# Taylorcraft F21

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 8850906
- Manufacturer (registry): TAYLORCRAFT AVIATION CORP.
- Model: F21
- 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 1A9](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/1A9) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Taylorcraft 2000 LLC
- Registered aircraft: 14
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/taylorcraft-f21

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 96-09-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-09-06): Air Filter Assemblies · Maule Aerospace Technology 7ACA, 7ECA, 7FC and 180 more. Effective Jun 7, 1996
- [AD 87-03-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-03-08): Oil Pressure Gauge Hose · Taylorcraft 2000 19, BC, BC-65 and 8 more. Effective Mar 1, 1987
- [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

## 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)

- [N2004H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2004H): [Molek Jon](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOLEK%20JON), [Warren, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Warren), S/N F-1004
- [N2004V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2004V): [Lindeman Jack E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LINDEMAN%20JACK%20E), [Berlin, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Berlin), built 1980, S/N F-1007
- [N2004Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2004Y): [Amorelli Leon D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMORELLI%20LEON%20D), [River Falls, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/River%20Falls), built 1980, S/N F-1008
- [N2005E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2005E): [Shaw Brian W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHAW%20BRIAN%20W), [Bemidji, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Bemidji), built 1981, S/N F-1015
- [N2005J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2005J): [Gray Shane Charles](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRAY%20SHANE%20CHARLES), [Interlochen, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Interlochen), S/N F-1014
- [N2005K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2005K): [Biornstad John A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BIORNSTAD%20JOHN%20A), [Big Lake, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Big%20Lake), built 1981, S/N F-1016
- [N2005R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2005R): [Mapes Rocky A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAPES%20ROCKY%20A), [Thornton, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Thornton), built 1981, S/N F-1012
- [N2005S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2005S): [Baker James W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAKER%20JAMES%20W), [Rochester, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Rochester), built 1982, S/N F-1002
- [N2005U](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2005U): [Arcand David R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ARCAND%20DAVID%20R), [Forest Lake, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Forest%20Lake), built 1981, S/N F-1013
- [N2005Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2005Z): [Kornstad Vern A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KORNSTAD%20VERN%20A), [Kenai, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Kenai), built 1982, S/N F-1018
- [N2006J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2006J): [Glendinning William O](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GLENDINNING%20WILLIAM%20O), [South Bristol, ME](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ME/South%20Bristol), built 1982, S/N F-1021
- [N2006T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2006T): [Danford Michael S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DANFORD%20MICHAEL%20S), [Chickamauga, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Chickamauga), S/N F-1503
- [N2006U](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2006U): [Allred Robert B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALLRED%20ROBERT%20B), [Anthem, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Anthem), built 1983, S/N F-1020
- [N4417E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4417E): [Deaton David B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DEATON%20DAVID%20B), [De Berry, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/De%20Berry), built 1985, S/N F-1022

## NTSB investigations (7)

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 CEN23LA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA351), Aug 7, 2023: Taylorcraft F21 (N2005J), Holliday, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC22LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA060), Jul 15, 2022: Taylorcraft F21 (N2005Z), Kenai, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate distance from a tree while landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA302), May 28, 2018: Taylorcraft F21 (N2004U), Payette, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind and his subsequent failure to maintain airspeed during an aborted landing, which resulted in a collision…
- [NTSB ANC12LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12LA096), Sep 3, 2012: Taylorcraft F21 (N2005E), Willow, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane after a loss of engine power during takeoff due to carburetor ice.
- [NTSB LAX03LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA071), Jan 18, 2003: Taylorcraft F21 (N2005U), Payson, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB CHI00LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA034), Dec 1, 1999: Taylorcraft F-21 (N2005J), Houlton, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: the mechanic failed to torque the rod cap bolt during the major engine overhaul. Factors relating to the accident included the rough field and the collapsed landing gear.
- [NTSB LAX84LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA291), May 13, 1984: Taylorcraft F21 (N2005U), Payson, AZ, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (13)

