Taylorcraft BC-65
109 on the U.S. register. Built from 1938 to 1955; half of them date from 1940 or earlier. Ohio has the most (12). 9% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the BC-65 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Cont Motor A&C65 Series (87), Lycoming 0-145B Series (5), Cont Motor A&C75 Series (4)
- Seats
- 2
- Cruise speed
- about 78 mph
- Maker on the register
- Taylorcraft
- Registered
- earliest certificate December 13, 1968; newest August 21, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Who owns them registrant type
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| BC-65 | 109 | 1938 to 1955 | 100.0% |
When they were built by decade · 25 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Airworthiness certificate class
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Fleet pages: Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum · She-Rat Aviation INC · Lakeland Aero Club INC
Accident history NTSB records · 14 cases since 1982, 3 fatal
The 8 most recent of 14 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Rates per registered aircraft, phases of flight and causes are coming with the analytics stage. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Taylorcraft BC-65 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
109 as of October 2, 2026, counting 1 version the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Taylorcraft BC-65s?
Ohio, with 12.
Who owns the Taylorcraft BC-65?
9% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 109
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N24357 | Taylorcraft BC-65 |
Individual owner Tennessee |
Standard | 1981-11-17 | Valid |
| N23632 | Taylorcraft BC-65 |
Individual owner Minnesota |
Standard | 1980-07-25 | Valid |
| N23888 | Taylorcraft BC-65 |
Individual owner Oklahoma |
Standard | 1978-03-16 | Valid |
| N29671 | Taylorcraft BC-65 |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 1976-04-23 | Valid |
| N23668 | Taylorcraft BC-65 |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 1976-02-09 | Valid |
| N23690 | Taylorcraft BC-65 |
Co-owned owner California |
Standard | 1974-04-08 | Valid |
| N24332 | Taylorcraft BC-65 |
Individual owner Ohio |
Standard | 1973-09-07 | Valid |
| N20415 | Taylorcraft BC-65 |
Individual owner Kansas |
Standard | 1968-12-13 | Valid |
| N29PA | Taylorcraft BC-65 |
Individual owner Illinois |
Standard | Pending |