Taylorcraft
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| Used |
| “Very good condition, well above average.” |
| Model Year: | 1946 | Make: | Taylorcraft |
West Liberty, Kentucky, United States
Vehicle description
I"m selling my beautiful 1946 Taylorcraft BC12D. I"ve owned it going on 2 years now and she"s never let me down, always starts easy and flies perfectly. I have complete logs since day one in 1946. Times are as follows give or take and hour or so because I don"t have exact tach time in front of me. . also times are subject to rise because we are still flying the airplane.
Fresh annual being completed now Total time on the airframe is 4265.5 Engine is a Continental A65-8. Total time is 1191.0 Time since major overhaul is 580.0(done in 1997). Time since top overhaul is close to 14 hours (done in Janruary 2017, have to get exact tach time time know exact times for sure but all times are within a couple hours give or take).
The reason for the top overhaul was due to oil leaks around the push rod tubes, lifter covers, and cylinder base Orings. Compressions were all good but since I had it apart I replaced all 4 pistons, piston pins, rocker shafts, die checked all rocker shaft bosses, ground valve seats, replaced all 8 lifters, new piston rings, cleaned, inspected, and honed all 4 cylinders that checked within standard limits. All new seals and gaskets, and no oil leaks now after about 10 hours. The little engine runs perfectly with no oil leaks or oil burn after 10 hours. Compressions are all high 70"s, oil pressure is around 40psi. It was last completely restored to show quality standards around 1990 and has been hangared and pampered ever since. The inside structure such as all the wood, ribs, steel tubing, etc look absolutely brand new as if they were completed yesterday. Everything was epoxy primed and painted, all wood has urethane varnish, fabric ceconite 102 in perfect condition. The paint has a very very small and very minor rash blemishes as any fabric airplane would have after a year or so but this one has less then most(see pics for details). It is wired for lights but no battery is currently installed. All AD"s are complied and up to date. Lifetime sealed struts, wheel pants, good brakes, recent new tires & bungees, all instruments including the parking brake work perfectly. 24 gallons fuel with 100mph cruise @ 3.5-4gph gives ya a pretty good range. Engine baffles, exhaust, heat muffs, and all of that stuff is in excellent condition. Has newer slick mags with dual impulse and shielded ignition makes for easier starting. This is a really nice taylorcraft at any price. I"ve seen a few taylorcraft sell for more money recently that we"re not this nice. Please feel free to call, text, or message me with any questions or concerns at (606) 359-2557. Tire kickers and serious buyer alike are welcome, it"s always nice talking with folks about airplanes. I really don"t want to sell her but sometimes life happens and ya have to make some difficult choices. I simply have too many toys, projects, and bills so something"s gotta go. Thanks for looking and feel free to ask me anything. Thanks.
P.S. I can deliver anywhere in the lower 48 states for $250 a day plus expenses. Or free deliver within 100nm if you buy the gas for the chase plane.
Fresh annual being completed now Total time on the airframe is 4265.5 Engine is a Continental A65-8. Total time is 1191.0 Time since major overhaul is 580.0(done in 1997). Time since top overhaul is close to 14 hours (done in Janruary 2017, have to get exact tach time time know exact times for sure but all times are within a couple hours give or take).
The reason for the top overhaul was due to oil leaks around the push rod tubes, lifter covers, and cylinder base Orings. Compressions were all good but since I had it apart I replaced all 4 pistons, piston pins, rocker shafts, die checked all rocker shaft bosses, ground valve seats, replaced all 8 lifters, new piston rings, cleaned, inspected, and honed all 4 cylinders that checked within standard limits. All new seals and gaskets, and no oil leaks now after about 10 hours. The little engine runs perfectly with no oil leaks or oil burn after 10 hours. Compressions are all high 70"s, oil pressure is around 40psi. It was last completely restored to show quality standards around 1990 and has been hangared and pampered ever since. The inside structure such as all the wood, ribs, steel tubing, etc look absolutely brand new as if they were completed yesterday. Everything was epoxy primed and painted, all wood has urethane varnish, fabric ceconite 102 in perfect condition. The paint has a very very small and very minor rash blemishes as any fabric airplane would have after a year or so but this one has less then most(see pics for details). It is wired for lights but no battery is currently installed. All AD"s are complied and up to date. Lifetime sealed struts, wheel pants, good brakes, recent new tires & bungees, all instruments including the parking brake work perfectly. 24 gallons fuel with 100mph cruise @ 3.5-4gph gives ya a pretty good range. Engine baffles, exhaust, heat muffs, and all of that stuff is in excellent condition. Has newer slick mags with dual impulse and shielded ignition makes for easier starting. This is a really nice taylorcraft at any price. I"ve seen a few taylorcraft sell for more money recently that we"re not this nice. Please feel free to call, text, or message me with any questions or concerns at (606) 359-2557. Tire kickers and serious buyer alike are welcome, it"s always nice talking with folks about airplanes. I really don"t want to sell her but sometimes life happens and ya have to make some difficult choices. I simply have too many toys, projects, and bills so something"s gotta go. Thanks for looking and feel free to ask me anything. Thanks.
P.S. I can deliver anywhere in the lower 48 states for $250 a day plus expenses. Or free deliver within 100nm if you buy the gas for the chase plane.