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N12438 V

Waco QDC · 1932

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 9600504

Waco QDC
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 4
Cruise: 130 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 17018

Manufacturer: Cont Motor
Model: W670 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 250 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N12438
Serial Number: 3579
Year Manufactured: 1932
ACFTREF Code: 9600504
Engine Code: 17018
Status: V (V)
Certification: 1
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50062560
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A06570
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Registrant

Buchner Alan L
20885 Hemlock St
Groveland, CA, 953219383
FAA Region: 4

Key Dates

Certificate Issued May 19, 1982
Airworthiness Oct 15, 1954
Expiration May 31, 2027
Last Activity Jan 22, 2023
Data as of Jun 15, 2026

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