Taylorcraft BCS12
17 on the U.S. register across 3 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1946 to 1965; half of them date from 1946 or earlier. Alaska has the most (3). 29% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the BCS12 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Cont Motor C85 Series (7), Cont Motor A&C65 Series (7), Lycoming 0-320 Series (1)
- Seats
- 2
- Cruise speed
- about 78 mph
- Maker on the register
- Taylorcraft
- Registered
- earliest certificate April 25, 1989; newest July 12, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCS12-D | 11 | 1946 to 1965 | 64.7% |
| BCS12D-4-85 | 5 | 1946 to 1956 | 29.4% |
| BCS12-65 | 1 | — | 5.9% |
When they were built by decade · 4 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 · Daphna INC
Accident history NTSB records · 1 cases since 1982, 0 fatal
The 1 most recent of 1 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 BCS12 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
17 as of October 2, 2026, counting 3 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Taylorcraft BCS12s?
Alaska, with 3.
Who owns the Taylorcraft BCS12?
29% 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 · 1 BCS12-65 (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N34068 | Taylorcraft BCS12-65 |
Co-owned owner Iowa |
Standard | 2026-07-12 | Valid |