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 20230806010809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230806010809A), Aug 6, 2023: Taylorcraft Aviation Corp. F21 (N2005J), Holliday, TX, Substantial damage. On August 6, 2023, at 2015 CDT, a Taylorcraft F21 aircraft, registered to private owner, impacted terrain 250 ft. short of the filed intended to land due to…
- [Accident 20180528006269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180528006269A), May 28, 2018: Taylorcraft Aviation Corp. F21 (N2004U), Payette, ID, Substantial damage. The accident pilot (ap), a student pilot, reported the entire sequence of the accident flight in detail. The purpose of the day's flight was to accumulate time…
- [Accident 20120902020469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120902020469A), Sep 2, 2012: Taylorcraft Aviation Corp. F21 (N2005E), Willow, AK, Substantial damage. Pilot/owner was enroute to anchorage from schlotna lake and diverted to Willow Lake because of wind and weather. After a 15 minute wait, he decided to take-off…
- [Incident 20100328030269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100328030269I), Mar 28, 2010: Taylorcraft F21 (N2006A), Auburn, ME, Minor damage. While performing practice landings at lew, during the third landing the left wing began to lift and the aircraft slowly leaned to the right. The pilot was able…
- [Accident 20030118000649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030118000649A), Jan 18, 2003: Tcraft F21 (N2005U), Payson, AZ, Substantial damage. (.19) On January 18, 2003, at 1215 pacific standard time, a Taylorcraft aviation corporation F21, N2005U, ground looped after landing at the rock horse dirt…
- [Accident 19991201037199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991201037199A), Dec 1, 1999: Tcraft F21 (N2005J), Houlton, WI, Substantial damage. (.19) On December 1, 1999, at 1105 central standard time, a Taylorcraft F-21, N2005J, was substantially damaged during an emergency landing in a farm field…
- [Incident 19940305007769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940305007769I), Mar 5, 1994: Tcrafk F21 (N2006T), Paris, AR, Minor damage. Pilot ground looped aircraft on a crosswind landing.
- [Incident 19920711028319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920711028319I), Jul 11, 1992: Tcrafk F21 (N2006T), Magazine, AR, Minor damage. Right main landing gear collapsed on landing rollout. Found top landing gear attach point failed due to corrosion.
- [Incident 19910422021629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910422021629I), Apr 22, 1991: Tcrafk F21 (N2005W), Fort Pierce, FL, Minor damage. Mainwheel tire blew out on rollout. Aircraft tipped up on its nose.
- [Incident 19891002053139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891002053139I), Oct 2, 1989: Tcrafk F21 (N2006T), Albuquerque, NM, Minor damage. Landing gear tie strut bolt broke on touchdown. Left wheel strut collapsed and wing scraped along runway.
- [Incident 19860108004139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860108004139I), Jan 8, 1986: Tcrafk F21 (N2004H), Oakland, CA, Minor damage. Lost directional control during rollout. Aircraft nosed over. Trim tab stuck in full up position and a distraction.
- [Incident 19850905052279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850905052279I), Sep 5, 1985: Tcrafk F21 (N2006J), Danbury, CT, Minor damage. Pilot noted tail dragging ground on rollout. Bolts attaching tail wheel assembly to airframe broke.
- [Accident 19840513016899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840513016899A), May 13, 1984: Tcrafk F21 (N2005U), Payson, AZ, Substantial damage. Engine failed to respond on low final for landing at a dirt strip. Struck trees. Magneto timing caused power delay.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (63, first 50)

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 SA01233SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01233SE): Fabrication and installation of Alaskan Bushwheel LLC tail wheel and fork assembly. ABI, LLC
- [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 SA04837NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04837NY): Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights. AeroLED's Holdings, 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 SA01005DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01005DE): Installation of a EarthX ETX900-TSO Lithium battery. EarthX Inc
- [STC SA00081NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00081NY): Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector. Alcor LLC
- [STC SA5581SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5581SW): Installation of ALCOR true-flow/ totalizer system. Alcor LLC
- [STC SA1070SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1070SO): Installation of Aqua Model 1500 floats. Outpost X Aviation Inc
- [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 SA24CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA24CH): Installation of Baumann Model 1420 floats. Baumann Floats LLC
- [STC SA04776NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04776NY): The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained. HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc
- [STC SA03819NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03819NY): Installation and maintenance of Oratex 6000 Covering and Coating System. Lanitz-Prena Folien Factory GmbH
- [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 SA01831WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01831WI): To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Petersen Aviation Inc
- [STC SA02268CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02268CH): Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA00344BO PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00344BO%20PAGE%202): Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SA00024NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00024NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K007 on single or multi-engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Lycoming reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA02212AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02212AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with high intensity discharge (HID) lighting systems. Seaplanes North 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 SA00478CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00478CH): Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc
- [STC SA4305WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4305WE): Installation of GAR-AERO wheel adapters and tundra type tires on the main landing gear. Seaplanes North LLC
- [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 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 SA01765SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01765SE): Installation of Alaskan Bushwheel TSO-C26d wheels, Part Number (P/N) ABI-1010. ABI, LLC
- [STC SA01026SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01026SE): Improved fuel gascolator assembly. Steve's Aircraft
- [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 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 SA593CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA593CH): Install Champion SlickSTART magneto booster system. Champion Aerospace LLC
- [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 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 SA4005NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4005NM): Precise Flight Inc. Pulselite Control System. Precise Flight Inc
- [STC SA2557NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2557NM): Installation of KS Avionics EGT/CHT-2( ) combined exhaust gas and cylinder head temperature monitoring system. K S Avionics Inc
- [STC SA00402SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00402SE): Installation of a remote spin-on oil filter adapter. (GC-1B w/Lycoming or Cont 360 engine installed). Aviation Development Corporation
- [STC SA00680SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00680SE): Installation of Electronics International model UBG-16 or UBG-16T bar graph engine analyzer. Electronics International
- [STC SA01158WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01158WI): Installation of Aero Enhancements UV250-1 Supplemental Instrument Panel Lightning System. Aero Enhancements Inc
- [STC SA2683NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2683NM): Installation of Precise Flight, Inc. stand-by vacuum system (SVS). Precise Flight Inc
- [STC SA8075SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA8075SW): Installation of fiberglass covering. (M-62 SERIES PT-19) (G-73 SCHWEIZER). Razorback Fabrics Inc
- [STC SA489EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA489EA): Installation of ARP Inc. carburetor ice detection system. Aircraft & Rotorcraft Products (ARP) Inc
- [STC SA1454GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1454GL): Surrendered and incorporated into STC SA00478CH. Cooper Aviation Supply Company, Inc
- [STC SA02520AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02520AT): Installation of M-20 Oil Separator, model 600-WP. M-20 Oil Separators LLC
- [STC SA09470SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA09470SC): Installation of Starter Indicator light system. Texas Skyways Inc

All 63: https://openairdocs.org/model/taylorcraft-f21/stcs.md

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