Type Record · As of May 3, 2026
TAYLORCRAFT BC
Fixed Wing Single Engine · CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES
Registered
17
Year Range
1938–1946
NTSB Events
3
Airworthiness Directives
5
01 / Distribution
Where the fleet lives and was built
Counts of currently-registered TAYLORCRAFT BC aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.
By State (top 10)
- WA 17.6% 3
- CO 11.8% 2
- CA 5.9% 1
- WV 5.9% 1
- OH 5.9% 1
- LA 5.9% 1
- MA 5.9% 1
- PA 5.9% 1
- SC 5.9% 1
- MD 5.9% 1
+4 more states
By Decade of Manufacture
- 1930s 41.2% 7
- 1940s 47.1% 8
- Unknown 11.8% 2
02 / NTSB Records
Events involving TAYLORCRAFT BC aircraft
3 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 3.
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May 8, 2004
N26644Cumberland, Maryland
NTSB Docket → -
Aug 6, 1988
N95855CLINTON, Montana Minor
NTSB Docket → -
Oct 17, 1970
N26644FORT ASHBY, West Virginia Minor
NTSB Docket →
02c / Academic Research
Scholarly work mentioning TAYLORCRAFT BC
Papers and reports across NASA, NTSB, FAA CAMI, AOPA ASI, Embry-Riddle, arXiv, and the broader academic graph that mention this airframe. Title or keyword match — drill into each for full abstract + author list + PDF link.
- arXiv 2025 · arXiv preprint
QTCAJOSA: Low-Complexity Joint Offloading and Subchannel Allocation for NTN-Enabled IoMT
In this work, we consider the resource allocation problem for task offloading from Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) devices, to a non-terrestrial network.
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2023 · Conference paper
Factors Influencing Users’ Attitudes Towards Using Brain Computer Interface (BCI) for Non Medical Uses: An Application of the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM)
While brain-computer interfaces (BCI) are gaining popularity in assisting people with illnesses, there is also increased technical research on incorporating BCI into healthy people’s lives.
- NASA NTRS 2019 · Other
D-21B RBCC Modification Feasibility Study
This report presents a feasibility study on the modifications required to re-engine the Lockheed D-21 Drone for use as a NASA RBCC engine.
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2016 · Journal article (IJAAA)
High-elevation equatorial catapult-launched RBCC SSTO spaceplane for economic manned access to LEO
A conceptual and feasibility study of an RBCC SSTO catapult-launched reusable strap-on parallel-boosted gliding-reentry lifting-body spaceplane for economic manned short-duration 300-kg payload LEO ac…
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2016 · Conference paper
Early Afternoon Concurrent Panel Sessions: Commercial Space Industry Snapshot: Presentation: Small Catapult-Assisted Horizontal-Launch Reusable RBCC SSTO Spaceplane for economical short-duration LEO access
This article discusses the conceptual design, flight trajectory calculations, and utilization of the possible future horizontally-launched reusable Single-Stage-to-Orbit (SSTO) spaceplane for small pa…
- arXiv 2025 · arXiv preprint
DRL-Based Resource Allocation for Energy-Efficient IRS-Assisted UAV Spectrum Sharing Systems
Intelligent reflecting surface (IRS) assisted unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems provide a new paradigm for reconfigurable and flexible wireless communications.
Browse the full corpus — academia portal ↗
03 / Airworthiness Directives
FAA directives applicable to TAYLORCRAFT BC
5 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 5.
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May 2, 2008
Airworthiness Directives; Taylorcraft, Inc. Models A, B, and F Series Airplanes
The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Taylorcraft, Inc. Models A, B, and F series airplanes. This AD requires you to inspect the wing strut attach fittings for corrosion or cracks and requires repair or replacement if corrosion or cracks are found. This AD results from data collected from an ac…
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Feb 22, 2008
Airworthiness Directives; Taylorcraft A, B, and F Series Airplanes
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) to supersede AD 2007-16-14, which applies to all Taylorcraft (Taylorcraft) A, B, and F series airplanes. AD 2007-16-14 currently requires you to do an initial visual inspection of the left and right wing front and aft lift struts for cracks and corrosion and replace a…
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Feb 20, 2008
Airworthiness Directives; Taylorcraft Models A, B, and F Series Airplanes
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Taylorcraft Models A, B, and F series airplanes. This proposed AD would require inspection of the wing strut attach fittings for corrosion or cracks and would require repair or replacement if corrosion or cracks are found. This proposed AD results from…
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Dec 10, 2007
Airworthiness Directives; Taylorcraft Aviation, LLC A, B, and F Series Airplanes
We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) AD 2007- 16-14, which applies to all Taylorcraft Aviation, LLC (Taylorcraft) A, B, and F series airplanes. AD 2007-16-14 currently requires you to do an initial visual inspection of the left and right wing front and aft lift struts for cracks and corrosion and repla…
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Aug 13, 2007
Airworthiness Directives; Taylorcraft A, B, and F Series Airplanes
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Taylorcraft A, B, and F series airplanes. This AD requires you to initially inspect the left and right wing front and aft lift struts for corrosion and cracks, replace any cracked strut or strut with corrosion that exceeds certain limits with either sealed…
04 / Type Certificate Data Sheets
FAA TCDS for TAYLORCRAFT BC
The TCDS is the legal certification document — weight limits, performance, equipment, AD compliance times, operating limitations. 1 match in the FAA catalog.
