Taylorcraft BC-12D Model Guide
Taylorcraft BC-12D · Model Guide
Overview
The Taylorcraft BC-12D is a two-place, side-by-side, strut-braced high-wing monoplane. It has a welded-tube, fabric-covered fuselage and fabric-covered wood-spar wings. It uses a Continental A65-8 engine rated at 65 hp. The wing lift struts and their attach fittings are the main inspection items for a buyer.
- Two seats side by side, 65 hp Continental A65-8, landplane gross weight 1200 lbs, so the useful load is small.
- Manual figures: 95 mph cruise, about 35 mph power-off stall, 500 fpm climb, 4.2 gph burn from 18 gal.
- Wing lift struts and strut attach fittings are subject to repeating airworthiness inspections.
- Sealed replacement struts end the repetitive strut inspections for the strut they replace.
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Source
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Document details
- Type ·
- Model Guide
- Year ·
- 2026
- File size ·
- 47 KB
- Copy found at ·
- sprinkle.com
Specifications & performance
Extracted from this document.
Specifications
- Engine power (hp) ·
- 65
- Fuel capacity (gal) ·
- 18
- Baggage capacity (lb) ·
- 50
- Seaplane baggage capacity (lb) ·
- 30
Performance
- Fuel burn (gph) ·
- 4.2
- Rate of climb (fpm) ·
- 500
Weight & balance
- Baggage capacity (lb) ·
- 50
- Gross weight seaplane (lb) ·
- 1,278
- Gross weight landplane (lb) ·
- 1,200
- Seaplane baggage capacity (lb) ·
- 30
What engine and speeds does the Taylorcraft BC-12D have?
The Taylorcraft BC-12D service manual lists a Continental A65-8 producing 65 hp at 2300 RPM. It gives 95 mph cruise, 60 mph best approach speed, about 35 mph power-off stall, and 140 mph never-exceed for the landplane (129 mph for the seaplane).
How far can the Taylorcraft BC-12D fly?
The manual quotes 427 miles in no wind with no reserve, about 4 hrs 30 min. That is based on 18 gal of fuel (12 gal fuselage, 6 gal wing) and 4.2 gph. The wider BC family registry shows up to 430 nm.
What should I check first on a Taylorcraft BC-12D?
For the Taylorcraft BC-12D, start with the lift struts and the strut attach fittings. Check the compliance records for both, and note whether sealed struts are fitted. Then review the fuel hoses, aileron stop pins and oil pressure hose.
What is the Taylorcraft BC-12D Model Guide?
The Taylorcraft BC-12D Model Guide is a model guide for the Taylorcraft BC-12D, dated 2026.
What year was the Taylorcraft BC-12D Model Guide published?
The Taylorcraft BC-12D Model Guide — the Taylorcraft BC-12D model guide on file — is dated 2026.
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- Pilot's Operating Handbook / AFM
- Checklist
- Maintenance Manual
- Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Systems & Wiring
- Service Bulletins on file
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
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Construction and capacity
The fuselage is welded steel tube with fabric covering. The wings have wood spars and formed aluminium ribs. The baggage compartment takes 50 lbs, or 30 lbs on the seaplane version. The main gear uses bungee shock absorption with mechanical brakes and a steerable leaf-spring tail wheel.
Airworthiness directives to check
The NZ CAA schedule for the BC12-D (29 May 2008) lists nine items. They cover the oil pressure hose, aileron stop pins, fuel shutoff valve, elevator horn, strut fittings, fuel hose, lift struts and lift strut attach fittings. Fuel hose checks repeat every 25 hours. Strut attach fitting P/N A-A11 checks repeat every 48 months. Ask for the compliance records.
Lift strut replacement option
Airframes Alaska offers sealed replacement struts under an STC: AF-MA-A815 or AF-MA-A815A (front) and AF-MA-A854 (rear). The front strut part number depends on the attach angle, 2 or 8 degrees. The ICA lists no airworthiness limitations. It calls for 100 hr and annual inspection of weld lines, clevis fretting and corrosion, and rear strut threads.
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Safety notes
- The lift strut AD warns that corrosion or cracks could cost a wing in flight. Check the bottom 12 inches of each strut and ask for the ultrasound or radiograph records.
- The attach fitting AD (P/N A-A11) has repeating inspections for aircraft that are or were fitted with floats or snow skis. Check the logs for this.
- Damaged or worn wing spar butt fittings must be replaced complete, never welded or bushed, per the service manual.
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Full document text
Taylorcraft BC-12D Model Guide The Taylorcraft BC-12D is a two-place, side-by-side, strut-braced high-wing monoplane. It has a welded-tube, fabric-covered fuselage and fabric-covered wood-spar wings. It uses a Continental A65-8 engine rated at 65 hp. The wing lift struts and their attach fittings are the main inspection items for a buyer. • Two seats side by side, 65 hp Continental A65-8, landplane gross weight 1200 lbs, so the useful load is small. • Manual figures: 95 mph cruise, about 35 mph power-off stall, 500 fpm climb, 4.2 gph burn from 18 gal. • Wing lift struts and strut attach fittings are subject to repeating airworthiness inspections. • Sealed replacement struts end the repetitive strut inspections for the strut they replace. Construction and capacity The fuselage is welded steel tube with fabric covering. The wings have wood spars and formed aluminium ribs. The baggage compartment takes 50 lbs, or 30 lbs on the seaplane version. The main gear uses bungee shock absorption with mechanical brakes and a steerable leaf-spring tail wheel. Airworthiness directives to check The NZ CAA schedule for the BC12-D (29 May 2008) lists nine items. They cover the oil pressure hose, aileron stop pins, fuel shutoff valve, elevator horn, strut fittings, fuel hose, lift struts and lift strut attach fittings. Fuel hose checks repeat every 25 hours. Strut attach fitting P/N A-A11 checks repeat every 48 months. Ask for the compliance records. Lift strut replacement option Airframes Alaska offers sealed replacement struts under an STC: AF-MA-A815 or AF-MA-A815A (front) and AF-MA-A854 (rear). The front strut part number depends on the attach angle, 2 or 8 degrees. The ICA lists no airworthiness limitations. It calls for 100 hr and annual inspection of weld lines, clevis fretting and corrosion, and rear strut threads. Safety notes: • The lift strut AD warns that corrosion or cracks could cost a wing in flight. Check the bottom 12 inches of each strut and ask for the ultrasound or radiograph records. • The attach fitting AD (P/N A-A11) has repeating inspections for aircraft that are or were fitted with floats or snow skis. Check the logs for this. • Damaged or worn wing spar butt fittings must be replaced complete, never welded or bushed, per the service manual.