1946 Taylorcraft BC-12D for sale

1946 Taylorcraft BC-12D

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$27,500
Location Beatrice, NE
Engine SMOH 678 hrs
Seats 2
Serial # 7402
Reg # N43743
Cruise 83 kts (154 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

VFR
Hand held

Description

Repainted 2015 Has new bunges and hamp safe start system as 2024 Includes hand held radio with mounted antenna.

Engine

Continental a65 With updated bendix mags

Interior

Interior has wear but good sling .

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison

Source Price Action
Brian Bernadt
trade-a-plane.com
$27,500

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Taylorcraft BC-12D

This 1946 Taylorcraft BC-12D (N43743) is a 2-seat single engine piston . There are currently 5 BC-12D aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $20,000 to $38,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $27,500.

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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Budget $68 for pre-purchase inspection

Taylorcraft BC-12D — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
2
Cruise Speed
83 kts (154 km/h)
Range
326 nm (604 km)
Ceiling
12,000 ft (3,658 m)
Max Weight
1,200 lbs (544 kg)
Useful Load
500 lbs (227 kg)
Horsepower
65 HP
Fuel Burn
4.5 GPH (17 L/h)

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

TAYLORCRAFT BC-12

Fuel Burn
4.5 GPH
~$29/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the TAYLORCRAFT BC-12. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N43743.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Beatrice, NE

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Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

NTSB safety data coming soon.

We'll check N43743 against the NTSB accident database.

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