Taylorcraft BC12 BC-12D
1,225 on the U.S. register across 5 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1941 to 2000; half of them date from 1946 or earlier. Alaska has the most (112). 10% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the BC12 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 (1,051), Cont Motor C85 Series (67), Cont Motor A&C75 Series (24)
- Seats
- 2
- Cruise speed
- about 78 mph
- Maker on the register
- Taylorcraft
- Registered
- earliest certificate May 17, 1962; newest August 30, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BC12-D | 1,011 | 1940 to 2000 | 82.5% |
| BC12-65 | 104 | 1941 to 1955 | 8.5% |
| BC12-D1 | 76 | 1946 to 1954 | 6.2% |
| BC12D-85 | 28 | 1939 to 1949 | 2.3% |
| BC12D-4-85 | 6 | 1939 to 1950 | 0.5% |
When they were built by decade · 277 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: Sutton Aircraft Salvage LLC · Alaska Aviation Museum · Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum · Waller County Aviation Museum
Accident history NTSB records · 155 cases since 1982, 28 fatal
The 8 most recent of 155 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 BC12 BC-12D aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
1,225 as of October 2, 2026, counting 5 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Taylorcraft BC12s?
Alaska, with 112.
Who owns the Taylorcraft BC12?
10% 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 · 6 BC12D-4-85 (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N6602N | Taylorcraft BC12D-4-85 |
Cohran Enterprise LLC Pineville, Louisiana |
Standard | 2024-10-21 | Valid |
| N24BW | Taylorcraft BC12D-4-85 |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2022-09-22 | Valid |
| N6603N | Taylorcraft BC12D-4-85 |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2022-05-14 | Valid |
| N6626N | Taylorcraft BC12D-4-85 |
Individual owner Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2020-08-28 | Valid |
| N96752 | Taylorcraft BC12D-4-85 |
Individual owner North Dakota |
Experimental | 1988-12-28 | Valid |
| N44165 | Taylorcraft BC12D-4-85 |
Individual owner New Hampshire |
Standard | 1983-05-19 | Valid |