Models
| Model | Type | Registered | Valid | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BC12-D | Fixed wing single engine | 1,010 | 993 | 1940-2000 |
| DCO-65 | Fixed wing single engine | 195 | 194 | 1942-1979 |
| BL-65 | Fixed wing single engine | 134 | 129 | 1938-1955 |
| BC-65 | Fixed wing single engine | 109 | 108 | 1938-1955 |
| BC12-65 | Fixed wing single engine | 104 | 102 | 1941-1955 |
| BC12-D1 | Fixed wing single engine | 76 | 74 | 1946-1954 |
| DC-65 | Fixed wing single engine | 49 | 42 | 1941-1953 |
| A | Fixed wing single engine | 28 | 28 | 1936-1937 |
| BC12D-85 | Fixed wing single engine | 28 | 27 | 1939-1949 |
| BC | Fixed wing single engine | 17 | 17 | 1938-1946 |
| BL12-65 | Fixed wing single engine | 16 | 16 | 1941-1941 |
| BF12-65 | Fixed wing single engine | 14 | 14 | 1941-1942 |
| BL | Fixed wing single engine | 13 | 13 | 1939-1940 |
| F21B | Fixed wing single engine | 13 | 12 | 1986-1990 |
| BCS12-D | Fixed wing single engine | 11 | 10 | 1946-1965 |
| BF | Fixed wing single engine | 9 | 7 | 1938-1946 |
| BF-65 | Fixed wing single engine | 9 | 9 | 1938-1941 |
| L-2M | Fixed wing single engine | 9 | 9 | 1943-1945 |
| 15A | Fixed wing single engine | 9 | 9 | 1952-1954 |
| DF-65 | Fixed wing single engine | 7 | 7 | 1941-1942 |
| BC12D-4-85 | Fixed wing single engine | 6 | 6 | 1939-1950 |
| 20 | Fixed wing single engine | 6 | 6 | 1954-1956 |
| BCS12D-4-85 | Fixed wing single engine | 5 | 5 | 1946-1956 |
| F22A | Fixed wing single engine | 4 | 4 | 1991-1992 |
| BCS-65 | Fixed wing single engine | 2 | 2 | 1940-1940 |
| L-2 | Fixed wing single engine | 2 | 2 | 1943-1943 |
| TG-6 | Fixed wing single engine | 1 | 1 | 1942-1942 |
| BCS12-65 | Fixed wing single engine | 1 | 1 | ?-? |
| BF-60 | Fixed wing single engine | 1 | 1 | ?-? |
| L-2A | Fixed wing single engine | 1 | 1 | ?-? |
| L-2B | Fixed wing single engine | 1 | 1 | 1943-1943 |
| DL-65 | Fixed wing single engine | 1 | 1 | 1941-1941 |
| DCO-75 | Fixed wing single engine | 1 | 1 | ?-? |
| G-100 | Glider | 1 | 1 | ?-? |
| H-2 | Fixed wing single engine | 1 | 1 | 1935-1935 |
| F22C | Fixed wing single engine | 1 | 1 | 1992-1992 |
| F22B | Fixed wing single engine | 1 | 1 | 1992-1992 |
| 500 | Fixed wing single engine | 1 | 1 | 1959-1959 |
Taylorcraft aircraft in the FAA registry
Taylorcraft Aviation is an American airplane manufacturer that has been producing aircraft for more than 90 years in several locations. The company builds small single-engined airplanes. The Taylorcraft design is a conventional layout: high-wing, fabric-covered, two-seat aircraft. The basic design has remained unchanged since 1936, and this design is sold as a personal sport aircraft today.
As of October 16, 2026, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) registry lists 1,898 aircraft under the manufacturer name "TAYLORCRAFT." These registrations represent 38 distinct models, with 1,856 valid registrations. The fleet consists of 1,897 fixed-wing, single-engine aircraft powered by reciprocating engines. The majority of these planes were built between 1937 and 1959, with half of them constructed in 1946 or earlier. In terms of airworthiness, 1,780 aircraft hold a standard class certificate, while 25 are registered as experimental.
Geographically, Texas leads with 154 registered aircraft, followed by Alaska with 136 and Ohio with 107. The most numerous model in the registry is the BC12-D, with 1,011 aircraft built between 1945 and 1948. Other significant models include the DCO-65 (195 aircraft, built 1942 to 1959), the BL-65 (134 aircraft, built 1938 to 1941), the BC-65 (109 aircraft, built 1938 to 1946), the BC12-65 (104 aircraft, built 1941 to 1946), and the BC12-D1 (76 aircraft, built 1946 to 1949). Each model has its own page with specifications and the type certificate data sheet (TCDS). The TCDS for the BC12-D, BC-65, and BC12-65 is held by Taylorcraft 2000 LLC under A-696. The DCO-65 is covered by TCDS A-746, held by Hangar D LLC, and the BL-65 is covered by TCDS A-700, held by Taylorcraft Inc.
The FAA registry also lists this company's aircraft under other manufacturer names, each with its own page. For example, "TAYLORCRAFT AVIATION CORP" accounts for 117 aircraft. Every aircraft has a registration record by N-number, allowing for precise identification within the registry.
The FAA registry also lists this company's aircraft as TAYLORCRAFT AVIATION CORP.
Figures from the FAA registry file as of Oct 16, 2026. Company background: Wikipedia, Taylorcraft Aircraft.