right|thumb|Taylorcraft BC-12-D
thumb|Taylorcraft BC-12-D 1946 Model with custom painted fabric
The Taylorcraft B is an American light, single-engine, high-wing general aviation monoplane, with two seats in side-by-side configuration, that was built by the Taylorcraft Aviation Corporation of Alliance, Ohio.
Production and construction
The Model B was constructed in large numbers during the late 1930s and early 1940s and was available for delivery from the factory as a land plane and a floatplane. Like many light aircraft of its day, the fuselage is constructed of welded steel tubing and covered with doped aircraft fabric. The wings are braced using steel-tube struts.
Operational history
The Model B was mainly bought by private pilot owners. Large numbers were flown in the United States, and many were sold to owners in Canada and several overseas countries, including those in Europe. Many are still active in 2022.
Variants
;BC
:1938 - Based on the Model A with a 50 hp Continental A-50-1 engine and modified wing construction, also known as the BC-50
;BCS
:1939 - Seaplane variant of the BC
;BC-65
:1939 - Model BC with a 65 hp Continental A-65-1 engine.
;BCS-65
:1939 - Seaplane variant of the BC-65.
;BC-12-65 (L-2H)
:1941 - As BC-65 except for minor structural changes and added elevator trim tab and a Continental A-65-7 engine.
;BCS-12-65
:1941 - Seaplane variant of the BC-12-65
;BC-12D Twosome
:1945 - also marketed as the Traveller; postwar production version of the BC-12-65 with a Continental A-65-8 engine with alternate tail surface, alternate one piece window and other minor changes. In 1950, a Special Deluxe version was introduced alongside the Standard model. The Special Deluxe featured better visibility and brakes, redesigned doors, and extra luggage room.
;BCS-12D1
:1946 - Seaplane variant of the BC-12D1
right|thumb|1946 Taylorcraft BC-12-85
;BC-12D-85
:1948 - A BC-12D fitted with an 85 hp Continental C85-8F engine and increased power and gross weight. From 1950, Taylorcraft offered a Custom Deluxe version,