1946 Taylorcraft BC12DSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Westbrook, ME, USA

This 1946 Taylorcraft BC12D, offered for sale at $19,500 by B N D Aviation in Westbrook, Maine, is a classic example of the taildragger, presented as ready for a good home. The airframe has logged 1607 total hours, with the Continental A65-8 engine having 448 hours since major overhaul. The propeller, a 7445, shows 87 hours since overhaul. The aircraft utilizes a 24-gallon fuel system and features sealed struts. With a useful load of 397 pounds, it cruises at 90 MPH while burning 4.3 GPH, benefiting from a non-ethanol auto fuel STC.

Notably, this BC12D operates without an electrical system, requiring a hand-prop start. The annual condition...