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Pilot Resources Aircraft & Ownership Aircraft Guide Taylorcraft BC–12

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Taylorcraft BC–12

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Overview

  • The Taylorcraft BC–12D is a classic American light aircraft that gained popularity in the post-World War II era for its simplicity, affordability, and reliable performance. Introduced in 1945, it is a civilian adaptation of the military L-2 observation aircraft, produced by Taylorcraft Aviation Corporation of Alliance, Ohio.

Specifications

  • Powerplant

    Continental A-65, rated at 65 hp

  • Propellers

  • Length

    22 ft

  • Height

  • Wingspan

  • Wing Area

  • Wing loading

  • Power loading

  • Cabin Width

  • Empty Weight

  • Maximum gross weight

    1,200 lb

  • Useful load

    400 to 450 lb

  • Payload with full fuel

  • Fuel capacity

  • Baggage capacity

Performance

  • Takeoff distance ground roll

  • Takeoff distance over 50-ft obstacle

  • Rate of climb sea level

  • Service ceiling

  • Landing distance over 50-ft obstacle

  • Landing distance ground roll

  • Cruise speed/endurance w/45-min rsv, std fuel (fuel consumption, ea engine) @ 75% power, best economy

    90 to 95 mph

  • Range

Limiting and Recommended Airspeeds

  • VX

  • VY

  • VNE

  • VS1

  • VSO

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All specifications are based on manufacturer's calculations. All performance figures are based on standard day, standard atmosphere, sea level, gross weight conditions unless otherwise noted.