TAYLORCRAFT BL-65

01 /  Distribution

Where the fleet lives and was built

Counts of currently-registered TAYLORCRAFT BL-65 aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.

02 /  NTSB Records

Events involving TAYLORCRAFT BL-65 aircraft

18 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 18.

• Jan 13, 2023

  N29886

  Wasilla, Alaska

  NTSB Docket →

• Nov 24, 2021

  N29508

  New Cuyama, California Minor

  NTSB Docket →

• Mar 5, 2016

  N22661

  St. Petersburg, Florida

  NTSB Docket →

• Dec 7, 2014

  N27580

  Everett, Washington

  NTSB Docket →

• Oct 8, 2011

  N27492

  Easton, Missouri Minor

  NTSB Docket →

• Jul 28, 2011

  N24369

  Winterville, North Carolina Fatal

  NTSB Docket →

• Jan 25, 2008

  N1939T

  York, South Carolina Minor

  NTSB Docket →

• Jul 5, 1998

  N23670

  LIVERMORE, California

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• Apr 10, 1993

  N29553

  SPOKANE, Washington Minor

  NTSB Docket →

• Sep 6, 1988

  N24487

  CALERA, Alabama Minor

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• Aug 13, 1985

  N27492

  OTTUMWA, Iowa Minor

  NTSB Docket →

• Nov 10, 1984

  N29642

  CONYNGHAM, Pennsylvania

  NTSB Docket →

• Oct 17, 1981

  N29809

  PASCAGOULA, Mississippi Serious

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• Oct 3, 1972

  N29640

  TEXARKANA, Arkansas

  NTSB Docket →

• May 31, 1970

  N23686

  HONESDALE, Pennsylvania Minor

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• May 17, 1968

  N33931

  PHOENIX, Arizona

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• Nov 12, 1967

  N1935

  ALAMOSA, Colorado

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• Jul 25, 1964

  N36218

  WEIRTON, West Virginia

  NTSB Docket →

03 /  Airworthiness Directives

FAA directives applicable to TAYLORCRAFT BL-65

5 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 5.

• 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…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• 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…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• 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…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• 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…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• 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…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

04 /  Type Certificate Data Sheets

FAA TCDS for TAYLORCRAFT BL-65

The TCDS is the legal certification document — weight limits, performance, equipment, AD compliance times, operating limitations. 1 match in the FAA catalog.

• A-700 Current Rev 5 · 11/01/1969

  Taylorcraft Inc.

  Models: BL-65, BLS12-65, BL12-65, BLS + 2 more

  Atlas TCDS → DRS ↗

06 /  Supplemental Type Certificates

Modifications approved for TAYLORCRAFT BL-65

81 STCs on file — every FAA-approved modification, alteration, or installation for this aircraft. STOL kits, avionics, fuel systems, floats, engine swaps, you name it.

• 05/27/2025

  STC SA00081NY

  Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector.

  Alcor LLC

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 08/21/2024

  STC SA01757WI

  To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel

  Swift Fuels LLC

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 05/17/2024

  STC SA4503NM (PAGE 2)

  Remove original cloth covering and install Ceconite covering

  Ceconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 09/01/2022

  STC SA01967WI (3 OF3)

  Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas

  General Aviation Modifications Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 07/27/2022

  STC SA01757WI

  To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel

  Swift Fuels LLC

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 05/19/2022

  STC SA04776NY (1 OF 2)

  The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained

  HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 09/16/2021

  STC SA02553AK

  Fabrication and installation of a Tail Wheel Anti-Shimmy Dampener

  Keller Engineering Group LLC

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 09/16/2021

  STC ST02291AK-A

  Fabrication and installation of a Tail Wheel Anti-Shimmy Dampener

  Keller Engineering Group LLC

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 07/27/2020

  STC SA01831WI

  To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel

  Petersen Aviation Inc

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 07/16/2019

  STC SA01861SE (PAGE 5)

  Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller

  Seaton Engineering Corp.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 07/16/2019

  STC SA01800SE (PG 4)

  Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control.

  Seaton Engineering Corp.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 02/11/2019

  STC SA01831WI

  To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel

  ADI LLC

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 07/14/2017

  STC SA01800SE (PG 4)

  Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control.

  Seaton Engineering Corp.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 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

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 01/24/2017

  STC SA01831WI

  To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel

  Petersen Aviation Inc

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 08/27/2016

  STC SA01240SE (5 OF 5)

  Installation of secondary voltage indication system

  Visual Instruments LLC

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 06/09/2016

  STC SA00081NY

  Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector.

  Alcor Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 05/20/2016

  STC SA01757WI

  To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel

  Swift Fuels LLC

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 03/09/2016

  STC SA01757WI

  To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel

  Petersen Aviation Inc

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 10/28/2015

  STC SA01757WI

  To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel

  Petersen Aviation Inc

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 06/04/2015

  STC SA00478CH

  Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric.

  Aviation Products Systems Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 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.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 06/24/2014

  STC SA02402SE Page 2

  Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data) CGR-30C

  Electronics International Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 05/02/2014

  STC SA02428AK

  Installation of a hydraulically actuated ski drag assembly

  Northern Airframes LLC

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 04/25/2014

  STC SA02295SE

  Installation of an alternate method of fastening aluminum wing ribs to wood spars

  Rainbow Flying Service LLC

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 12/10/2013

  STC SA02283SE Page 2

  Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In Flight Data) CGR-30P

  Electronics International Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 08/27/2013

  STC SA02283SE Page 2

  Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In Flight Data) CGR-30P

  Electronics International Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 07/25/2013

  STC SA02283SE Page 2

  Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In Flight Data) CGR-30P

  Electronics International Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 10/10/2012

  STC SA02825NY Page 2

  Installation of Aerospace Logic Aircraft Instruments

  Aerospace Logic Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 05/10/2012

  STC SA00478CH

  Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric.

  Aviation Products Systems Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

+ 51 more STCs on file

04 /  Regulations watching this type

Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for TAYLORCRAFT BL-65

05 /  Aircraft of this type

All 134 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.

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 →