1945 Taylorcraft BC-12D
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
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Excellent Condition, Meticulously kept and stored. Please Send Text Msg before calling seller.
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Michele Adair
aircraftforsale.com
|
$38,000
|
Hagerstown, MD | May 02, 2026 | 76 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Taylorcraft BC-12D
This 1945 Taylorcraft BC-12D (N39917) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 47 hours on the airframe. There are currently 5 BC-12D aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $20,000 to $38,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $38,000.
The BC-12D cruises at 83 kts (154 km/h) with a range of 326 nm (604 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 12,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 4.5 GPH (17 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $28/hr in fuel alone.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Taylorcraft BC-12D — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N39917.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
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Safety Record
NTSB safety data coming soon.
We'll check N39917 against the NTSB accident database.