Engineering Corporation · PMA PQ2574NM · Modification part · Sep 3, 2019 - [MDL 02041301](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/58C1AF422F750AEE86257E28005752C8.0001): CGR-30( ) and Accessories. Electronics International Inc · PMA PQ0088NM · Modification part · Mar 4, 2015 - [AF48040](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/1C8F22B94ACE9E9686257CD70051246E.0001): Ski Drag Assembly. Airframes Alaska · PMA PQ3848CE · Modification part · May 6, 2014 - [SF-101](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/777085580E30E7B186257B7C00496D7D.0001): Fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc · PMA PQ3830CE · Replaces Heavy Duty 3 & 101-3 · May 27, 2013 - [SF-102](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/11B3F358931CE76A86257B7C00496E13.0001): Fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc · PMA PQ3830CE · Replaces Medium 3 & 102-3 · May 27, 2013 - [UA-500](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/AD03F66E4938C3498625773700537453.0001): Washer - Wheel Nut. Univair Aircraft Corp · PMA PQ0012NM · Replaces A-500 · May 12, 2010 - [UB-A50-L](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/619FEF56DD18AED186257737005373EE.0001): Landing Gear Assembly - Left. Univair Aircraft Corp · PMA PQ0012NM · Replaces B-A50L · May 12, 2010 - [UB-A50-R](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/42F1DF3FE3BF11A2862577370053741A.0001): Landing Gear Assembly - Right. Univair Aircraft Corp · PMA PQ0012NM · Replaces B-A50R · May 12, 2010 - [965300-00](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/AE7C52C8C18369C786257B2E004DFA44.0001): Time Trac Computer. Shadin Avionics (name change from Shadin Company 2/28/06) · PMA PQ2088CE · Replaces 5500 · Mar 24, 2010 - [UA-A819](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/469D80C6DC07D9EF862578FB00698D20.0001): Adjuster - Jury Strut. Univair Aircraft Corp · PMA PQ0012NM · Replaces Taylorcraft A-A819 · Apr 13, 2009 - [U1296-000](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/382B6C8E98E9A8F2862578FB00698D78.0001): Clamp - Jury Strut Rear. Univair Aircraft Corp · PMA PQ0012NM · Replaces Taylorcraft 1296 · Apr 13, 2009 - [U2690-000](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/252EBF44EF8F270D862578FB00698D49.0001): Clamp - Jury Strut Front. Univair Aircraft Corp · PMA PQ0012NM · Replaces Taylorcraft 2690 · Apr 13, 2009 - [AF-MA-A815](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/E7715C6AA4858C1D862574130069E4A9.0001): LIFT STRUT. Airframes Alaska · PMA PQ3848CE · Replaces MA-A815 · Mar 23, 2008 - [AF892](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/4D46EF24B171CBF3862574130069E50F.0001): Clamp, Front Jury Strut. Airframes Alaska · PMA PQ3848CE · Replaces 892 · Mar 23, 2008 - [AF-MA-A854](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/3756640181880F9E862574130069E4D6.0001): LIFT STRUT. Airframes Alaska · PMA PQ3848CE · Replaces MA-A854 · Mar 23, 2008 - [UA-A854](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C284F78639772361862573CD006A99EC.0001): Wing Strut- Rear. Univair Aircraft Corp · PMA PQ0012NM · Replaces Taylorcraft A-A854 · Jan 1, 2008 - [UA-A815](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/ACB090450BA23B61862573CD006A9A1F.0001): Wing Strut-Front. Univair Aircraft Corp · PMA PQ0012NM · Replaces Taylorcraft A-A815 · Jan 1, 2008 - [SARA-A854S](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/D706F4703ED5FDB5862573C4004E8FB9.0001): Rear Lift Strut Assembly. Aero Fabricators Inc · PMA PQ2027CE · Replaces MA-A854 · Dec 26, 2007 - [SARA-A815S](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/4A0539F11AC9EDC5862573C4004E8F8E.0001): Front Lift Strut Assembly. Aero Fabricators Inc · PMA PQ2027CE · Replaces MA-A815 · Dec 26, 2007 - [AF-MA-A854](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C8B276489183682E86257387005E3925.0001): LIFT STRUT. Airforms LLC · PMA PQ2644CE · Replaces MA-A854 · Oct 16, 2007 - [AF-MA-A815](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/051C69D1E5C755FD86257387005E38EB.0001): LIFT STRUT. Airforms LLC · PMA PQ2644CE · Replaces MA-A815 · Oct 16, 2007 - [W/G-2015](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/733DF6621942D529862572250074D089.0001): Taylorcraft "B" Windshield Pre-War. Great Lakes Aero Products · PMA PQ2056CE-D · Replaces B-A700 · Nov 7, 2006 - [W/T-2015](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/56B955C1924CBE46862572250074D060.0001): Taylorcraft "B" Windshield Pre-War. Great Lakes Aero Products · PMA PQ2056CE-D · Replaces B-A700 · Nov 7, 2006 - [W-2015](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/48102E62ADAE926E862572250074D036.0001): Taylorcraft "B" Windshield Pre-War. Great Lakes Aero Products · PMA PQ2056CE-D · Replaces B-A700 · Nov 7, 2006 - [Listed on Drawing List Report SAR-1000](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/1B95C59425D7A41C8625720B00579A66.0001): Listed on Drawing List Report SAR-1000. Aero Fabricators Inc · PMA PQ2027CE · Replaces Any Taylorcraft part with the same… · Sep 19, 2006 - [965300-00](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DB20D28B7B496EB5862576F600593EC8.0001): Time Trac Computer. Shadin Avionics (name change from Shadin Company 2/28/06) · PMA PQ2088CE · Replaces 5500 · May 18, 2006 - [965300-00](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/5EAD81FF2EF2D9C08625717A006F3E92.0001): Time Trac Computer. Shadin Avionics (name change from Shadin Company 2/28/06) · PMA PQ2088CE · Replaces 5500 · May 18, 2006 - [Fabric System AT 101 Installation Kit](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/BCDFA2EE1774C92C8525703B0058472C.0001): Fabric System AT 101 Installation Kit. Air Tech Coatings Inc · Modification part · Jun 18, 2002 - [Master Dwg List SAR-1000](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/EF60F47B46DC53138525704C00516218.0001): Master Drawing List SAR-1000 which specifies each Part Name.. Safe Air Repair Inc · Replaces Any Taylorcraft part with the same… · Mar 22, 1999 - [6](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/D8AF92E82F148F9D8525704C005D0BF2.0001): Control Stick Assembly. Swick Aircraft · Replaces Taylorcraft A-A27-1 Universal Control… · Apr 1, 1991 - [SF102](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B7F0F721CAEBB0A1862575DD004DF0CF.0001): Fabric, Dope, & SystemII Finish Materials Manual C102, Rev 2 dated Jan 1986 or Manual D102, revised Jan 1986. AAR Distribution · Modification part · May 26, 1987 ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Taylorcraft BL-65](https://openairdocs.org/model/taylorcraft-bl-65): 134 registered aircraft, registry code 8850350 --- 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.