Model Questions

[Larry Lyons]

OK my bird was built on 01/22/41. Data plate says Model B-12. The Operation Limitations sheet dated the same day says, Model BC-12! What is the difference?
Larry
PS: The ribs are built up not stamped, Ser. # 2540. Is this what you call prewar? So many questions so little time

[3Dreaming]

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Yes you have a pre war TCraft. The "B" stands for B model, the 12 stands for 1200lb gross weight. The pre war T's could have had Cont., Lyc., or Franklin engines. The "C" in the BC-12 tells it has the Continental engine. Tom

[Larry Lyons]

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Thanks, yes it has the Cont. 65, with a metal prop.
Larry

[Tom Baker]

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Thanks, yes it has the Cont. 65, with a metal prop.
Larry

you bc12 must have been built 2 units befor my bc1265 nc 29654 ser. no 2542 tom baker

[Larry Lyons]

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Interesting, how original is yours Tom? I will have a lot of questions as I go though this rebuild. This bird had an electric system and lights originally but now has none of that on it. I really want to put lights on her during this rebuild, no electric system though! I am a firm believer in new type batteries, LEDs, Etc. I rebuilt a houseboat years ago an opted to go with batteries and 12V lights only, no generator. Loved it, so simple and economical too. I will need new wing tips and vertical stab rework though.
Larry

[DanBrown]

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Yes you have a pre war TCraft. The "B" stands for B model, the 12 stands for 1200lb gross weight. The pre war T's could have had Cont., Lyc., or Franklin engines. The "C" in the BC-12 tells it has the Continental engine. Tom

If that naming were consistant, my T-Craft would be a BC-11.5-65, originally a BF-11.5-50? The earlier serial nos would be BF-11, and later BC-12's would be BC-15. Then the final number would be the hp like BC-15-90?

[3Dreaming]

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If that naming were consistant, my T-Craft would be a BC-11.5-65, originally a BF-11.5-50? The earlier serial nos would be BF-11, and later BC-12's would be BC-15. Then the final number would be the hp like BC-15-90?

By now you should realize that there is nothing consistent about a T-Craft except that they are a great flying airplane. Tom

[Ragwing nut]

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Bx-12 or BC-12 prewar would be a Deluxe model. Standard prewars would be Bx-65. x for "F" or "L" or "C".

Mike

[VictorBravo]

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Don't forget the very common Taylorcraft BS series... those are the ones with a data plate that differs from the actual parts on the airplane, which differ from what the logs say... which differs from what the guy told you when you bought it

THOSE seem to fly just fine too!

[Ragwing nut]

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Don't forget the very common Taylorcraft BS series... those are the ones with a data plate that differs from the actual parts on the airplane, which differ from what the logs say... which differs from what the guy told you when you bought it

THOSE seem to fly just fine too!

"S" is for factory seaplane

Mike

[DanBrown]

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Are special floats needed to land in BS?