- A-696 Historical Rev 25 · 10/07/2009
Taylorcraft 2000 LLC
Models: BC12D-85, BC-65, BCS12-D, BC + 10 more
06 / Supplemental Type Certificates
Modifications approved for TAYLORCRAFT BC
127 STCs on file — every FAA-approved modification, alteration, or installation for this aircraft. STOL kits, avionics, fuel systems, floats, engine swaps, you name it.
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05/27/2025
STC SA00081NY
Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector.
Alcor LLC
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08/27/2024
STC SA04837NY
Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights
AeroLED's Holdings, LLC
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05/17/2024
STC SA4503NM (PAGE 2)
Remove original cloth covering and install Ceconite covering
Ceconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc.
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09/09/2022
STC SA1008WE
Installation of Poly-Fiber covering material.
Poly-Fiber Inc
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09/01/2022
STC SA01967WI (3 OF3)
Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas
General Aviation Modifications Inc.
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05/19/2022
STC SA04776NY (1 OF 2)
The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained
HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc.
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10/25/2021
STC SA01015SE
Installation of eligible Alaska Bushwheel, Inc. wheels and TSO-C62d tires
ABI LLC
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10/25/2021
STC SA01015SE (2 OF 2)
Installation of eligible Alaska Tire and Rubber Company TSO-C62d\nTires as listed in AML SA01015SE
ABI LLC
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09/16/2021
STC SA02553AK
Fabrication and installation of a Tail Wheel Anti-Shimmy Dampener
Keller Engineering Group LLC
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09/16/2021
STC ST02291AK-A
Fabrication and installation of a Tail Wheel Anti-Shimmy Dampener
Keller Engineering Group LLC
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06/04/2020
STC SA02268CH (PAGE 5)
Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator
Airwolf Filter Corporation
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03/07/2020
STC SA00079NY
Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K008 on single and multi engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Teledyne Continental reciprocating engines …
Airwolf Filter Corporation
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07/16/2019
STC SA01861SE (PAGE 5)
Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller
Seaton Engineering Corp.
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07/16/2019
STC SA01800SE (PG 4)
Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control.
Seaton Engineering Corp.
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06/19/2019
STC SA00344BO PAGE 2
Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights.
Whelen Aerospace Technologies
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12/20/2017
STC SA02268CH (PAGE 5)
Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator
Airwolf Filter Corporation
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12/20/2017
STC SA00079NY
Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K008 on single and multi engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Teledyne Continental reciprocating engines …
Airwolf Filter Corporation
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07/14/2017
STC SA01800SE (PG 4)
Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control.
Seaton Engineering Corp.
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03/09/2017
STC SA02428SE (Page 1)
Installation of an Air Stream Switch for an electric time recording device on non-pressurized aircraft
Henry F Rogers/David E Polley
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08/27/2016
STC SA01240SE (5 OF 5)
Installation of secondary voltage indication system
Visual Instruments LLC
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08/11/2016
STC SA00344BO Page 2
Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights.
Whelen Engineering Co Inc
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06/09/2016
STC SA00081NY
Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector.
Alcor Inc.
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09/23/2015
STC SA00344BO Page 2
Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights.
Whelen Engineering Co Inc
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06/04/2015
STC SA00478CH
Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric.
Aviation Products Systems Inc.
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03/04/2015
STC SA02604CH
Installation of a battery powered engine starting system.
SafeStart Starter System
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01/14/2015
STC SA02212AK (PG 2)
Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with high intensity discharge (HID) lighting systems
Seaplanes North LLC
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01/14/2015
STC SA4305WE
Installation of GAR-AERO wheel adapters and tundra type tires on the main landing gear
Seaplanes North LLC
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09/03/2014
STC SA01669CH
Installation of Challenger Reusable Air Filter
Challenger Aviation Products Inc.
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07/25/2014
STC SA00344BO Page 2
Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights.
Whelen Engineering Co Inc
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06/30/2014
STC SA02283SE Page 2
Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In Flight Data) CGR-30P
Electronics International Inc.
