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1946 Taylorcraft BC-12DSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Beatrice, NE, USA

This 1946 Taylorcraft BC-12D, registered as N43743, is a classic two-seat VFR aircraft with a total airframe time of 2,700 hours. It is powered by a Continental A65 engine showing 678 hours since major overhaul, which features updated Bendix magnetos. The airframe has a useful load of 475 pounds and received a repaint in 2015.

The aircraft's 2024 annual inspection included the installation of new bungees, a Hamp safe start system, and sealed struts, with all airworthiness directives complied with as of that date. The interior shows wear but is described as good, and the aircraft is equipped with a handheld radio featuring a mounted antenna.

Year
1946
Make
Taylorcraft
Series
BC-12
Model
BC-12D
Tail #
43743
Serial #
7402

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Classic / Antique, Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR
Useful Load
475 lbs
Seats
2

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
2,700 hrs
Engine 1 Time
678 hrs
Inspection Status
All Ads As Of 2024 Annual

Avionics

Comms

Hand Held Radio With Mounted Antenna

Additional Equipment

Airframe

Has Sealed Struts And All Ads As Of 2024 Annual

Start System

Hamp Safe Start System As 2024

Landing Gear

New Bunges

Interior & Exterior

Paint Year
2015
Interior Notes
Interior Has Wear But Good Sling
Exterior Notes
Repainted 2015

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Continental
Engine Model
A65

Asking Price

$27,500

Aircraft Location

Beatrice, NE, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Mar 19, 2026: $27,500 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Mar 19, 2026

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Asking Price

$27,500