BL-65 — Taylorcraft BL-65
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 152
- Active
- 138
- Type
- Piston
- Origin
- US
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TAYA TAYA | — | — | 200 nm | 70 kt | 2 |
TAYB TAYB | 0-145A SERIES | 500 kg | 430 nm | 83 kt | 2 |
Other models in this family
The FAA paperwork
TCDS A-700 · 5 · issued 1969-11-01
The FAA-issued Type Certificate for this model is on file (TCDS A-700), but we haven't yet extracted the structured spec values.
Read the TCDS (PDF) →Where to look next
Other airframes worth a look
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Registered BL-65 aircraft
Individual BL-65 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
- N240031955
- N361471954
- N364321941
- N339971941
- N361021941
- N362181941
- N297591941
- N296701941
- N298861941
- N339311941
- N360201941
- N360901941
- N298151941
- N361891941
- N339991941
- N296631941
- N296821941
- N296831941
- N298191941
- N298231941
- N244071941
- N339271941
- N340231941
- N741TC1941
How many Taylorcraft BL-65 are there?
152 Taylorcraft BL-65 are on the worldwide civil registry, of which about 138 are active. This counts registered airframes, not total production.
What is the range of the Taylorcraft BL-65?
The Taylorcraft BL-65 has a range of about 200 nautical miles.
How fast is the Taylorcraft BL-65?
The Taylorcraft BL-65 cruises at around 70 knots.
What is the Taylorcraft BL-65's maximum take-off weight?
The Taylorcraft BL-65 has a maximum take-off weight of 500 kg.
How many seats does the Taylorcraft BL-65 have?
The Taylorcraft BL-65 is typically configured for up to 2 occupants.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Taylorcraft BL-65?
The Taylorcraft BL-65 uses ICAO type designator TAYB.
Is the Taylorcraft BL-65 type certified?
Yes. The Taylorcraft BL-65 holds a type certificate; you can read its Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) and what each section means on Sprinkle.