+ 97 more STCs on file
07 / PMA replacement parts
FAA-approved replacement parts for TAYLORCRAFT BC
15 parts on file from the FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval database. Each is a non-OEM part the FAA has authorized for use as a replacement on this aircraft type.
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B-00371-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/323408BB373EFD6286257AB60074822F.0001##
Alternator Control, 14V
Lamar Technologies LLC replaces B-00371-4
PMA holder → -
B-00371-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F7200BF7EAD4F0FD86257AB60073237B.0001##
Alternator Control, 14V
Lamar Technologies LLC replaces B-00371-4
PMA holder → -
CP-1150#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/0CC11BB4D8DED2CC862577A7004B3ADC.0001##
Filter Enclosure Assembly
Challenger Aviation Products Inc replaces P10-7150, BA-4106, P12-0494, C294510-0201, AM13203, 40599, 560-722, 460-638, AAF-117
PMA holder → -
UB-A50-R#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/42F1DF3FE3BF11A2862577370053741A.0001##
Landing Gear Assembly - Right
Univair Aircraft Corp replaces B-A50R
PMA holder → -
UA-500#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/AD03F66E4938C3498625773700537453.0001##
Washer - Wheel Nut
Univair Aircraft Corp replaces A-500
PMA holder → -
UB-A50-L#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/619FEF56DD18AED186257737005373EE.0001##
Landing Gear Assembly - Left
Univair Aircraft Corp replaces B-A50L
PMA holder → -
KEG-117#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID956099949120211021172614.0001##
Shimmy Dampener 3200 Bent Assembly
ABI LLC replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
KEG-118#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID531577414220211021172644.0001##
Shimmy Dampener 3200 Bent Assembly
ABI LLC replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
KEG-116#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID995801225620211021172544.0001##
Shimmy Dampener 3200 Straight Assembly
ABI LLC replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
01-0790906-00#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID154554509820220706160221.0001##
LED Landing Light
LoPresti Speed Merchants replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID836754746920210622142529.0001##
AeroLEDs LLC
PMA holder → -
BA A-461#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FF014E0466333BF1862570670049205D.0001##
Wire, Lower
Burl's Aircraft LLC replaces A-461
PMA holder → -
BA A-4029#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/67F39E2458E811568625706700491DC0.0001##
Wire, Upper
Burl's Aircraft LLC replaces A-4029
PMA holder → -
BF-1500-001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/829EF7D5C1E3373386257337006DBD1A.0001##
Baumann Model BF1500 float installation kit (parts identified on Installation Drawing No. BF-1500-001)
Baumann Floats LLC replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
As listed on Master Drawing List#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/8784D92C66D0133F862572CF004D327D.0001##
As listed on Master Drawing List
Taylorcraft Aviation LLC replaces As listed on Master Drawing List
PMA holder →
04 / Regulations watching this type
Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for TAYLORCRAFT BC
Advisory Circulars
No ACs explicitly mention this type. Showing universal operating-rule ACs that apply to all aircraft.
Recent Federal Register activity
Latest rulemakings touching general operating rules (Part 91) and maintenance rules (Part 43).
- 2026-04-17 Settlement Policy for Small Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Cases FR ↗
- 2026-02-10 Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period; Denial of Extension FR ↗
- 2026-02-02 25-Hour Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) Requirement, New Aircraft Production FR ↗
- 2026-01-28 Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period FR ↗
- 2026-01-07 Requirements for Interference-Tolerant Radio Altimeter Systems FR ↗
05 / Aircraft of this type
All 17 registered N-numbers
Every tail currently on the FAA registry for this make/model. Click an N-number to query the FAA Aircraft Inquiry; rows flagged ● have NTSB events on file. Tails seeded with full TallyAero pages link directly.
| N-number | St | Year | NTSB | FAA |
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| N21226 | CA | 1938 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N21232 | WV | 1938 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N21261 | OH | 1938 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N22216 | LA | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N22228 | MA | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N22256 | WA | 1939 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N23663 | PA | 1939 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N23878 | SC | 1939 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N24098 | WA | 1939 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N26644 | MD | 1944 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N29750 | NE | 1941 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N36278 | CO | 1944 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N36279 | CO | 1944 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N5077M | MI | 1946 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N95855 | WA | 1946 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N96408 | TX | 1946 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N96463 | WI | 1946 | · | Look up ↗ |
Source — FAA Aircraft Registry · click "Look up" to query the live registry record (owner, address, last airworthiness)
05 / Sources & Methodology
Every count traces back to a primary US-government source
- FAA Aircraft Registry →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
- NTSB CAROL →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
- Federal Register (FAA Airworthiness Directives) →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
We render counts and lists as the agency publishes them. Read the methodology →