Type Record · As of May 3, 2026
TAYLORCRAFT BL
Fixed Wing Single Engine · LYCOMING 0-145A SERIES
Registered
13
Year Range
1939–1940
NTSB Events
2
Airworthiness Directives
5
01 / Distribution
Where the fleet lives and was built
Counts of currently-registered TAYLORCRAFT BL aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.
By State (top 10)
- PA 30.8% 4
- OH 7.7% 1
- IN 7.7% 1
- WV 7.7% 1
- TN 7.7% 1
- WI 7.7% 1
- WA 7.7% 1
- SD 7.7% 1
- OK 7.7% 1
- IA 7.7% 1
By Decade of Manufacture
- 1930s 30.8% 4
- 1940s 38.5% 5
- Unknown 30.8% 4
02 / NTSB Records
Events involving TAYLORCRAFT BL aircraft
2 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 2.
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Mar 29, 2006
N22220Ray, Michigan
NTSB Docket → -
Nov 25, 1977
N22220VIENNA, Ohio
NTSB Docket →
02c / Academic Research
Scholarly work mentioning TAYLORCRAFT BL
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 2026 · arXiv preprint
An Exact Algorithm for Load-Dependent Traveling Salesman Problem for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Package Delivery
In this article, we present a novel formulation for the load-dependent traveling salesman problem (LD-TSP), in which travel cost (or energy expended) depends on the vehicle's current load.
- arXiv 2026 · arXiv preprint
A Computationally Tractable Path-Planning Method for Airborne Wind Energy Systems
Airborne Wind Energy Systems (AWES) have emerged as a promising renewable energy technology that exploits stronger, more consistent high-altitude winds via tethered airborne devices.
- arXiv 2026 · arXiv preprint
Slot-hopping Enabled Loiter Guidance and Automation for Fixed-wing UAV Corridors
This paper addresses the problem of traffic congestion management in fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) corridors by further developing a recently introduced loiter-lane framework.
- arXiv 2026 · arXiv preprint
A Miniaturized Broadband 1-Bit Coding Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface for NLOS UE Localization and Uplink Communication
In this paper, a broadband 1-bit coding metasurface-based reconfigurable intelligent surface (RIS) is presented. The unit cell of the metasurface consists of a wide dipole modified with interdigital c…
- arXiv 2026 · arXiv preprint
A Lightweight Toggleable Adhesion Prototype for Multirotor UAV Landing on Tilting Platforms
Autonomous multirotor landings on uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) are critical for persistent maritime operations but remain challenging due to wave-induced tilt, wind disturbances, and limited landin…
- arXiv 2026 · arXiv preprint
Surfactant effect on collective bubble bursting and aerosol emission
Bubbles entrained by breaking waves rise to the ocean surface where they cluster and burst, emitting sea spray aerosols into the atmosphere.
Browse the full corpus — academia portal ↗
03 / Airworthiness Directives
FAA directives applicable to TAYLORCRAFT BL
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 BL
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
06 / Supplemental Type Certificates
Modifications approved for TAYLORCRAFT BL
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.
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05/27/2025
STC SA00081NY
Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector.
Alcor LLC
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08/21/2024
STC SA01757WI
To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel
Swift Fuels 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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09/01/2022
STC SA01967WI (3 OF3)
Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas
General Aviation Modifications Inc.
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07/27/2022
STC SA01757WI
To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel
Swift Fuels LLC
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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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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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07/27/2020
STC SA01831WI
To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel
Petersen Aviation Inc
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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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02/11/2019
STC SA01831WI
To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel
ADI LLC
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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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01/24/2017
STC SA01831WI
To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel
Petersen Aviation Inc
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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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06/09/2016
STC SA00081NY
Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector.
Alcor Inc.
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05/20/2016
STC SA01757WI
To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel
Swift Fuels LLC
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03/09/2016
STC SA01757WI
To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel
Petersen Aviation Inc
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10/28/2015
STC SA01757WI
To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel
Petersen Aviation Inc
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06/04/2015
STC SA00478CH
Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric.
Aviation Products Systems 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.
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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.
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05/02/2014
STC SA02428AK
Installation of a hydraulically actuated ski drag assembly
Northern Airframes LLC
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04/25/2014
STC SA02295SE
Installation of an alternate method of fastening aluminum wing ribs to wood spars
Rainbow Flying Service LLC
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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.
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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.
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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.
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10/10/2012
STC SA02825NY Page 2
Installation of Aerospace Logic Aircraft Instruments
Aerospace Logic Inc.
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05/10/2012
STC SA00478CH
Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric.
Aviation Products Systems Inc.
+ 51 more STCs on file
07 / PMA replacement parts
FAA-approved replacement parts for TAYLORCRAFT BL
1 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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Fabric System AT 101 InstallationKit#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID806335328320220208124920.0001##
Fabric System AT 101 InstallationKit
Air Tech Coatings LLC replaces Modification Part
PMA holder →
04 / Regulations watching this type
Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for TAYLORCRAFT BL
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 13 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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| N17226 | OH | 1939 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N22211 | PA | 1939 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N22220 | IN | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N22227 | WV | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N22233 | TN | 1939 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N22258 | WI | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N22671 | WA | 1939 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N24312 | PA | 1940 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N24430 | PA | 1940 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N24434 | PA | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N24444 | SD | 1940 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N26554 | OK | 1940 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N26658 | IA | 1940 | · | 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 →